Preparation and characterization of Fe–ZnO cellulose-based nanofiber mats with self-sterilizing photocatalytic activity to enhance antibacterial applications under visible light
Kithmini Ranathunga, Piumika Yapa, Imalka Munaweera, Manjula Weerasekera, Chanaka Sandaruwan
Abstract
(ATCC 10231) under visible light. As a result, Fe 5%-ZnO nanofiber membranes have the potential to be employed as self-sterilizing materials in healthcare settings.
Topics & Concepts
NanofiberPhotocatalysisCelluloseCharacterization (materials science)Antibacterial activityMaterials scienceBacterial celluloseChemical engineeringVisible spectrumNanotechnologyChemistryCatalysisOrganic chemistryBacteriaOptoelectronicsBiologyGeneticsEngineeringAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications