Poly(acrylic acid)/poly(ethylene glycol) adduct for attaining multifunctional cellulosic fabrics

► Synthesis and characterization of PAA/PEG adduct. ► Its application as sizing and stiffening agent for cotton cellulose. ► Its utilization for loading Ag or TiO2-nanoparticles onto fabric surface. ► Functionalization of cellulose-containing fabrics.