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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2021

Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Palm CNF-ZnO Nanocomposites with Antibacterial and Reinforcing Properties.

Janarthanan Supramaniam, Darren Yi Sern Low, See Kiat Wong, Loh Teng Hern Tan, Bey Fen Leo, Bey Hing Goh, Dazylah Darji, Fatimah Rubaizah Mohd Rasdi, Kok Gan Chan, Learn Han Lee and 1 more

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Janarthanan SupramaniamChemical Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Darren Yi Sern LowChemical Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
See Kiat WongChemical Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Loh Teng Hern TanClinical School Johor Bahru, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Johor Bahru 80100, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0003-1421-3130
Bey Fen LeoFaculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-8075-0295
Bey Hing GohBiofunctional Molecule Exploratory Research Group (BMEX), School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0003-1006-3649
Dazylah DarjiMalaysian Rubber Board Engineering and Technology Division, RRIM, Sungai Buloh 47000, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Fatimah Rubaizah Mohd RasdiMalaysian Rubber Board Engineering and Technology Division, RRIM, Sungai Buloh 47000, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Kok Gan ChanInstitute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-1883-1115
Learn Han LeeNovel Bacteria and Drug Discovery Research Group (NBDD), Microbiome and Bioresource Research Strength (MBRS), Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-8589-7456
Siah Ying TangChemical Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0001-5734-0194

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) isolated from plant biomass have attracted considerable interests in polymer engineering. The limitations associated with CNF-based nanocomposites are often linked to the time-consuming preparation methods and lack of desired surface functionalities. Herein, we demonstrate the feasibility of preparing a multifunctional CNF-zinc oxide (CNF-ZnO) nanocomposite with dual antibacterial and reinforcing properties via a facile and efficient ultrasound route. We characterized and examined the antibacterial and mechanical reinforcement performances of our ultrasonically induced nanocomposite. Based on our electron microscopy analyses, the ZnO deposited onto the nanofibrous network had a flake-like morphology with particle sizes ranging between 21 to 34 nm. pH levels between 8-10 led to the formation of ultrafine ZnO particles with a uniform size distribution. The resultant CNF-ZnO composite showed improved thermal stability compared to pure CNF. The composite showed potent inhibitory activities against Gram-positive (methicillin-resistant

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsArecaceaeCelluloseDrug StabilityHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusMicroscopy, ElectronNanocompositesNanofibersParticle SizeRubberSalmonellaSpectroscopy, Fourier Transform InfraredTemperatureX-Ray DiffractionZinc OxideAnti-Bacterial AgentsCelluloseRubberZinc Oxideantibacterialcellulose nanofiberpalm biomassultrasoniczinc oxide

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PMID34071337
PMCPMC8197859

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