In-situ synthesis of gold nanoparticles for multifunctionalization of silk fabrics

Bin Tang, Lu Sun, Jasjeet Kaur, Yao Yu, Xungai Wang (Corresponding Author)

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Abstract

A simple in-situ synthesis route for gold nanoparticles (NPs) was developed to realize multifunctions for silk fabrics. The gold NPs were prepared in a heated solution containing white silk fabric samples. The silk fabrics were colored red and brown by the gold NPs because of their localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) property. Gold nanospheres on silk were obtained at a low gold content, and gold nanoplates were synthesized as the gold content increased. The silk fabrics treated with gold NPs showed good light fastness. Moreover, the gold NPs endowed silk fabrics with strong antibacterial activity, excellent UV protection property and enhanced thermal conductivity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)183-190
Number of pages8
JournalDyes and Pigments
Volume103
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Antibacterial
  • Coloration
  • Gold nanoparticle
  • In-situ synthesis
  • Silk
  • UV blocking

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Process Chemistry and Technology

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