Cotton Fabric Research Articles

Fabrication and characterization of zinc anode on nickel conductive cloth for high-performance zinc ion battery applications

The development of advanced materials for energy storage is critical to addressing global energy challenges. Zinc-ion batteries offer a promising solution due to their safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. In this study, we enhanced the conductivity of cotton by coating it with electroless nickel, followed by zinc electroplating, to create a flexible material suitable for zinc-ion battery applications. Cotton was coated with electroless nickel at temperatures ranging from 40°C to 60°C for 1 min to 13 min. Subsequently, zinc electroplating was performed with current densities of 0.02 A·cm‒2 for 60 min, 0.03 A·cm‒2 for 40 min, and 0.04 A·cm‒2 for 30 min. The resulting material was used to assemble a battery with an (NH4)2V10O25·8H2O (NVO) cathode. The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) confirms the electroless nickel-coating on cotton fabric at 50°C for 9 min resulted in a low electrical resistance of 15 ohms. Subsequent zinc electroplating at 0.03 A·cm‒2 for 40 min fully interconnected zinc particles. This research demonstrates the significant potential for further development in the field of textile materials for electrical conductivity. It also makes it possible to incorporate materials like silk cloth and other materials in battery components, which will help build more sustainable energy sources in the future.

HSP70 and APX1 play important roles in cotton male fertility by mediating ROS homeostasis

Male sterility is used in the production of hybrid seeds and can improve the breeding efficiency of cotton hybrids. Reactive oxygen species is closely associated with the tapetum and pollen development, but their relationship in cotton male fertility remains unclear. In this study, we comprehensively compared the cytology and proteome of the anthers from an Upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) material, Shida 98 (WT), and its nearly-isogenic male sterile line Shida 98A (MS). Cytology indicated delayed PCD in the tapetum and defects in microspores in MS anthers. And further studies revealed disruption of ROS homeostasis. Proteomic analysis identified proteins with differential abundance mainly being related to redox homeostasis, protein folding, and apoptotic signaling pathways. GhAPX1 interacted with GhHSP70 and played a crucial role in the development of cotton anthers. Exogenous application of HSP70 inhibitor increased H2O2 content and decreased the activity of APX1 and pollen viability. The GhAPX1 mutants generated by CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing exhibited premature degradation of the tapetum, significant decrease in pollen viability, and significant increase in H2O2 content. Altogether, our results imply HSP70 and APX1 being the key players jointly regulating male fertility by mediating ROS homeostasis. These results provide insights into the proteins associated with male fertility.

Perceived leader inclusion and employee work-to-family conflict: a daily diary study

PurposeEmployees’ perceived inclusion has been shown to have beneficial effects on their effective functioning at work (e.g. engagement, creativity, and task performance); however, workplace inclusion is also believed to have a profound impact on employees’ functioning beyond the work domain, such as on their family domain. The primary goal of our study thus is to explore how perceptions of workplace inclusion influence employees’ family lives.Design/methodology/approachWe tested our hypotheses by surveying 125 employees from a cotton textile manufacturing company in China over 10 consecutive workdays.FindingsDaily perceived leader inclusion was negatively related to employees’ daily resource depletion at work, which in turn was positively related to employees’ daily work-to-family conflict. The direct effect of daily perceived leader inclusion on resource depletion and the indirect effect of daily perceived leader inclusion on work-to-family conflict were stronger for employees with more discrimination experience in their lives.Practical implicationsLeaders should be aware of their unique roles they play in shaping individual inclusion perceptions and should enact actions that satisfy employees’ desires for both belongingness and uniqueness. Moreover, leaders should also be attentive to those who are susceptible to discrimination when promoting inclusion initiatives.Originality/valueOur study proposes an important facet of workplace inclusion—perceived leader inclusion—and offers a resource perspective to understand how leader inclusion may impact employees’ functioning beyond the work domain to affect their family lives.

