Functional nanoparticles obtained from cellulose: engineering the shape and size of 6-carboxycellulose

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Oct 9;49(78):8818-20. doi: 10.1039/c3cc44551h.

Abstract

Agricultural residue derived cellulose and cotton cellulose were used to synthesize quasi-spherical nanoparticles of 6-carboxycellulose having diameter 25-35 nm. This provides a new range of functionalized nanostructured celluloses with increased versatility and applications. The nanoparticles were efficient in stabilizing carbon nanotube dispersions and were effective anti-microbial agents against E. coli.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Cellulose, Oxidized / chemistry*
  • Cellulose, Oxidized / pharmacology*
  • Escherichia coli / drug effects*
  • Escherichia coli Infections / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanoparticles / ultrastructure
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry
  • Particle Size

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Cellulose, Oxidized
  • Nanotubes, Carbon
  • 6-carboxycellulose