142
S. Riaz and M. Ashraf
(a)
(b)
Fig. 10 SEM image. a Untreated textile, b textile treated with NPs
Fig. 11 Category of inorganic based antibacterial agents applied on textile for desired efficacy
7.2.1 Silver Nanoparticles
Silver ions and nanoparticles are most frequently used antibacterial agents that are
integrated into fibers and onto fiber surface and have been reported for their most
effective antibacterial activity against bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotic cells [89, 90].
NPs showed more bactericidal activity compared to ionic or bulk material [91, 92]
S. Riaz and M. Ashraf
(a)
(b)
Fig. 10 SEM image. a Untreated textile, b textile treated with NPs
Fig. 11 Category of inorganic based antibacterial agents applied on textile for desired efficacy
7.2.1 Silver Nanoparticles
Silver ions and nanoparticles are most frequently used antibacterial agents that are
integrated into fibers and onto fiber surface and have been reported for their most
effective antibacterial activity against bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotic cells [89, 90].
NPs showed more bactericidal activity compared to ionic or bulk material [91, 92]