Development of cellulose materials with antibacterial properties using zinc oxide nanoparticiples

The article describes the methods of zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesis in an aqueous medium in the presence of a stabilizer of polyvinyl alcohol. Using electron scanning microscopy, it has been shown that there can be formations of zinc oxide nanoparticles of various structures. Optimal conditions have been developed for the treatment of cellulosic materials with zinc oxide nanoparticles. The antibacterial properties of cellulose materials modified with zinc oxide nanoparticles have been investigated. It was also shown that cellulose materials modified with zinc oxide nanoparticles have antibacterial activity against bacteria and molds.