Synthesis of surface bound silver nanoparticles on cellulose fibers using lignin as multi-functional agent

- Silver nanoparticles were synthesized and robustly bound on cellulose nanofibers.
- Lignin was used as multifunctional complexing, reducing and capping agents.
- The enhanced thermal stability of silver nanoparticles were achieved.
- UV-absorbing ability of cellulose nanofibers were gained.
- The nanoparticles bound celluloses showed excellent antimicrobial activities toward E.-coli.