Bacterial cellulose/ Cu-Mg MOF nanocomposite: an evolving prospect for antimicrobial textile

Deyaa Abol-Fotouh, Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute (ATNMRI), City of Scientific Research & Technological Applications (SRTA-City), 21934, Alexandria, Egypt
Aya M. Matloob, Refining department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Naser City, 11727, Cairo, EgyptFollow
Ola E. A. Al-Hagar, Plant Research Department, Nuclear Research Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), 13759, Cairo, Egypt

Article Type

Research Paper

Abstract

I am pleased to submit our manuscript entitled “Bacterial cellulose/ Cu-Mg MOF nanocomposite: an evolving prospect for antimicrobial textile” for your consideration for publication in Egyptian Journal of Petroleum. This study presents, In-situ growth of a novel green copper-magnesium MOF-bacterial nanocellulose nanocomposite with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Recently, the world has turned its attention towards the development of new antimicrobial fabrics. Against this, sustainable green nanocomposites are strongly recommended. In this communication, we report the design and synthesis of a novel green nanocomposite, namely the in-situ grown bimetallic copper-magnesium metal-organic framework (Cu- Mg MOF) on bacterial cellulose nanofibers (BNC). The nanocomposite was thoroughly characterized using TEM, SEM, EDX, FTIR, XRD, and DLS. It was found that the Cu- Mg MOF particles (750–850 nm in size) have been successfully grown within the BNC matrix, and were homogeneously integrated. The BNC/Cu-Mg MOF composite displayed strong broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against a range of bacterial and fungal strains. Moreover, the cytotoxicity study indicated that the nanocomposite displayed high biocompatibility, as evidenced by the fact that approximately 92% of HFB4 cells remain viable at a concentration of 31.25 μg/mL. In sum, the results obtained with this sustainable nanocomposite strongly indicate its suitability as a safe and effective platform for the next generation of antimicrobial textiles. We believe that this study fits well within the scope of Egyptian journal of Petroleum, as it intersects sustainable materials development and it is promising potential for environmental and industrial applications, such as the treatment of produced water and mitigation of microbiologically influenced corrosion in pipelines This manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by any other journal. All authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript. We have no conflicts of interest to declare.

Keywords

Bacterial cellulose, Copper metal-organic framework, antimicrobial textile, cytotoxicity, nanocomposite

Recommended Citation

Abol-Fotouh, Deyaa; Matloob, Aya M.; and Al-Hagar, Ola E. A. (2026) "Bacterial cellulose/ Cu-Mg MOF nanocomposite: an evolving prospect for antimicrobial textile," Egyptian Journal of Petroleum: Vol. 35 : Iss. 3 , Article 7.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.62593/2090-2468.1120