Preparation of environmentally friendly and antibacterial Ag2O nanoparticle-modified cellulose/PVA biocomposite from algae
摘要
Biocomposites developed from biogenic products are notable for their high surface area, tunable antimicrobial activity, biocompatibility, and biodegradable properties. C. vulgaris grown in Blue-Green Medium (BG11 medium) was extracted by maceration, and Ag2O NPs were synthesized from the prepared extract using a green synthesis method. Cellulose was purified from the remaining waste algal biomass after extraction, and a polymeric matrix was formed with PVA, to which the synthesized Ag2O NPs were added. Comprehensive characterization of the produced biocomposites was carried out using X-ray diffraction (XRD), confirming the crystal structure of cellulose and Ag2O NPs and their incorporation into the matrix. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) demonstrated successful interactions between the polymer matrix and Ag2O nanoparticles. The surface morphology and distribution of the nanoparticles were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and EDX, revealing that the nanoparticles were homogeneously distributed across the film surface. Thermal analyses were also performed using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). It was observed that the swelling, biodegradation, and thermal properties of the cellulose-PVA composite were improved by the incorporation of Ag2O NPs into the structure. The cellulose-PVA-2% Ag2O biocomposite exhibited high antibacterial activity of 98.5% against Staphylococcus aureus and 97.9% against Escherichia coli.