Influence of sericin/TiO2 nanocomposite on cotton fabric: Part 1. Enhanced antibacterial effect

► Preparation of novel sericin/TiO2 nanocomposite for application on textile. ► Stabilization of nanocomposite on cotton fabric using polycarboxylic acid. ► Obtaining enhanced antibacterial cotton fabric using sericin/TiO/CA or BTCA. ► Introducing synergistic antibacterial effect of nanocomposite.