Table 1 Characteristics of the retained CML–T composites
S. No. | Composite name | Visual appearance | Appearance of shape under scanning electron microscopy | Size (in nm) | % Removal efficiency | Antimicrobial activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | CML–1T | White | Crystalline | 65.89 ± 2.37 | 58.19 ± 0.94 | Positive |
2 | CML–2T | Light brown | Irregular | 56.00 ± 0.96 | 81.79 ± 1.89 | Positive |
3 | CML–3T | Dark brown | Oval | 16.00 ± 0.36 | 70.72 ± 1.67 | Negative |