Assessing the Carboxymethylcellulose Copper-Montmorillonite Nanocomposite for Controlling the Infection of in Potato ( L.).

A novel antimicrobial formulation based on carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) spray-coated Cu intercalated montmorillonite (MMT) nanocomposite material was prepared and its morphology, internal structure, and bonding interactions were studied. Meanwhile, the antibacterial efficacy and release behavior of Cu was also determined. PXRD patterns indicated the intercalation of Cu, while FTIR spectra and TGA traces confirmed the association of Cu-MMT with CMC.