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  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Boiling is a common method for water disinfection, but not always feasible.
  • Alternative methods like filtration and disinfection are recommended for safe drinking water.
  • Developing effective and stable antimicrobial filters is crucial for water purification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create cellulose filters grafted with silver nanostructures (nanoparticles and nanowires).
  • To ensure stable immobilization of silver nanostructures on cellulose filters via covalent bonding.
  • To evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy and robustness of the developed filters against bacteria.

Main Methods:

  • Covalent attachment of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and silver nanowires (AgNWs) onto thiol- and amine-modified cellulose filters.
  • Characterization using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).
  • Antimicrobial activity testing against Escherichia coli.

Main Results:

  • Homogeneous dispersion of AgNPs and stable immobilization of Ag nanostructures confirmed by microscopy and spectroscopy.
  • Strong covalent bonds prevented uncontrolled release of nanostructures, even under ultrasonication.
  • Filters demonstrated high permeance and over 99.9% growth inhibition of Escherichia coli.

Conclusions:

  • The developed cellulose filters with covalently attached silver nanostructures are robust and highly effective antimicrobial agents.
  • These filters offer a promising, cost-effective solution for producing safe drinking water with minimal silver leaching.
  • The technology has the potential to provide affordable and accessible clean water globally.