Investigation on the effect of RF air plasma and neem leaf extract treatment on the surface modification and antimicrobial activity of cotton fabric

Krishnakumar, V.; Jayakumar, S.; Rajendran, R.; Thilagavathi, G.

doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2007.09.088

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“…In the surgical zone, a lot of priority has been given to the protection of the surgical team from the patient's infectious blood and other body fluids and vice versa. Therefore, surgical fabrics should possess more antimicrobial properties (Vaideki, Jayakumar, Rajendran, & Thilagavathi, 2008;Mucha, Hoter, & Swerev, 2002). The cellulose fiber skin scaffolds contain cellulose, a homopolymer of ␤-d-glucopyranose units linked together by (1→4)-glycosideic bonds (Gardner, Oporto, Mills, Said, & Samir, 2008).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Cellulose–polymer–Ag nanocomposite fibers for antibacterial fabrics/skin scaffolds

Raghavendra

Jayaramudu

Varaprasad

et al. 2013

Carbohydrate Polymers

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Natural carbohydrates (polysaccharides): gum acacia (GA) and gaur gum (GG) were employed in dilute solutions: 0.3%, 0.5% and 0.7% (w/v), as effective reductants for the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from AgNO3. The formed AgNPs were impregnated into cellulose fibers after confirming their formation by utilizing ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectral studies, Fourier transforms infrared (FTIR) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The surface morphology of the developed cellulose-silver nanocomposite fibers (CSNCFs) were examined with scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). The thermal stability and mechanical properties of the CSNCFs were found to be better than cellulose fibers alone. The antibacterial activity of the nanocomposites was studied by inhibition zone method against Escherichia coli, which suggested that the developed CSNCFs can function effectively as anti-microbial agents. Hence, the developed CSNCFs can effectively used for tissue scaffolding.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cellulose–polymer–Ag nanocomposite fibers for antibacterial fabrics/skin scaffolds

Raghavendra

Jayaramudu

Varaprasad

et al. 2013

Carbohydrate Polymers

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“…14.11). The citric acid added as a crosslinking agent increases the durability of the finish by forming a chemical bond with both azadirachtin and the fabric, which is also evident from the FTIR spectra [140].…”

Section: Antimicrobial Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 94%

Plasma-treated yarns for biomedical applications

Gupta

Saxena

Grover

et al. 2010

Technical Textile Yarns

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“…Antimicrobial seaweed extract has also been applied to cotton (Sheeba and Thambidurai, 2009). Adsorption of neem extract on cotton is enhanced by plasma pre-treatment of the fabric (Vaideki et al ., 2007(Vaideki et al ., , 2008. Cotton fabric fi nished with tulsi ( Ocimum sanctum ) is both antifungal and antibacterial (Nagarajan, 2009).…”

Section: Natural Bioactive Agents On Natural Fi Bresmentioning

confidence: 96%

Antimicrobial natural fibres

Borsa

2012

Handbook of Natural Fibres

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Investigation on the effect of RF air plasma and neem leaf extract treatment on the surface modification and antimicrobial activity of cotton fabric

Cited by 57 publications

References 18 publications

Cellulose–polymer–Ag nanocomposite fibers for antibacterial fabrics/skin scaffolds

Cellulose–polymer–Ag nanocomposite fibers for antibacterial fabrics/skin scaffolds

Plasma-treated yarns for biomedical applications

Antimicrobial natural fibres

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