Biocidal Polyester
Abstract
Polyester fabrics were modified by covalently linking heterocyclic moieties, which could be halogenated, to the surfaces of the polyester fabrics. Antimicrobial activity was introduced into the fabrics and fibers by exposure to a source of oxidative chlorine (chlorine bleach) that converted the heterocyclic polymer moieties into N-chloramine functionalites. The antimicrobial activity could be repeatedly regenerated following its loss on challenge with suspensions of bacteria by further washing with aqueous oxidative chlorine. Biocidal polyester fabrics, fibers, and other materials potentially will be effective in reducing, or eliminating entirely, pathogenic microorganisms and odor causing microorganisms which directly contact them.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA458142
Entities
People
- C.-i. Wei
- Catherine Winkelmann
- J. F. Williams
- J. I. Santiago
- Jangho Kim
- Jian Lin
- R. M. Broughton
- S. D. Worley
- Unchin Cho
Organizations
- Auburn University