Facile synthesis and characterization of palm cnf-zno nanocomposites with antibacterial and reinforcing properties

• Main Authors: Supramaniam, Janarthanan, Low, Darren Yi Sern, Wong, See Kiat, Tan, Loh Teng Hern, Leo, Bey Fen, Goh, Bey Hing, Darji, Dazylah, Mohd Rasdi, Fatimah Rubaizah, Chan, Kok Gan, Lee, Learn Han, Tang, Siah Ying
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2021
• Subjects: QD Chemistry; QR Microbiology; R Medicine (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/34471/

Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) isolated from plant biomass have attracted considerable interests in polymer engineering. The limitations associated with CNF-based nanocomposites are often linked to the time-consuming preparation methods and lack of desired surface functionalities. Herein, we demonstrate...