Influence of Bulk Silver Nanoparticles on Surface Layer Properties in Nanocomposite Cellulose Fibers

The aim of this work is to assess the effect of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) amount in nanocomposite cellulose fiber on conductive surface layer parameters. The surface layer was obtained by chemical reduction of silver ions. Nanocomposite fibers, containing 1-3 wt% of silver nanoparticles, were used as a substrate. Increasing amount of silver nanoparticles in the fibers causes decrease of layers resistance. The lowest resistance of surface modified fibers was 6.82 Ω. Additionally, presence of silver nanoparticles in the bulk of the fibers improves the resistance of obtained layer to washing.