New Textile for Personal Protective Equipment—Plasma Chitosan/Silver Nanoparticles Nylon Fabric

New Textile for Personal Protective Equipment—Plasma Chitosan/Silver Nanoparticles Nylon Fabric

Fabric structures are prone to contamination with microorganisms, as their morphology and ability to retain moisture creates a proper environment for their growth. In this work, a novel, easily processed and cheap coating for a nylon fabric with antimicrobial characteristics was developed. After pla...

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Main Authors: Cláudia M. Botelho, Margarida M. Fernandes, Jefferson M. Souza, Nicolina Dias, Ana M. Sousa, José A. Teixeira, Raul Fangueiro, Andrea Zille
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Fibers
Subjects:
fabric
infection
chitosan
silver nanoparticles
antimicrobial
facemask
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6439/9/1/3

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