Preparation of chitosan nanoparticles and its utilization as novel powerful enhancer for both dyeing properties and antimicrobial activity of cotton fabrics

Abstract

Replacement of conventional chemicals with modern fewer hazards one has great attention via green chemistry. Chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) were prepared from the reaction of chitosan (0.2 g/100 ml) with tripolyphosphate (o.1 g/100 ml) through the ionotropic gelation method. CSNPs with different concentrations were used for cotton fabrics to impart antimicrobial activity and enhance their dyeing affinity towards acid dyes. FT-IR spectroscopy and TEM imaging were used to characterized CSNPs. SEM and TGA. Effect of CSNPs concentrations on cotton fabric dyeing affinity was recorded from colorimetric data. The antimicrobial activity of treated dyed fabrics was evaluated via disk diffusion method against S. aureus, E. coli, Candida, and Aspergillus Niger. Results have shown that cotton fabrics treated with 0.3 g/100 ml record the highest K/S values, Corresponding to the highest dyeing affinity towards acid dyes. In addition, treated dyed cotton fabrics were showed higher antimicrobial activity towards tested microorganisms because of the presence of CSNPs. Morphological studies on the untreated, treated, and treated dyed cotton fabrics via SEM imaging confirmed that CSNPs coated cotton fabrics. In addition, the light and washing fastness properties of these fabrics confirmed their durability. Therefore, CSNPs were used to impart cotton fabrics' antibacterial activity and improve their dyeability with acid dye.