Chemistry of durable and regenerable biocidal textiles. - Gang Sun. 4 0 16; Worley, S. Dave.; 5
ABSTRACT : Unlike the widely used slow-releasing biocidal mechanism now employed in biocidal textiles, a novel regenerable process, based on a regeneration principle and halamine chemistry, has been developed in antimicrobial finishing of textiles. Halamine-modified textile materials demonstrate durable and regenerable antimicrobial functions and execute rapid inactivation of a broad spectrum of microorganisms by contact without yielding drug resistance. The unique properties of the products render them useful materials for medical-use and hygienic textiles. The chemistry of the biocidal materials is be discussed.
Keywords: 2 -- 0; 6; Textile fabrics.;Microorganisms.;Chemistry, Technical.;Anti - Infective agents.;Biodegradation.;Bleaching. -- 20; 20; 2