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Microfibrillated Cellulose-Silver Nanocomposite Based PVA Hydrogels and Their Enhanced Physical, Mechanical and Antibacterial Properties

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Modification of cellulose with silver nanoparticles produces various nanocomposites with significantly developed properties. This work aims to prepare a PVA hydrogel modified with cellulose/silver nanocomposites having potential applications in various fields including biomedical, antimicrobial inhibition, textile wears, etc. Microfibrillated cellulose/silver nanocomposites hydrogels were prepared in the aqueous medium with aid of microwave-assisted heating. Different percentages of nanocomposites were incorporated in PVA hydrogel to enhance the properties of PVA hydrogel. Prepared products were characterized by UV–Visible spectroscopy, FTIR, TGA, XRD, and SEM. The swelling (in water saline, acidic and alkaline solution), tensile, thermal, and antibacterial properties were also examined. The formation of Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) in the (MFC-Ag)NC was confirmed by XRD and UV–Vis spectra. UV–Vis spectra showed the characteristic peaks of Ag in the UV–Vis spectra at 425 nm. Final products exhibited significant porosity and maximum swelling of 519.44%. The thermal stability of hydrogel increased with an increased percentage of (MFC-Ag)NC. Hydrogels exhibited significant antimicrobial inhibition against multidrug-resistant microorganisms, including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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The article was funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, 39.00.0000.09.06.79.2017/387/51 EAS, Md. Shamsul Alam.

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  1. Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Islamic University, Kushtia, 7003, Bangladesh

    Md. Sabbir Hasan, Jannat Al Foisal, G. M. Arifuzzaman Khan, Rownok Jahan, Md. Hasanuzzaman & Md. Shamsul Alam

  2. BCSIR Laboratories Rajshahi, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Rajshahi, 6206, Bangladesh

    Md. Sabbir Hasan

  3. Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Islamic University, Kushtia, 7003, Bangladesh

    M. Minnatul Karim, Muhammad Angkan Khan & Md. Abdus Sabur

  4. Department of General Educational Development, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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  5. PP and PDC, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh

    M. A. Gafur

  6. Institute of Glass and Ceramic Research & Testing, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh

    Md. Hasanuzzaman

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Hasan, M.S., Al Foisal, J., Khan, G.M.A. et al. Microfibrillated Cellulose-Silver Nanocomposite Based PVA Hydrogels and Their Enhanced Physical, Mechanical and Antibacterial Properties. J Polym Environ 30, 2875–2887 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-022-02406-4

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