Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology

Department of Chemistry, Al-Azhar University, P O Box 1277, Gaza, Palestine

Biography

Dr. Fawzi Kodeh currently works at the Department of Chemistry, Al-Azhar University - Gaza. Fawzi does research in Polymer Chemistry, Nanotechnology and Materials Chemistry. Their current project is 'Sol–gel encapsulation of bromothymol blue pH indicator in presence of Gemini 12-2-12 surfactant'.

Publications

• Research Article   
  "Preparation of CuO-NPs Coated Cotton, Starched Cotton and its CuO-Ag Nanocomposite, Cu(II) Curcumin Complex Coated Cotton and their Antimicrobial Activities".
  Author(s): Issa M. El-Nahhal*, Jamil Salem, Fawzi S. Kodeh, Rawan Anbar and Abdelraouf Elmanama
  
  Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) coated cotton, starched cotton and their functionalized CuO-Ag nanocomposites and Cu(II) curcumin complex coated cotton have been prepared. The use of starched cotton materials instead of pristine cotton is to minimize the leaching of CuO-NPs. The use of none-toxic biocompatible starch has improved the adhesion properties of the cotton fibers and enhanced its durability towards CuO-NPs. The antimicrobial activities of these coated cotton materials have been examined. The results have showed excellent antimicrobial activity against E. coli and S. aureus for all coated materials. Since that these materials have strong antimicrobial activity therefore, they could also have excellent antiviral activity and can be used to combat the spread of COVID-19 Corona Virus and attempts for minimizing corona virus outbreak. The use of textile fa.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2157-7439.21.12.568

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