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- Antibacterial viscose cellulose sponges (VCSs) were made by heating cellulose xanthogenate with HAuCl·nHO, using viscose to synthesize gold nanoparticles (AuNPs).
- The study found that these Au nanoparticles were evenly distributed in the sponges, leading to improved thermal and mechanical properties.
- The new sponges showed significant antibacterial effectiveness, with a zone of inhibition measuring 35.7 mm and 37.1 mm, indicating potential uses in cleaning and sanitation industries.
Article Abstract
Antibacterial viscose cellulose sponges (VCSs) were fabricated by heating cellulose xanthogenate (viscose) containing HAuCl·nHO. Viscose was used as the reducing agent and stabilizer for the in situ synthesis of Au nanoparticles (AuNPs) onto the VCSs. The morphology, structures, thermal properties, mechanical performance, and antibacterial activities of the sponges were investigated. Results indicate that AuNPs were uniformly immobilized in the VCSs, and the resulting complexes (AuNPs@VCSs) showed enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties. Additionally, the AuNPs@VCSs exhibited remarkable antibacterial activities, with zone of inhibition diameter of 35.7 and 37.1 mm for and , respectively. The process is simple and applicable at the industrial level and can be applied to the fields of cleaning and sanitation.
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