Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ageratum conyzoides for activated carbon compositing to prepare antimicrobial cotton fabric
Wearing socks or shoes for an extended time can result in the growth of microorganisms and associated foot odor, which affects foot hygiene. Therefore, the development of an antimicrobial cloth layer is needed to prevent these odors. In this work, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are prepared using Ager...
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| description | Wearing socks or shoes for an extended time can result in the growth of microorganisms and associated foot odor, which affects foot hygiene. Therefore, the development of an antimicrobial cloth layer is needed to prevent these odors. In this work, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are prepared using Ageratum conyzoides leaf extract mixed with hemp-activated carbon (HAC) (AgNPs-HAC) coated on cotton fabric (CF) surfaces. CFs were modified using a plasma technique to improve AgNP adherence (PCFs) (PCFs@HAC-AgNPs). The prepared AgNPs and sheets of PCFs@HAC-AgNPs were evaluated for the formation of AgNPs by ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy, surface morphology and particle size by transmission electron microscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy, and crystallinity by X-ray diffraction. The result showed that AgNPs had a crystalline structure and uniform distribution on PCFs@HAC-AgNP sheets. The antimicrobial activity of PCFs@HAC-AgNP sheets was tested against Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis bacteria that cause foot odor. All sheets showed strong antibacterial activity against both bacteria. Additionally, the sheets were evaluated for antimicrobial durability after washing. Although the sheets underwent numerous washing cycles, their antibacterial performance was retained with low environmental impact. These results indicate that PCFs@HAC-AgNP sheets can be used in the development of odor-reducing materials for shoes that can be laundered and reused. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-aeab810cea644b75ac4aa272e2041e812025-08-20T03:20:13ZengDe GruyterNanotechnology Reviews2191-90972025-06-01141519510.1515/ntrev-2025-0181Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ageratum conyzoides for activated carbon compositing to prepare antimicrobial cotton fabricThepsiri Jaruwan0Audtarat Sasiporn1Dasri Thananchai2Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, Nong Khai, 43000, ThailandFaculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, Nong Khai, 43000, ThailandFaculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, Nong Khai, 43000, ThailandWearing socks or shoes for an extended time can result in the growth of microorganisms and associated foot odor, which affects foot hygiene. Therefore, the development of an antimicrobial cloth layer is needed to prevent these odors. In this work, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are prepared using Ageratum conyzoides leaf extract mixed with hemp-activated carbon (HAC) (AgNPs-HAC) coated on cotton fabric (CF) surfaces. CFs were modified using a plasma technique to improve AgNP adherence (PCFs) (PCFs@HAC-AgNPs). The prepared AgNPs and sheets of PCFs@HAC-AgNPs were evaluated for the formation of AgNPs by ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy, surface morphology and particle size by transmission electron microscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy, and crystallinity by X-ray diffraction. The result showed that AgNPs had a crystalline structure and uniform distribution on PCFs@HAC-AgNP sheets. The antimicrobial activity of PCFs@HAC-AgNP sheets was tested against Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis bacteria that cause foot odor. All sheets showed strong antibacterial activity against both bacteria. Additionally, the sheets were evaluated for antimicrobial durability after washing. Although the sheets underwent numerous washing cycles, their antibacterial performance was retained with low environmental impact. These results indicate that PCFs@HAC-AgNP sheets can be used in the development of odor-reducing materials for shoes that can be laundered and reused.https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2025-0181silver nanoparticlescotton fabricsactivated carbonplasma treatmentantimicrobial activity |
| spellingShingle | Thepsiri Jaruwan Audtarat Sasiporn Dasri Thananchai Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ageratum conyzoides for activated carbon compositing to prepare antimicrobial cotton fabric Nanotechnology Reviews silver nanoparticles cotton fabrics activated carbon plasma treatment antimicrobial activity |
| title | Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ageratum conyzoides for activated carbon compositing to prepare antimicrobial cotton fabric |
| title_full | Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ageratum conyzoides for activated carbon compositing to prepare antimicrobial cotton fabric |
| title_fullStr | Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ageratum conyzoides for activated carbon compositing to prepare antimicrobial cotton fabric |
| title_full_unstemmed | Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ageratum conyzoides for activated carbon compositing to prepare antimicrobial cotton fabric |
| title_short | Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ageratum conyzoides for activated carbon compositing to prepare antimicrobial cotton fabric |
| title_sort | green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using ageratum conyzoides for activated carbon compositing to prepare antimicrobial cotton fabric |
| topic | silver nanoparticles cotton fabrics activated carbon plasma treatment antimicrobial activity |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2025-0181 |
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