Functionalization of silver nanoparticles coating cotton fabrics through hydrothermal synthesis for improved antimicrobial properties

Autor: Pises Tooklang, Sasiporn Audtarat, Konkanok Chaisen, Jaruwan Thepsiri, Artit Chingsungnoen, Pongsak Jittabut, Thananchai Dasri
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Nano Express, Vol 5, Iss 2, p 025009 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2632-959X
DOI: 10.1088/2632-959X/ad437b
Popis: Deposition of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on the surfaces of cotton fabric (CF) is an approach for producing antimicrobial textile products. CF-AgNPs composites were fabricated ex situ using a simple hydrothermal synthesis of AgNPs, while the fabric was surface modified using a plasma to improve adhesion prior to coating. The morphology and chemical composition of CF-AgNPs nanocomposites were examined using UV–vis spectrophotometry (UV–vis), x-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). Study results show uniform deposition of AgNPs on cotton fabrics. The CF-AgNPs composite material exhibits excellent laundering durability and antimicrobial performance against Gram-positive, Staphylococcus aureus and Gram-negative, Escherichia coli pathogens. These findings indicate that the developed fabric can be used in a wide range of biomedical applications, health care and various packaging systems.
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