Fabrication and characterization of Cu–ZnO–cellulose acetate electrospun nanocomposite membranes for dual-function photocatalytic degradation and microbial inhibition

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H. M. S. K. Herath; Viduranga Pasindu; Piumika Yapa; Sanduni Dabare; Imalka Munaweera; Manjula Weerasekera; Upeka Samarakoon

doi:10.1039/d5ma00890e

January 1, 2025Materials AdvancesOpen Access

Fabrication and characterization of Cu–ZnO–cellulose acetate electrospun nanocomposite membranes for dual-function photocatalytic degradation and microbial inhibition

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Key Points

Nanocomposite membranes significantly enhance antimicrobial activity compared to traditional ZnO materials.
The photocatalytic degradation of pollutants is notably improved in the novel electrospun Cu–ZnO membranes.
Characterization of these membranes demonstrates their dual functionality in environmental applications.
The integration of Cu and ZnO into cellulose acetate creates a unique material with high efficacy.

Implication

Electrospun nanocomposite membranes improve photocatalytic degradation and microbial inhibition, suggesting potential for advanced applications.

Abstract

Novel electrospun Cu–ZnO/CA nanohybrid membranes offer enhanced antimicrobial and photocatalytic activities, outperforming traditional ZnO-based materials.

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Herath et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e9b1c1ba7d64b6fc13234b https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ma00890e

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Fabrication and characterization of Cu–ZnO–cellulose acetate electrospun nanocomposite membranes for dual-function photocatalytic degradation and microbial inhibition

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Fabrication and characterization of Cu–ZnO–cellulose acetate electrospun nanocomposite membranes for dual-function photocatalytic degradation and microbial inhibition

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