2023
DOI: 10.3390/ma16145090
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Antimicrobial Properties of Chitosan-Modified Cotton Fabric Treated with Aldehydes and Zinc Oxide Particles

Abstract: Chitosan is a natural biopolymer with a proven ability to impart textile materials with antimicrobial properties when loaded onto them. The mechanism of its bacteriological activity depends on the contact between the positive and negative charges of the amino groups located on the surface of the microbes. Unfortunately, the type of microorganisms and pH influence this action–shortcomings that can be avoided by chitosan modification and by loading its film with substances possessing antimicrobial properties. In… Show more

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“…In this study, a combination of two approaches of mitigation of transfer of pathogens described in the literature was chosen: substitution of usually used textiles woven using continuous filament polypropylene yarn-based fabric as described in [7] and doping of the polymer used with antimicrobial properties, such as described in [2,12,13,17,18] and others. Additionally, the impact of such textiles was verified and quantified in real-life conditions in a medical facility with frequent movement of staff and patients.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…In this study, a combination of two approaches of mitigation of transfer of pathogens described in the literature was chosen: substitution of usually used textiles woven using continuous filament polypropylene yarn-based fabric as described in [7] and doping of the polymer used with antimicrobial properties, such as described in [2,12,13,17,18] and others. Additionally, the impact of such textiles was verified and quantified in real-life conditions in a medical facility with frequent movement of staff and patients.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In fact, textile surfaces such as curtains and upholstery have been found to be contaminated over time in healthcare settings and host pathogens for up to 90 days [9]. To mitigate these risks, textiles utilizing new biocidal treatments are developed by many researchers, utilizing, for example, metallic nanoparticles, plasma treatments [10], new organic biocidal substances [11], and their combinations with inorganic nanoparticles [12]. However, new biocides have to comply with relevant regulations [13]; thus, their application in the near future is limited to prototypes.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%