In situ growth of silver nanoparticles on TEMPO-oxidized jute fibers by microwave heating

► For the first time, Ag nanoparticles were in situ deposited on TEMPO treated jute fibers. ► Ag nanoparticles were synthesized on jute without any reducing reagents. ► The size distributions of Ag nanoparticles on the jute fibers were narrow. ► Jute/nanosilver nanocomposites exhibited superior thermal stability and high crystallinity. ► Microwave heating provides a promising method for preparation of metallic nanoparticles.