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A fast green synthesis of Ag nanoparticles in carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) through UV irradiation technique for antibacterial applications

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Silver nanoparticles embedded in a carboxymethyl cellulose matrix (AgNPs/CMC) were synthesized by a UV irradiation technique. The successful formation of AgNPs/CMC was examined using UV–Vis spectroscopy, XPS, XRD, TEM, and FTIR. The factors in the preparation process that affected the final products were extensively studied. Thus, 5.0 mM AgNO3, 0.5 g l−1 CMC, and exposure to UV light for 2.5 min provide excellent combinations to accomplish the AgNPs/CMC formation. Measurements of optical spectra showed that the surface plasmon resonance was localized around 426 nm when the reaction mixture exposed to UV light for 0.5 min; that is monotonically blue shifted to 403 nm up to 2.5 min exposure time. This is manifested in a quick reduction of Ag+ into smaller Ag nanoparticles. The IR analysis indicated that hydroxyl and carboxylate groups in CMC were included in coordination with the Ag+ ions through displacement of one proton. Upon absorbing UV light, the cellulose hydroxyl and carboxymethylic groups get excited, which reduce Ag+ ions to Ag nanoparticles. The TEM image for the optimal designed AgNPs/CMC sample confirmed that AgNPs are formed with many individual spherical shapes and an average diameter of 15.5 nm. This AgNPs/CMC sample showed promising antibacterial properties toward E. coli.

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    Mohamed Basuny, Ibraheem O. Ali, Mostafa F. Bakr & Tarek M. Salama

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Basuny, M., Ali, I.O., El-Gawad, A.A. et al. A fast green synthesis of Ag nanoparticles in carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) through UV irradiation technique for antibacterial applications. J Sol-Gel Sci Technol 75, 530–540 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10971-015-3723-3

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