Electrospinning fabrication and characterization of poly(vinyl alcohol)/montmorillonite/silver hybrid nanofibers for antibacterial applications

Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/montmorillonite clay (MMT)/silver (Ag) nanoparticles have been electrospun for fabricating PVA/MMT/Ag nanofiber in aqueous solutions. Since PVA is a water-soluble and biocompatible polymer, it is one of the best materials for preparation of antibacterial nanofiber. MMT has...

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Published in:Colloid and polymer science 2010, Vol.288 (1), p.115-121
Main Authors: Park, Jae Hyeung, Karim, Mohammad Rezaul, Kim, In Kyo, Cheong, In Woo, Kim, Jong Won, Bae, Do Gyu, Cho, Jin Won, Yeum, Jeong Hyun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Complex Fluids and Microfluidics
Composites
Exact sciences and technology
Food Science
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Nanotechnology and Microengineering
Physical Chemistry
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Polymer Sciences
Short Communication
Soft and Granular Matter
Technology of polymers
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Summary:Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/montmorillonite clay (MMT)/silver (Ag) nanoparticles have been electrospun for fabricating PVA/MMT/Ag nanofiber in aqueous solutions. Since PVA is a water-soluble and biocompatible polymer, it is one of the best materials for preparation of antibacterial nanofiber. MMT has been used as an inorganic filler to enhance properties of homopolymeric nanofiber. The PVA/MMT/Ag nanofiber diameter increases with increasing contents of MMT clay and Ag nanoparticles. In preservation test, the PVA/MMT/Ag nanofiber confirms an excellent antibacterial performance, elucidating for practical uses as a new preservative. Moreover, the PVA/MMT/Ag nanofiber shows improved thermal properties.
ISSN:0303-402X
1435-1536
DOI:10.1007/s00396-009-2147-4