Environmentally friendly Finishing of Cotton Fabric via Star-like Silver micro/nano Particles Synthesized with Neem/Salep. Issue 10 (3rd October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rohani Shirvan, Anahita; Kordjazi, Sheyda; Bashari, Azadeh
• Is Part Of: Journal of natural fibers. Volume 18:Issue 10(2021)
• Page Start: 1472
• Page End: 1480
• Publication Date: 2021-10-03
• Subjects: Green synthesis -- salep -- neem -- star-like silver -- cotton fabric -- antibacterial properties; 绿色合成 -- 星星般的银色 -- 棉布 -- 抗菌性能; Textile research -- Periodicals; Textile research; Periodicals; 677.005
• DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2019.1691122
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1544-0478

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In this study, a novel silver solution was prepared by a simple green synthesis method using AgNO3, neem and salep extracts at room temperature. The results of UV-Visible spectrophotometer and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) showed the formation of silver particles with a star-like morphology and sharp edges in the solution. In order to achieve an antibacterial cotton fabric, it was treated with the solution containing star-shaped silver particles by an impregnation method. Also, in order to change the surface charge of cotton fabric and more silver adsorption, a cationic surface modification was performed. Surface morphology and antibacterial properties of treated cotton fabric were characterized by SEM, inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES), and antibacterial test based on the AATCC100 method, respectively. SEM images showed the presence of silver particles on the surface of treated fabric samples and ICP-OES determined the amount of silver content on the fabrics. In addition, the bacterial inhibition experiments demonstrated that the treated cotton fabrics with the star-like Ag particles synthesized by neem and salep have significant antibacterial properties against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The utilized method was an easy, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly procedure for the preparation of antibacterial textiles with attractive feature in the medical and hygienic products.