Low temperature carbonization and synergistic flame retardancy of cotton fabric coated by phosphorus‑nitrogen flame retardants

To solve the problems of flammability and smoldering of cotton fabric, its flame-retardant finishing was executed with biomass wool keratin (WK) and cyclic phosphate ester (CPE) through the soaking and baking process. The synergistic mechanism of WK low-temperature melting and CPE catalytic dehydration prompted the formation of protective carbonization layer on cotton fabric surface, and this protective layer reduced its pyrolysis rate, inhibited the production of combustible materials and improved its flame retardancy. The results of synchronous thermal analysis indicate that the initial decomposition temperature of WK and CPE is lower than that of cotton fabric, and they precede the endothermic degradation before fabric main body. This effectively promotes the low-temperature carbonization of cotton fabric and inhibits its pyrolysis. The initial decomposition temperature of WK/CPE treated fabrics advances by 47.9 °C–97.8 °C, presenting significant low-temperature carbonization trend. Moreover, they form 3.0 %–20.0 % aromatic structural char before the pyrolysis of cotton cellulose due to the low-temperature dehydration and carbonization reactions. The damage length after vertical burning is only 4.0 cm for treated fabric with five layers, its after-flame and smoldering disappear, and its limiting oxygen index value increases to 28.7 %. This research provides an effective idea for the flammability and smoldering problems of cotton fabric.

Design, synthesis, and characterization of a novel pH-responsive azo dye incorporating a 1,3,4-thiadiazole ring for advanced textile applications

This study presents the synthesis and comprehensive characterization of a novel azo dye derived from 2-(5-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl) phenol (1a). The synthesis was initiated by reacting salicylic acid with thiosemicarbazide in the presence of phosphorus oxychloride (POCl3), yielding an 89 % conversion to compound 1a. The subsequent diazotization and coupling of 1a under alkaline conditions led to the formation of the azo dye (1b). Structural elucidation was confirmed through Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The incorporation of the 1,3,4-thiadiazole ring is significant due to its known influence on enhancing dye stability, reactivity, and potential biological activities, while the salicylic acid moiety contributes to the dye's pH responsiveness. A notable pH-dependent color transition from yellow (pH < 6.0) to red (pH > 8.0) was observed, driven by protonation-induced resonance changes. Computational studies, including Frontier Molecular Orbital (FMO) analysis, revealed a Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital (HOMO)-Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital (LUMO) gap of 1.94 eV, indicating efficient electronic transitions critical for its color properties. Molecular Electrostatic Potential (MEP) and Fukui function analyses provided further insights into the dye's reactivity and potential applications. The dyeing properties were rigorously assessed through K/S values, CIELAB color space, and fastness properties on cotton fabric, demonstrating varied color depths and hues influenced by different mordants, with copper and manganese significantly enhancing color intensity. Colorfastness tests revealed good to fair durability, with untreated fabrics showing optimal performance. This thorough characterization underscores the promising potential of this newly synthesized azo dye for applications in pH-responsive textiles and functional materials, highlighting its relevance for advanced textile and material science applications.

Silver-based bimetallic nanozyme fabrics with peroxidase-mimic activity for urinary glucose detection

The enhanced catalytic properties of bimetallic nanoparticles have been extensively investigated. In this study, bimetallic Ag-M (M = Au, Pt, or Pd) cotton fabrics were fabricated using a combination of electroless deposition and galvanic replacement reactions, and improvement in their peroxidase-mimicking catalytic activity compared to that of the parent Ag fabric was studied. The Ag-Pt bimetallic nanozyme fabric, which showed the highest catalytic activity and ability to simultaneously generate hydroxyl (•OH) and superoxide (O2•−) radicals, was assessed as a urine glucose sensor. This nanozyme fabric sensor could directly detect urinary glucose in the pathophysiologically relevant high millimolar range without requiring sample predilution. The sensor could achieve performance on par with that of the current clinical gold standard assay. These features of the Ag-Pt nanozyme sensor, particularly its ability to avoid interference effects from complex urinary matrices, position it as a viable candidate for point-of-care urinary glucose monitoring.Graphical

Biomass carbon nanosphere-based piezoresistive flexible pressure sensors for motion capture and health monitoring

Biomass carbon-based flexible sensors have shown significant potential in various applications. Indeed, biomass carbon-based flexible sensors, such as carbonized cotton fabrics, exhibit limitations in terms of sensitivity and response speed. Herein, a kind of biomass carbon nanosphere-based flexible pressure sensor was proposed and developed by embedding biomass carbon nanospheres on the skin-hair structures of the polydimethylsiloxane surface. The carbon nanospheres were obtained through the carbonization of cuttlefish ink. Owing to the skin-hair structures fabricated on the surface of the composite films, the sensors achieve a sensitivity of 135.2 kPa−1 in the pressure range of 0–1 kPa. In addition, the sensors exhibit a short response (43 ms) and recovery time (23 ms). With these properties, the sensors can capture and monitor various motions as well as the characteristic waveforms of the wrist pulse, such as the percussion wave (P wave), tidal wave (T wave), and diastolic wave (D wave).

