Antibiotic resistance has prompted the search for new agents that can inhibit bacterial
growth. Moreover, colonization of abiotic surfaces by microorganisms and the formation of
biofilms is a major cause of infections associated with medical implants, resulting in
prolonged hospitalization periods and patient mortality. In this study we describe a water-
based synthesis of yttrium fluoride (YF3) nanoparticles (NPs) using sonochemistry. The
sonochemical irradiation of an aqueous solution of yttrium (III) acetate tetrahydrate [Y (Ac) …