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Chitosan Natural Polymer Material for Improving Antibacterial Properties of Textiles
Jianhui Li,Xiao Tian,Tao Hua,Jimin Fu,Mingkin Koo,Wingming Chan,Tszyin Poon +6 more
- Vol. 4, Iss: 5, pp 4014-4038
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In this paper, the textile industry has been seeking to develop innovative products and it is a good choice to organically combine materials with superior functional characteristics and commercial properties. But, it is difficult to find suitable materials with high quality and low cost.Abstract:
In recent years, the textile industry has been seeking to develop innovative products. It is a good choice to organically combine materials with superior functional characteristics and commercial t...read more
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Preparation, Characterization, and Antimicrobial and Antiviral Properties of Silver-Containing Nanocomposites Based on Polylactic Acid-Chitosan.
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Antimicrobial polymeric composites for high-touch surfaces in healthcare applications
Minghui Liu,Lukas A. Bauman,Christiane Lourenço Nogueira,Marc G. Aucoin,William A. Anderson,Boxin Zhao +5 more
TL;DR: Antimicrobial polymer composites have long been utilized in the healthcare field as part of the first line of defense as mentioned in this paper and are desirable in that they pose a minimal risk of developing contagions with antibiotic resistance.
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Naked-eye sensing and target-guiding treatment of bacterial infection using pH-tunable multicolor luminescent lanthanide-based hydrogel.
نسرين علي,Qi Zhou,Xuelin Dong,Binbin Zhang,Xinwei Zhang,Kaide Ou,Qin Wang,Yonggui Liao,Yajiang Yang,Hong Wang +9 more
TL;DR: In this article, a pH-tunable multicolor luminescent lanthanide-based hydrogel (CS/DEX/CP) was obtained by self-assembly of guanosine acid (GMP), ciprofloxacin (CIP), Eu3+, and Tb3+.
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Naked-eye sensing and target-guiding treatment of bacterial infection using pH-tunable multicolor luminescent lanthanide-based hydrogel
TL;DR: In this article , a pH-tunable multicolor luminescent lanthanide-based hydrogel (CS/DEX/CP) was obtained by self-assembly of guanosine acid (GMP), ciprofloxacin (CIP), Eu3+, and Tb3+.
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Chitosan: A biopolymer for textile processes and products
TL;DR: Chitosan is able to confer antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-odor and other biological activities to textile fibers and fabrics, and it presents a myriad of opportunities in eco-friendly textile processes.
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A review of chitin and chitosan applications
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Chitin and Chitosan Preparation from Marine Sources. Structure, Properties and Applications
Islem Younes,Marguerite Rinaudo +1 more
TL;DR: Several selected pharmaceutical and biomedical applications are presented, in which chitin and chitosan are recognized as new biomaterials taking advantage of their biocompatibility and biodegradability.
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Triclosan: environmental exposure, toxicity and mechanisms of action
Andrea B. Dann,Alice Hontela +1 more
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A Review on Chitin and Chitosan Polymers: Structure, Chemistry, Solubility, Derivatives, and Applications
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