Biosurfactant-capped CuO nanoparticles coated cotton/polypropylene fabrics toward antimicrobial textile applications.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the importance of implementing effective measures to prevent the spread of microorganisms. Consequently, there is a growing demand for antimicrobial materials, specifically antimicrobial textiles and face masks, because of the surge in diseases caused by bacteria and viruses like SARS-CoV-2. Face masks that possess built-in antibacterial properties can rapidly deactivate microorganisms, enabling reuse and reducing the incidence of illnesses.

Room Temperature Curable Copper Nanowire-Based Transparent Heater.

Copper nanowires (Cu NWs) are a promising alternative to silver NWs to develop transparent conducting films (TCFs) due to their comparable electrical conductivity and relative abundance. Postsynthetic modifications of the ink and high-temperature postannealing processes for obtaining conducting films are significant challenges that need to be addressed before commercial deployment of these materials. In this work, we have developed an annealing-free (room temperature curable) TCF with Cu NW ink that requires minimal postsynthetic modifications.