Superhydrophobic coatings prepared by spraying method with corrosion resistance and flame-retardant properties

In this study, aluminum tripolyphosphate (ATP) and silicon dioxide (SiO2) composites were introduced on the surface of copper sheets by spraying technique to prepare coating with flame retardant, superhydrophobic and corrosion resistant properties (ATP@SiO2). The coating not only exhibits excellent water repellency, but also has remarkable mechanical stability, with the corrosion current density reduced by an order of magnitude in electrochemical tests and the corrosion inhibition rate of 99.17 %. In flame retardant tests, the burning time of cotton fabrics coated with sprayed ATP@SiO2was extended by 38 s, with no smoldering observed. This study provides insights into the development of novel superhydrophobic materials with enhanced corrosion protection and flame-retardant properties.

A novel biosynthesis of activated carbon manganese oxide nanocomposite and assessment of the biomedical role in fabricated cotton fabric nanocomposite

Ordinary products undergo a transformation to imbue new functional characteristics through the incorporation of nanocomposites into textile fabrics due to their high surface-volume ratio. In the present research, activated carbon (AC) manganese oxide nanocomposite was prepared through the sonochemical method using almond leaves and incorporated into cotton fabric via ultrasonic and dip coating methods to enhance the antibacterial activity. The characterization of the nanocomposite was conducted using various techniques such as X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy,energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, UV–vis spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The photo luminescence spectra showed a predominant yellow emission at 572 nm. The AC-Mn3O4 nanocomposite exhibited excellent antibacterial activity against gram-positive and -negative bacteria. Notably, AC-Mn3O4 nanocomposite-loaded cotton fabric showed tremendous activity toward Staphylococcus and Escherichia coli bacteria. The antioxidant evaluation using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay revealed a higher antioxidant activity with a lower IC50 value. In vitro cytotoxicity of AC-Mn3O4 nanocomposite was examined using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetazolium bromide (MTT) assay against normal mouse fibroblast cells(NIH3T3 cell line) at different concentrations with an IC50 value of 187.6 μg/ml. These results confirm the simple, nontoxic and eco-friendly protocol for the coating of AC-Mn3O4 nanocomposite on cotton fabric, which could be used as a safer alternative approach in health-care applications.

Transforming discarded walnut green husk into a resource of valuable compounds for colored bioactive textiles with a focus on circular economy concept

This study takes a new look at a circular economy concept for discarded walnut green husks. Their ethanol extract was prepared and characterized using RP-HPLC, then diluted with water and employed for dyeing and/or functionalizing different fabrics. A diluted extract can dye wool (WO), cotton (CO), cellulose acetate (CA), and polyamide (PA) at pH 4.5. Extract:water ratio of 10:40, 65 °C and 75 min and extract:water ratio of 15:35, 45 °C, and 60 min were found suitable for dyeing WO and CA, respectively. Dyed WO and CA exhibited color strength values of 29.0 and 9.2, and excellent antioxidant activity (>97 %) before and after washing, and a significant level of efficacy against S. aureus. CA possessed excellent (5) and very good (4) color fastness to rubbing in a dry and wet state, respectively. WO showed very good (4) and good to very good (3–4) color fastness to rubbing in a dry and wet state, respectively. CO and PA displayed excellent antioxidant activity, with CO also exhibiting significant antibacterial activity against S. aureus even after washing. Moreover, the same dyebath can be reused for up to four dyeing cycles, enabling obtaining bioactive WO and CA fabrics in various brown shades suitable for different applications. Cytotoxicity assay confirmed the non-cytotoxic nature of dyed and washed CA, PA, and CO fabrics. Bioactive WO, CO, CA, and PA fabrics can be considered for the production of wound dressing, performance clothes, and tights for people with sensitive skin. Finally, this paper sheds new light on a novel circular economy concept since collected husks’ solid parts that remained after extraction were converted into activated carbon, which was then used for the preparation of supercapacitor having a specific capacitance of 144–275 F/g at current densities 0.1–2.0 A/g.

