Synthesis and characterization of nano silver based natural rubber latex foam for imparting antibacterial and anti-fungal properties

Synthesis and characterization of nanosilver based antimicrobial natural rubber latex foam (NRLF) is described. Silver nanoparticles were synthesized by reducing silver nitrate by tri-sodium citrate in an aqueous medium. UV–Vis spectrophotometer analysis, particle size analysis and transmission elec...

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Published in:Polymer testing 2012-08, Vol.31 (5), p.586-592
Main Authors: Rathnayake, W.G.I.U., Ismail, H., Baharin, A., Darsanasiri, A.G.N.D., Rajapakse, Sanath
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibacterial activities
Antifungal activities
Applied sciences
Escherichia coli
Exact sciences and technology
Nanotechnology
Natural rubber latex foam
Physicochemistry of polymers
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Silver nanoparticles
Staphylococcus aureus
Technology of polymers
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Summary:Synthesis and characterization of nanosilver based antimicrobial natural rubber latex foam (NRLF) is described. Silver nanoparticles were synthesized by reducing silver nitrate by tri-sodium citrate in an aqueous medium. UV–Vis spectrophotometer analysis, particle size analysis and transmission electron image analysis proved that the resultant silver nanocolloid was an aqueous dispersion consisting of stable nanometer size silver particles. Antibacterial activities were tested against Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and Gram-negative Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, whereas antifungal activities were tested against Aspergilles niger (A. niger). It was found that the resultant NRLF samples inhibit the growth of the these bacteria and fungus in a very strong manner.
ISSN:0142-9418
1873-2348
DOI:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2012.01.010