Abstract
ZnO nanostructures were synthesized by sol-gel reaction between zinc oxide and (Octyl gallate), Octyl gallate
Evolution was characterized by UV-VIS spectroscopy,), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy
technique, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Atomic Force Microscope
(AFM). A well crystalline fiber-like structure was formed. Controlled release was fitted with different modules.
Antimicrobial activity tests were done against eight bacterial and three fungal isolates, results showed that nano
hybrid composite was efficient in inhibiting both gram positive and gram negative bacteria as well as the fungal
isolates used in this study.
Keywords: ZnO; nano materials; antimicrobial activity; intercalations.
