Different amounts of silver nanoparticles (0.2 g–0.4 g/napkin) were added to cellulose pulp.
The silver nanoparticle incorporated cellulose pulp was proved to be antibacterial by JIS L 1902 method.
The minimum concentration of silver required for antibacterial activity with no cytotoxicity has been found out.
In-vivo vaginal irritation and intracutaneous reactivity studies confirmed the biocompatibility of the material.