Formation of silk–gold nanocomposite fabric using grapefruit aqueous extract

Gold nanostructures were synthesized by reduction of gold ions using aqueous extract of grapefruit pulp (Citrus paradisi). This eco-friendly bioreduction method allows the formation in solution and support of gold nanostructures on silk fibers. Bioreduction techniques involve biomolecules of grapefr...

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Published in:Textile research journal 2013-07, Vol.83 (12), p.1229-1235
Main Authors: Nolasco-Arizmendi, Víctor, Morales-Luckie, Raúl, Sánchez-Mendieta, Víctor, Hinestroza, JP, Castro-Longoria, E, Vilchis-Nestor, Alfredo R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomolecules
Biosynthesis
Citrus fruits
Fabrics
Fibers
Fruit juices
Gold
Grapefruit
Nanocomposites
Nanomaterials
Nanostructure
Silk
Studies
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Summary:Gold nanostructures were synthesized by reduction of gold ions using aqueous extract of grapefruit pulp (Citrus paradisi). This eco-friendly bioreduction method allows the formation in solution and support of gold nanostructures on silk fibers. Bioreduction techniques involve biomolecules of grapefruit extract for reducing a gold precursor to obtain different kinds of nanostructures. Carbohydrates and organic acids, present in C. paradise, are believed to be responsible for the formation of nanoparticles. Analysis of gold–silk nanocomposites by electron microscopy shows gold nanostructures with quasi-spherical, hexagonal, and triangle shapes. The evolution of functional groups in the silk fibers before and after the bioreduction process was followed by infrared spectroscopy. Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) were used to probe surface plasmon resonance and fluorescent behavior in the silk–gold composite. This simple and novel methodology for obtaining these types of nanocomposite may have important applications in the development of functional fibers.
ISSN:0040-5175
1746-7748
DOI:10.1177/0040517512461697