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Photocatalytic activity and antimicrobial properties of paper sheets modified with TiO2/Sodium alginate nanocomposites.
Carbohydr Polym
September 2016
Department of Microbial Chemistry, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Division National Research Centre, 33 El Behooth St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
Article Synopsis
- Photocatalytic paper sheets were created by mixing different amounts of a TiO2/Sodium alginate (TSA) nanocomposite, which enhanced their ability to treat waste-water by improving the removal of chemical oxygen demand (COD).
- Characterization techniques like XRD, TGA, SEM, and EDX were used to analyze the structure and composition of the modified paper, confirming that sodium alginate improved the adhesion of nanoparticles while minimizing any negative effects on the paper fibers.
- The paper with 7% and 15% TSA exhibited strong photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties against bacteria like Salmonella typhimurium and fungi like Candia albicans, with the highest effectiveness observed at 15% TSA, while excessive TSA (