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The Development of ZnO Nanoparticle Coated Cotton Fabrics for Antifungal and Antibacterial Applications
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Author Affiliations
Bangladesh University of Textiles, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Published InMaterials Sciences and Applications
Year2020
Citations21
Abstract
In the textile industry, cotton is the most popular choice among all the natural fibers due to its unique properties such as softness, affinity to skin, biodegradability, absorbency, and moisture being comfortable to wear. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were produced and coated on cotton fabrics. The concentration of Zinc acetate was varied. 2-methoxy-ethanol has been used as a solvent. Using the dip coating technique, ZnO NPs have been coated on the cotton fabric in different mole concentrations. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Ultraviolet Visible (UV-VIS) spectroscopy, the antifungal and antibacterial activity of the ZnO NPs was performed on the coated fabrics. The SEM images depicted that the nanoparticles are well dispersed on the fabric at 3M concentration of ZnO solution.…
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