| Sustainable Advancements: Functional Cellulosic Paper for Modern Applications. |
| Paper ID : 1016-ISCH |
| Authors |
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Marwa Samir * Dr |
| Abstract |
| Cellulose, the most abundant biopolymer on Earth, is pivotal in numerous sectors, including healthcare, food safety, and environmental protection, due to its biocompatibility, low toxicity, and cost-effectiveness. This research focuses on enhancing the functional properties of cellulose paper through the incorporation of antibacterial nanoscale particles, addressing crucial needs in biomedical and food packaging applications. Specifically, the application of nanoparticles such as silver (Ag), titanium dioxide (TiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO), and copper (Cu) imparts significant antibacterial properties. These nanoparticles enhance the paper by disrupting bacterial DNA replication and metabolic processes. Moreover, the nanoparticle coatings confer additional functional attributes to the cellulose paper, such as improved water resistance, enhanced optical clarity, increased mechanical strength, and electrical conductivity. For instance, TiO2 nanoparticles contribute to UV resistance, making the paper suitable for protective packaging applications, while ZnO enhances UV blocking and antimicrobial activity, and Cu nanoparticles are known for their electrical conductivity, broadening the scope for electronic and sensor-based applications. The enhanced features of this nanoparticle-coated cellulose paper promote its use in environmentally sensitive applications, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic materials and supporting global efforts to reduce plastic waste. |
| Keywords |
| antibacterialØ› cellulose paperØ› conductive paper; nanoparticles; protective packaging |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Oral Presentation) |