Antibacterial Cotton Fabric Functionalized with Copper Oxide Nanoparticles

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Textile Engineering

Background:

• Textiles functionalized with nanoparticles offer antimicrobial properties for disease prevention.
• Cupric oxide (CuO) nanoparticles are effective antimicrobial agents, but their performance depends on nanoparticle characteristics and application methods.
• Understanding these factors is crucial for developing advanced antimicrobial textiles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and categorize methods for functionalizing textiles with CuO nanoparticles.
• To analyze the antimicrobial efficacy, durability, and cytotoxicity of CuO-functionalized textiles.
• To elucidate the antimicrobial mechanisms of CuO nanoparticles against bacteria.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies on CuO nanoparticle-functionalized textiles.
• Classification of functionalization methods into in situ and ex situ categories.
• Analysis of data on bacterial strains targeted, washing resistance, and cytotoxicity.

Main Results:

• Functionalization methods were categorized into in situ and ex situ approaches.
• The review identified various bacterial strains susceptible to CuO-functionalized textiles.
• Antimicrobial properties' resistance to washing and cytotoxicity were evaluated.

Conclusions:

• CuO nanoparticle-functionalized textiles present a viable strategy for combating disease transmission.
• The choice of functionalization method significantly impacts nanoparticle properties and antimicrobial performance.
• Further research into mechanisms and safety is warranted for clinical applications.