Abstract
A zinc oxide nanoribbon (ZnO NR)–multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) composite film was prepared by filtration technique. The film was characterized by X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, infrared (IR) spectroscopy and reflectance spectroscopy. The SEM images showed ZnO NRs trapped in the porous MWCNT network. This composite film displayed a strong antimicrobial property and porous structure, which has potential application as an antimicrobial bandage material. The composite film successfully removed the Escherichia coli bacteria from water and destroyed the bacteria retained on its surface due to the antibacterial action of ZnO NRs. The absorption of thermal IR radiation by the composite film was studied by thermography, which can be useful in IR camouflage applications.
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