Cooperative-Collective Farm Construction in Kyrgyzstan in 1920-1930 of the XX Century

In accordance with the decision of the party and government, the All-Union Conference of Collective Farms (February 1925) adopted a resolution on the creation of the All-Union Council of Agricultural Collectives (Collective Farms). This all-Union body specially dealt with issues of collective farm development, and collective farming departments began to emerge under agricultural cooperative unions. On the territory of Kyrgyzstan, cooperative and collective farm construction especially intensified, as we have already noted, after the formation of the Kyrgyz Autonomous Region. The activities of agricultural cooperation here were expressed in long-term and short-term lending to members, supplying peasant farms with agricultural implements, organizing sowing of industrial crops, grains, beekeeping and sericulture, marketing of peasant farm products, participation in grain, cotton and raw material harvests. trades, processing of agricultural products.

Waste cotton textile-derived cellulose composite porous film with enhanced piezoelectric performance for energy harvesting and self-powered sensing

Integrating flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs) into wearable and portable electronics offers promising prospects for motion monitoring. However, it remains a significant challenge to develop environmentally friendly PENGs using biodegradable and cost-effective natural polymers for mechanical energy harvesting and self-powered sensing. Herein, reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and barium titanate (BTO) were introduced into regenerated cellulose pulp to fabricate a composite porous film-based PENG. The incorporation of rGO not only increased the electrical conductivity of the porous film but also enhanced the dispersibility of BTO. Moreover, the unique pore structure of the composite porous film improved the polarization effect of the air inside the pores, thereby greatly boosting the overall piezoelectric performance. The piezoelectric coefficient of the resulting composite porous film reaches up to 41.5 pC·N−1, which is comparable to or higher than those reported in similar studies. Consequently, the PENG assembled from this cellulose/rGO/BTO composite porous film (CGB-PENG) achieved an output voltage of 47 V, a current of 4.6 μA, and a power density of 30 μW·cm−2, approximately three times the output voltage and ten times the power density of similar studies. This work presents a feasible approach for the fabrication of high-performance cellulose-based PENGs derived from recycled waste cotton textiles.

Nanocellulose aerogel prepared using discarded cotton textiles: For constructing water evaporation and self-cooling thermoelectric systems

In agricultural production, the substantial consumption of water and electricity resources is an urgent issue that needs to be addressed.In this work, we address this challenge by repurposing discarded cotton fabric and employing a unidirectional ice templating freezing technique to construct a cellulose hydrophilic aerogel featuring a biomimetic structure with unidirectional vertical channels, hereafter referred to as UVC-aerogel. This innovative material facilitates the conversion of low-grade waste heat (LGWH) into both water resources and electrical energy.The UVC aerogel exhibits remarkable evaporation performance, achieving an efficient evaporation rate of 9.18 kgm−2h−1, while demonstrating significant resistance to salt accumulation. Moreover, the evaporation effect synergistically enhances its thermoelectric power generation capacity. Through integration with a self-cooling open thermoelectric battery system, the UVC aerogel capitalizes on the concentration gradient formed within the evaporation system to augment the Seebeck coefficient (6.86 mVK−1) and power density (0.015 Wm−2K−2).This work present a green and sustainable solution to the water and electricity challenges encountered in agriculture, carrying substantial implications for both environmental conservation and agricultural advancement.

Antimicrobial coating of biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles on surgical fabric and surgical blade to prevent nosocomial infections

In this study, biologically synthesized AgNPs were found to be effective against six hospital prevalent bacterial species (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis). AgNPs were deposited on the fabric and surgical blades using layer-by-layer and electrochemical deposition methods, respectively. The coated objects were characterized using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and energy dispersive X-ray. Coated fabric samples and blades when tested against six above mentioned bacterial species were found to be effective for all of them. Antibiofilm activity of AgNPs coated blade and fabric was tested against P. aeruginosa and SEM images of post-treated fabrics and blades showed clear bacterial cell distortion and inhibition. Furthermore, washing durability test revealed that AgNPs were strongly attached to the surface of fabric even after 20 cycles of hospital laundering. This unlocks the way to several technologically relevant applications of AgNPs coated surfaces to reduce the risks of nosocomial infections and as a proof of concept; we demonstrated efficient antibacterial properties of AgNPs coated cotton fabric and surgical blades.

