In situ synthesis of silver or selenium nanoparticles on cationized cellulose fabrics for antimicrobial application

In this study, we developed a method to prepare inorganic nanoparticles in situ on the surface of cationized cellulose using rapid microwave-assisted synthesis. Selenium (SeNPs) were employed as novel type antimicrobial agent and, same method, silver (AgNPs) also prepared. The results demonstrated that both SeNPs and AgNPs about 100 nm size generated fabrics. antibacterial tests revealed presence clearly improved performance similar way AgNPs. functionalised fabrics strong activity when assessed challenge test even after repeated washing. Microscopic investigations bacterial cells visually damaged through contact with Furthermore, showed low cytotoxicity towards human tested vitro an indirect method. conclusion, study provides new approach cationic Se or Ag nanoparticles, which exhibit excellent performance, good laundry durability. We have can be alternative great potential serve anti-infective material.