Self-embedding silver nanoparticles: Researchers find the 'silver lining' in cotton gin waste

https://phys.org/news/2024-04-embedding-silver-nanoparticles-lining-cotton.html

"silver nanoparticle hybrid material adds antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, electrical, optical properties to consumer products: aerogels, packaging, composites, textiles, coatings, paints, pigments, electronics, optics... simple, cost-effective, environmentally friendly producing/ embedding silver nanoparticles within cotton gin waste, water containing silver ions, and heat... silver nanoparticles continues to kill harmful bacteria wash after wash... upcycle large quantities cotton gin waste produced annually"