Nanofiber Integrated Nanocomplex as Advanced Technology for the Treatment of Pathogens-Contaminated Water at Jouf Region

This study focused on exploring the potential of NCNFs (nano complexes-based nanofibers) as a novel type of water treatment. NCNFs are a promising technology due to their unique extracellular matrix features. To investigate their potential, a novel PVA/NC/CNCs loaded citric acid crosslinked NFs were created using electrospinning. The resulting nanofibers were then evaluated for their suitability in treating pathogenic water. To achieve this goal, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were incorporated into PVA/NC to enhance the mechanical and swelling properties of the nanofibers. The experimental results demonstrated that the PVA/NC/CNCs NFs exhibited improved mechanical and swelling properties compared to CNC-free NFs. Furthermore, the PVA/NC/CNCs NFs showed excellent biological activity against a range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, including Klebsiella pneumonia, a common acute infection. Additionally, the inclusion of NC improved the 1,4-dioxane removal effectiveness of the membrane. These findings suggest that PVA/NC/CNCs could be a useful multifunctional water treatment for the removal of pathogenic microorganisms and other contaminants.