One-Step Spraying Strategy for Fabricating Bioinspired, Graphene-Based, and Multifunctional-Integrated Coatings on Structural Steel with Good Water Repellency, Fireproofing, Anticorrosion, and Durability.

Traditionally, many coatings were merely concentrated on settling the inherent fire protection problem of steel structures, while surface contamination and corrosion susceptibility should also be considered. Concurrently addressing these problems in fireproof efficiency and surface multifunctionality has become an issue of great significance in further expanding the application value in industrial and daily scenarios. Based on this condition, ecofriendly, graphene-based, and superhydrophobic coatings with multifunctional integration were constructed on steel via a one-step spraying method. The as-prepared coatings mainly consist of epoxy resin (EP), silicone resin (SR), a cyclodextrin-based flame retardant (MCDPM), expandable graphite (EG), and multilayered graphene (MG). The results demonstrate that the water contact angle (WCA) and water sliding angle (WSA) of as-prepared coatings can reach 156.8 ± 1.6 and 5.8 ± 0.7°, respectively, revealing good water repellency and self-cleaning properties. The coatings can also exhibit adequate adaptability for various substrates including wood, polyurethane foam, and cotton fabrics. Besides, good durability and robustness of coatings have been also verified via acid/alkali immersion, outdoor exposure, O2/plasma etching, and linear abrasion tests. Simultaneously, the coatings can exhibit excellent anticorrosion capacity for steel materials via a double barrier effect. Most importantly, the coatings have exhibited the lowest backside temperature (234.5 °C) during fire impact tests, suggesting excellent fireproof and heat insulation performance. This fact can be ascribed to the conjunct action between the physical/chemical charring process of flame retardants and the remarkable thermal stability of graphene. Consequently, this article can be expected to further promote the development and application of multifunctional-integrated coatings for steel structures in more fields.

Sustainable and Robust Cellulose‐Based Core–Shell Hydrogels Recycled from Waste Cotton Fabrics as High‐Performance Food Coolants

AbstractIdeal temperature condition is one of the essential determinants that critically impact the quality of food products. Conventional water‐based ice cubes present challenges from meltwater being breeding grounds for microorganisms and heightening the risk for cross‐contamination. Hereby, the presented cellulose‐based hydrogels crosslinked by epichlorohydrin are dip‐coated with alginate/calcium chloride to form a core–shell structure for achieving the critical benchmarks of an ideal food coolant with limited meltwater production, high‐water retention capacity, and high mechanical strength. The structures and properties of the hydrogels before and after freeze–thaw cycles are characterized by scanning electron microscopy, compressive test, water retention test, and differential scanning calorimetry. All formulated hydrogels demonstrate promising compressive strength, latent heat of fusion, and water retention properties. Notably, the C2A10Cl hydrogel exhibits a maximum compressive strength of 144.7 kPa and high latent heat of fusion of 272.5 J g–1, which is better than previously reported sustainable hydrogel coolants. Furthermore, comparison studies reveal that the cellulose‐based hydrogels demonstrate a similar thawing pattern to conventional ice cubes but without the generation of any meltwater. The temperature of blueberries can be cooled down from 22 to 3.9 °C in 32 min by the hydrogels and in 26 min by ice cubes, respectively.

