Antimicrobial and antihemolytic properties of a CNF/AgNP-chitosan film: A potential wound dressing material.

Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs), chitosan, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used to enhance the active functions and antibacterial properties of wound dressings. This study was conducted to prepare CNF/AgNP-chitosan using a straight incorporation method and to assess its antimicrobial activity. CNFs were isolated from oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFBs) using the pulping method and acid hydrolysis.