Research Article

Preparation of Antibacterial Nanofibre/Nanoparticle Covered Composite Yarns

Table 2

Viscosity of PVB polymer solutions with 0, 5, and 10% wt. of CuO nanoparticles.

Sample and abbreviationsViscosity (Pa·s)

(P0) Content: 11% wt. PVB60H in 4% wt. H2O and 85% wt. acetic acid mixture0.30
(P5) Content: 11% wt. PVB60H in 4% wt. H2O, 1% wt. surfactant, 5% wt. CuO, and 79% wt. acetic acid mixture1.59
(P10) Content: 11% wt. PVB60H in 4% wt. H2O, 1% wt. surfactant, 10% wt. CuO, and 74% wt. acetic acid mixture2.47