Abstract
Polyaniline-coated kapok (Ceiba pentandra) fibers that were embedded with Cu-based particles were fabricated for antimicrobial application. Kapok fibers were coated with polyaniline molecules using oxidative polymerization. The coated fibers were embedded with copper-based particles using soaking method in prepared CuO suspension. X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern shows presence of Cu and Cu2O particles on the modified fibers. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) supports the presence of embedded particles on the modified fibers. The samples showed antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
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