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ArticleScientific reports2026

HAp@Cell bio-films engineered from local resources involving molecular mechanisms of dye adsorption and antibacterial activity.

Soumia Berrahou, Souhayla Latifi, Sanaâ Saoiabi, Noureddine Abidi, Khalil Azzaoui, Belkheir Hammouti, Mohammed Er-Rajy, Shehdeh Jodeh, Rachid Salghi, Rachid Tihmmou and 1 more

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Soumia BerrahouLaboratory of Applied Chemistry of Materials, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, 10090, Morocco.
Souhayla LatifiLaboratory of Applied Chemistry of Materials, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, 10090, Morocco.
Sanaâ SaoiabiLaboratory of Applied Chemistry of Materials, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, 10090, Morocco. s.saoiabi@yahoo.com.
Noureddine Abidi²Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA.
Khalil AzzaouiEngineering Laboratory of Organometallic, Molecular Materials and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, 30000, Morocco.
Belkheir HammoutiEuromed Research Center, Euromed Polytechnic School, Euromed University of Fes, UEMF, Fez, 30030, Fes, Morocco.
Mohammed Er-RajyLIMAS Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Shehdeh JodehDepartment of Chemistry, An-Najah National University, P.O. Box 7, Nablus, Palestine. sjodeh@najah.edu.
Rachid SalghiEuromed Research Center, Euromed Polytechnic School, Euromed University of Fes, UEMF, Fez, 30030, Fes, Morocco.
Rachid TihmmouLaboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment, ENSA, University Ibn Zohr, P.O. Box 1136, Agadir, 80000, Morocco.
Hatem A AbuelizzDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, PO Box 2457, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

This work describes the eco-friendly synthesis and multifunctional performance of hydroxyapatite/cellulose (HAp@Cell) bio-films prepared from Moroccan natural phosphate and cotton-derived cellulose through a solvent-free, low-temperature (< 100 °C) route. Structural (XRD) and morphological (SEM) analyses confirmed nanocrystalline HAp homogeneously dispersed in a semi-crystalline cellulose matrix, creating a rough and porous network favorable for molecular interactions. The optimized film (PC5) exhibited outstanding adsorption toward methylene blue (qₑ,max ≈ 85 mg g⁻¹) and natural indigo (~ 95% removal). Kinetic data fitted the pseudo-second-order model, while the Freundlich isotherm best described multilayer adsorption, indicating a heterogeneous surface with high affinity for cationic dyes. At the molecular scale, non-covalent interactions such as hydrogen bonding, electrostatic attraction, and π–π coupling between dye molecules and surface hydroxyl/phosphate groups dominate the adsorption process. The same surface chemistry governs the antibacterial mechanism, where the controlled release of Ca²⁺ and PO₄³⁻ ions combined with electrostatic contact destabilizes bacterial membranes, producing inhibition zones of 25 mm for S. aureus and 20 mm for E. coli. The films maintain over 85% adsorption efficiency after five reuse cycles, demonstrating high stability and regeneration potential. These results position the HAp@Cell composite as a sustainable, dual-function material for wastewater decolorization and antimicrobial protection within Morocco’s eco-circular strategy.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsCelluloseColoring AgentsDurapatiteAdsorptionEscherichia coliKineticsMethylene BlueStaphylococcus aureusAnti-Bacterial AgentsCelluloseColoring AgentsDurapatiteMethylene BlueDye Adsorption and Antibacterial MechanismEco-Designed Bio-FilmsHydroxyapatite/Cellulose CompositeMoroccan Natural PhosphateNon-Covalent Interactions

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PMID41807695
PMCPMC13096167

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