Mesoporous silica nanoparticle incorporation of essential oils onto synthetic textiles for tailored antimicrobial activity

Healthcare associated infections (HCAI) impose significant financial and environmental problems for modern healthcare settings, therefore it is important to develop novel strategies to combat HCAIs and the causative microorganisms. This study investigates the use of an encapsulated essential oil (EO...

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Main Author: Lillie, John
Published: Manchester Metropolitan University 2016
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.684845