Production of Environmentally Friendly and Antibacterial MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) Surfaces With Green Synthesized Nano Silvers

Abstract

The study involves modifying green nano silver particles (AgNP) synthesized from the extracts of Cannabis Sativa seeds onto Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF) surfaces. Microstructural examinations and chemical analyses of the produced surfaces were performed with Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). A peak at 415 nm was found in the UV-Vis spectrophotometer analysis range of the aqueous media containing green synthesized silver nanoparticles. The average size of AgNPs was found to be 45 nm by particle size distribution analysis. Performance tests of the modified surfaces revealed that the abrasion and scratch resistance of the coating containing 1 % AgNP increased twice and that all modified surfaces were resistant to staining. With nano silver modification, energy efficiency was achieved by shortening the gelation (drying) time of the surfaces coming out of the bath by one and a half minutes during coating production. Nano silver-modified MDF surfaces have shown antibacterial properties that are at least 1000 times more effective. MDF surface coatings modified with new-generation plant-based nanoparticles can prevent and reduce bacterial diseases that can be contaminated by the environment. The production of MDF surfaces that provide low energy consumption and antibacterial properties with green production will be possible.