Antibacterial finishing of tencel/cotton nonwoven fabric using ag nanoparticles-chitosan composite

Abstract

A silver nanoparticles-chitosan composite was prepared using a microcrystalline chitosan gelatinous water dispersion at ambient temperature and its aqueous solution was applied to the antibacterial finishing of Tencel/cotton nonwoven fabric. The size distribution of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was between 4 to 20 nm showed good stability in aqueous solution. The finished nonwoven fabric showed excellent water absorption ability, air permeability and antibacterial activity against E.coli.