Issue 27, 2013

Investigation of cotton functionalized with ZnO nanorods and its interaction with E. coli

Abstract

Cotton fabric was functionalized with zinc oxide nanorods using an optimized hydrothermal growth strategy that provides uniform coverage of the cotton surface. The cotton bearing ZnO nanorods exhibits a lower propensity for contact transfer of E. coli than unmodified cotton fabric. The ZnO nanorods also impart modest antibacterial activity. Prospects in sterile packaging, wound dressing, and non-fouling textiles are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Investigation of cotton functionalized with ZnO nanorods and its interaction with E. coli

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
13 Mar 2013
Accepted
14 May 2013
First published
05 Jun 2013

RSC Adv., 2013,3, 10662-10665

Investigation of cotton functionalized with ZnO nanorods and its interaction with E. coli

T. J. Athauda, R. R. Ozer and J. M. Chalker, RSC Adv., 2013, 3, 10662 DOI: 10.1039/C3RA41231H

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