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Antimicrobial Properties of Chitosan-Aluminaf-MWCNT Nanocomposites
Joint Authors
Barnard, T. G.
Mhlanga, Sabelo D.
Masheane, Monaheng
Nthunya, Lebea
Malinga, Soraya
Nxumalo, Edward
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Antimicrobial chitosan-alumina/functionalized-multiwalled carbon nanotube (f-MWCNT) nanocomposites were prepared by a simple phase inversion method.
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses showed the change in the internal morphology of the composites and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) confirmed the presence of alumina and f-MWCNTs in the chitosan polymer matrix.
Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy showed the appearance of new functional groups from both alumina and f-MWCNTs, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) revealed that the addition of alumina and f-MWCNTs improved the thermal stability of the chitosan polymer.
The presence of alumina and f-MWCNTs in the polymer matrix was found to improve the thermal stability and reduced the solubility of chitosan polymer.
The prepared chitosan-alumina/f-MWCNT nanocomposites showed inhibition of twelve strains of bacterial strains that were tested.
Thus, the nanocomposites show a potential for use as a biocide in water treatment for the removal of bacteria at different environmental conditions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Masheane, Monaheng& Nthunya, Lebea& Malinga, Soraya& Nxumalo, Edward& Barnard, T. G.& Mhlanga, Sabelo D.. 2016. Antimicrobial Properties of Chitosan-Aluminaf-MWCNT Nanocomposites. Journal of Nanotechnology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1109661
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Masheane, Monaheng…[et al.]. Antimicrobial Properties of Chitosan-Aluminaf-MWCNT Nanocomposites. Journal of Nanotechnology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1109661
American Medical Association (AMA)
Masheane, Monaheng& Nthunya, Lebea& Malinga, Soraya& Nxumalo, Edward& Barnard, T. G.& Mhlanga, Sabelo D.. Antimicrobial Properties of Chitosan-Aluminaf-MWCNT Nanocomposites. Journal of Nanotechnology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1109661
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1109661