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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticle-embedded poly(methyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) copolymer for fungal-free leathers

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In this present work, we focus on the synthesis of stable silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) by bio-reduction of Ag+ to Ag0 using the aqueous extracts of the Nardostachys jatamansi (NJ) root. These synthesized green Ag NPs were further embedded in the copolymer poly(methyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) via the emulsion copolymerization technique. The structural and optical properties of the synthesized Ag-copolymer nanocomposite have been investigated using ATR-IR, DLS and UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy techniques. In FT-IR, clearly observed axial stretching frequencies at 3449 (–N–H stretching amines), 1626 (–C=O, polyphenols), 1382 (–C–N), 1035 (–C–O) and 815 cm−1 (aromatic) indicated the presence of functional groups (alkaloids, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds) on silver nanoparticles, which could possibly act as reducing and stabilizing agents. The SEM images of the sample showed the spherical morphology of the synthesized green Ag NPs (~ 20–30 nm), which remained intact even after their immobilization on the copolymer matrix. Further, the wettability test using contact angle measurements revealed the hydrophobic properties of the samples, which is found to be slightly improved for Ag–copolymer nanocomposites (117.93°) as compared to the bare copolymer (110.37°). The antifungal activities of Ag NPs–copolymer nanocomposites were evaluated against several fungal species using the serial dilution method in different concentrations. The obtained results demonstrated that the developed Ag NPs–copolymer nanocomposite could be promising in developing the fungal-free leather materials and products. The aim of this work is to develop an antifungal-based nanocomposite for leather industries in order to get fungal-free leathers.

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Acknowledgements

The author (SP) acknowledges the University Grants Commission (UGC), India, Grant No.: RGNF-2015-17-SC-TAM-14030 for the funding support through the National Fellowship. The author (AM) acknowledges the Department of Science and Technology [DST/INSPIRE/04/2018/001762] for the Inspire Faculty program. We also thank Rev. Dr. A. Thomas SJ, Principal, and Dr. R. Ravindhran, Head of the Department, Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Loyola College, Chennai, India, for their support and encouragements to carry out this work.

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  1. Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600 034, India

    Sahariya Priya & Gabriel Jeyajothi

  2. School for Advanced Research in Polymers (SARP) -Advanced Research School for Technology and Product Simulation (ARSTPS), Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600 032, India

    Adhigan Murali

  3. Chemical Biology and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, AU-KBC Research Centre, Anna University, MIT Campus, Chromepet, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600 044, India

    Desingh Raj Preeth

  4. Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai, 600 036, Tamilnadu, India

    K. C. Dharanibalaji

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Priya, S., Murali, A., Preeth, D.R. et al. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticle-embedded poly(methyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) copolymer for fungal-free leathers. Polym. Bull. 79, 4607–4626 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-021-03714-w

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