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Effect of Silver Particle size on color and Antibacterial properties of silk and cotton Fabrics

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In this study silver nanoparticles with different particle sizes and hence colors were synthesized on silk and cotton fabrics through reduction of silver nitrate. Particle sizes of the silver colloids were measured by dynamic light scattering (DLS). The structure and properties of the treated fabrics were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and UV-Vis reflectance spectroscopy. Various characteristics of the treated fabrics including antibacterial activities against a Gram positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and a Gram negative (Escherichia coli) bacteria, color effect, wash and light fastness, water absorption, fabric rigidity, and UV blocking properties were also assessed. The results indicated that the treated fabrics displayed different colors in the presence of silver nanoparticles with different particle sizes and exhibited good and durable fastness properties. Also, the size of the silver particles had a tangible effect on antibacterial activity of treated fabrics and its antibacterial performance was improved by decreasing the size of particles. Moreover, this process imparted significantly UV blocking activity to fabric samples.

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  1. Young Researchers and Elites Club, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

    Loghman Karimi

  2. Department of Textile Engineering, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran

    Mohammad Mirjalili

  3. Art and Architectural Department, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran

    Nasibeh Jafari & Seyed Javad Derakhshan

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Jafari, N., Karimi, L., Mirjalili, M. et al. Effect of Silver Particle size on color and Antibacterial properties of silk and cotton Fabrics. Fibers Polym 17, 888–895 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-016-6052-4

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