Ecofriendly surface improvement of cotton fabric by a plasma-assisted method to enhance silver nanoparticle adhesion for antimicrobial properties

In this work, we report a novel, facile, and eco-friendly method to fabricate antibacterial cotton surfaces. This involved pre-modification of cotton fibers (CFs) with plasma treatment, followed by composting with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Composite sheets of CFs loaded with AgNPs (CFs@AgNPs) we...

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Main Authors: Sasiporn Audtarat, Jaruwan Thepsiri, Artit Chingsungnoen, Thananchai Dasri
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20550324.2025.2497210
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Jaruwan Thepsiri
Artit Chingsungnoen
Thananchai Dasri
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description In this work, we report a novel, facile, and eco-friendly method to fabricate antibacterial cotton surfaces. This involved pre-modification of cotton fibers (CFs) with plasma treatment, followed by composting with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Composite sheets of CFs loaded with AgNPs (CFs@AgNPs) were morphologically and structurally characterized using Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Atomic force microscope (AFM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD). The optical features of the AgNPs were confirmed with UV-Vis spectroscopy (UV-Vis). Maximal absorbance of the functionalized AgNPs was at 426 nm with an average size of 41 nm. These small spherically shaped particles are suitable for antibacterial applications. All CFs@AgNPs composite sheets had highly effective antibacterial properties against both Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus. The antimicrobial durability of the composite sheets was also tested under 10, 20, and 30 repeated washings. After 30 washings, the antimicrobial performance was only slightly changed.
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spelling doaj-art-f1e04bac65204cbda680d1925bbde8262025-08-20T03:53:42ZengTaylor & Francis GroupNanocomposites2055-03242055-03322025-12-0111111212210.1080/20550324.2025.2497210Ecofriendly surface improvement of cotton fabric by a plasma-assisted method to enhance silver nanoparticle adhesion for antimicrobial propertiesSasiporn Audtarat0Jaruwan Thepsiri1Artit Chingsungnoen2Thananchai Dasri3Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai, ThailandFaculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai, ThailandTechnological Plasma Research Unit, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, ThailandFaculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai, ThailandIn this work, we report a novel, facile, and eco-friendly method to fabricate antibacterial cotton surfaces. This involved pre-modification of cotton fibers (CFs) with plasma treatment, followed by composting with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Composite sheets of CFs loaded with AgNPs (CFs@AgNPs) were morphologically and structurally characterized using Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Atomic force microscope (AFM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD). The optical features of the AgNPs were confirmed with UV-Vis spectroscopy (UV-Vis). Maximal absorbance of the functionalized AgNPs was at 426 nm with an average size of 41 nm. These small spherically shaped particles are suitable for antibacterial applications. All CFs@AgNPs composite sheets had highly effective antibacterial properties against both Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus. The antimicrobial durability of the composite sheets was also tested under 10, 20, and 30 repeated washings. After 30 washings, the antimicrobial performance was only slightly changed.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20550324.2025.2497210Plasma treatmentcotton fabricsilver nanoparticlesantimicrobial propertysurface improvementhydrothermal method
spellingShingle Sasiporn Audtarat
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Thananchai Dasri
Ecofriendly surface improvement of cotton fabric by a plasma-assisted method to enhance silver nanoparticle adhesion for antimicrobial properties
Nanocomposites
Plasma treatment
cotton fabric
silver nanoparticles
antimicrobial property
surface improvement
hydrothermal method
title Ecofriendly surface improvement of cotton fabric by a plasma-assisted method to enhance silver nanoparticle adhesion for antimicrobial properties
title_full Ecofriendly surface improvement of cotton fabric by a plasma-assisted method to enhance silver nanoparticle adhesion for antimicrobial properties
title_fullStr Ecofriendly surface improvement of cotton fabric by a plasma-assisted method to enhance silver nanoparticle adhesion for antimicrobial properties
title_full_unstemmed Ecofriendly surface improvement of cotton fabric by a plasma-assisted method to enhance silver nanoparticle adhesion for antimicrobial properties
title_short Ecofriendly surface improvement of cotton fabric by a plasma-assisted method to enhance silver nanoparticle adhesion for antimicrobial properties
title_sort ecofriendly surface improvement of cotton fabric by a plasma assisted method to enhance silver nanoparticle adhesion for antimicrobial properties
topic Plasma treatment
cotton fabric
silver nanoparticles
antimicrobial property
surface improvement
hydrothermal method
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20550324.2025.2497210
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