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Cellulose nanofibrils and silver nanoparticles enhances the mechanical and antimicrobial properties of polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite film

by Kareru, Patrick Gachoki , Gichuki, Joyline , Elbagoury, Mostafa M. , Madivoli, Edwin Shigwenya

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2022

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by Kareru, Patrick Gachoki , Gichuki, Joyline , Elbagoury, Mostafa M. , Madivoli, Edwin Shigwenya

2022

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2022

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Cellulose nanofibrils and silver nanoparticles enhances the mechanical and antimicrobial properties of polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite film

Kareru, Patrick Gachoki,

Gichuki, Joyline,

Elbagoury, Mostafa M.,

Madivoli, Edwin Shigwenya

2022

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Recent findings of microplastics in marine food such as fish, crabs and shrimps necessitate the need to develop biodegradable packaging materials. This study reports on the development of a biodegradable packing material from cellulose nanofibril-polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite embedded with silver nanoparticles. Microcrystalline cellulose was isolated from sugarcane bagasse via the kraft process followed by conversion of cellulose I to cellulose II using NaOH/urea/water solution. The nanofibrils were then isolated using (2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidin-1-yl) oxyl (TEMPO) and used as a reinforcing element in polyvinyl alcohol composite prepared through solvent casting. The tensile strength, water solubility, optical properties, water vapor permeability and wettability of the prepared films were then evaluated. The antimicrobial potency of the films was evaluated using the disc diffusion antimicrobial assay against selected microorganisms.

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