The Effect of Swaddling and Oropharyngeal Colostrum During Endotracheal Suctioning on Procedural Pain and Comfort in Premature Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Endotracheal suctioning (ES) is a painful procedure frequently performed in the neonatal intensive care unit. This procedure negatively affects the comfort level of premature neonates. To determine the effect of 2 nonpharmacologic methods, swaddling and the administration of oropharyngeal colostrum, on the pain and comfort levels of preterm neonates during ES. This randomized controlled experimental study comprised 48 intubated premature neonates (swaddling group n =16; oropharyngeal colostrum group n =16; and control group n =16) at 26 to 37weeks of gestation. The neonates were swaddled with a white soft cotton cloth or administered 0.4 mL of oropharyngeal colostrum 2minutes before ES, according to the group in which they were included. Two observers evaluated the pain levels (Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revize [PIPP-R]) and comfort (Newborn Comfort Behavior Scale [COMFORTneo]) of the infants by observing video recordings of before, during, and after the procedure. A significantly lower mean PIPP-R score was found in the swaddling group during ES compared with the control group ( P =.002). The mean COMFORTneo scores of the swaddling and oropharyngeal colostrum groups during ES ( P <.01, P =.002) and the mean PIPP-R and COMFORTneo scores immediately after ES and 5, 10, and 15minutes later were significantly lower than the control group ( P <.005). Swaddling was effective both during and after the procedure, while oropharyngeal colostrum was effective only after the procedure in reducing ES-related pain in premature neonates. Swaddling and oropharyngeal colostrum were effective in increasing comfort both during and after the procedure.

Highly efficient sweat transmission of double-layer variable pore textile for human healthcare and comfort regulation

Healthcare medical textiles require local microclimate control over sweat transmission and evaporation. However, existing strategies mainly focus on complicating the preparation process or sacrificing breathability and comfort. Herein, we design a lightweight and scalable knitted fabric featuring a double-layer structure consisting of hydrophilic ultrafine polyester and hydrophobic conventional yarns to achieve high moisture transport. These fabrics displayed an ideal directional water transport ability (one-way moisture transport capacity 718%) and anti-regurgitation compared with common cotton fabric. By distributing pores within the textile structure, these fabrics additionally exhibited beneficial water evaporation and heat dissipation. Simultaneously, the theoretical calculation verified that while the bottom layer has increased fiber density and looping area, fabrics are conductive to unidirectional moisture transport. These findings highlight the potential of variable pore knitted textile for personal sweat management, healthcare comfort regulation, and the relief of global energy issues.

Alkoxysilyl derivative of carbamoylphosphonate as a flame retardant modifier of cotton fabrics

This research describes the synthesis of a silane derivative containing phosphorus and nitrogen atoms, leveraging their synergistic flame retardant effect through the incorporation of a PH bond to the isocyanate moiety. The synthesized silane featured alkoxysilyl groups, facilitating permanent bonds with the cotton fabric surface via hydrolysis. Cotton fabrics were modified using silane solutions of varying concentrations (2.5 %, 5 %, and 10 %) through a dip-coating process to determine the effect of the modifier amount on fabric properties. The modified fabrics were subjected to FT-IR, TGA, SEM, and EDS analyses, as well as microcalorimetric and LOI tests, to assess changes in flammability. FT-IR, SEM/EDS, and add-on analyses confirmed effective coverage of the cotton fabric with the flame retardant. Thermogravimetric tests indicated a significant reduction in the mass loss rate during thermal degradation. LOI analyses demonstrated a decrease in flammability (increase in LOI value), while microcalorimetric tests showed a substantial decrease in the heat release rate, correlating with increased modifier concentration on the fabric surface. Post-washing analyses revealed that, although some of the modifier was washed out, the samples still retained reduced flammability.

Wound healing potential of silver nanoparticles from Hybanthus enneaspermus on rats

In this study, we green synthesized silver nanoparticles (Ag Nps) from Hybanthus enneaspermus leaves (HE-Ag NPs) and evaluated their antimicrobial and wound-healing properties. The synthesized HE-Ag NPs were characterized using various techniques, revealing face-centered polygonal structures, a well-dispersed appearance, and an average particle size of 42–51 nm. The antimicrobial effects of HE-Ag NPs and their embedded cotton fabrics were tested against several pathogens, showing effective inhibition of growth. The cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory properties of HE-Ag NPs were assessed using MTT assays on L929 and RAW 264.7 cells and by measuring inflammatory cytokine levels in LPS-treated RAW 264.7 cells. HE-Ag NPs did not affect the viability of L929 and RAW 264.7 cells and significantly reduced inflammatory cytokine levels. In vivo studies using an excision wound model demonstrated that HE-Ag NPs-loaded ointment significantly increased hydroxyproline, total protein, and antioxidant levels and enhanced the wound contraction rate. These findings suggest that HE-Ag NPs have potent antimicrobial properties and promote wound healing, indicating their potential for use in topical ointments for wound care.