[HTML][HTML] Polysaccharide-based antibacterial coating technologies

H Ruan, A Aulova, V Ghai, S Pandit, M Lovmar… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2023‏ - Elsevier
To tackle antimicrobial resistance, a global threat identified by the United Nations, is a
common cause of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) and is responsible for significant …

Chitosan-based nano-smart drug delivery system in breast cancer therapy

Y Herdiana, N Wathoni, D Gozali, S Shamsuddin… - Pharmaceutics, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Despite recent advances, cancer remains the primary killer on a global scale. Numerous
forms of research have been conducted to discover novel and efficient anticancer …

Functional fiber membranes with antibacterial properties for face masks

P Natsathaporn, G Herwig, S Altenried, Q Ren… - Advanced Fiber …, 2023‏ - Springer
Reusable face masks are an important alternative for minimizing costs of disposable and
surgical face masks during pandemics. Often complementary to washing, a prolonged …

Circular economy reinforcement through molecular fabrication of textile wastes with microbial synthesized ZnO nanoparticles to have multifunctional properties

OM Darwesh, IA Matter, NG Al-Balakocy… - Scientific Reports, 2024‏ - nature.com
The fibrous wastes generated from the mills of textile production can be recycled and
converted into high add-values products to be implemented in several applications. The …

Deep eutectic supramolecular polymer functionalized MXene for enhancing mechanical properties, photothermal conversion, and bacterial inactivation of cellulose …

Y Yu, S **, Z Yu, J **ng, H Chen, K Li, C Liu… - International Journal of …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides (Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene) have gained
significant attention for their potential in constructing diverse functional materials, However …

Antimicrobial and UV protective chitosan/lignin multilayer nanocoating with immobilized silver nanoparticles

D Marković, J Petkovska, N Mladenovic… - Journal of Applied …, 2023‏ - Wiley Online Library
Poor antimicrobial activity and lack of protection against UV irradiation are weaknesses of
cotton textiles. In an attempt to impart superior antimicrobial and UV‐protective properties to …

Development of cost-effective, ecofriendly selenium nanoparticle-functionalized cotton fabric for antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity

K Mirza, F Naaz, T Ahmad, N Manzoor, M Sardar - Fermentation, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
In the present study, selenium nanoparticles were synthesized in situ on alkali-activated
cotton fabric using guava leaf extract as a reducing agent. The synthesis was monitored by a …

[HTML][HTML] N-halamine-based polypropylene melt-blown nonwoven fabric with superhydrophilicity and antibacterial properties for face masks

Z Chen, Q Zhao, J Chen, T Mei, W Wang, M Li, D Wang - Polymers, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Polypropylene melt-blown nonwoven fabric (PP MNF) masks can effectively block
pathogens in the environment from entering the human body. However, the adhesion of …

Cotton fabrics modified with molybdenum nanoclusters for photodynamic inactivation of bacteria and viruses

ED Novikova, EV Pronina, YA Vorotnikov… - Journal of …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Design of self-sterilizing materials for protecting surfaces from pathogenic
microorganisms is of profound interest in the medical community. In this study, we have …

[PDF][PDF] Chitosan and its derivatives: a step towards green chemistry

LR Harutyunyan, EV Lasareva - Biointerface Res. Appl. Chem, 2023‏ - researchgate.net
Increasing attention is now being paid to applying green chemistry compounds, ie,
compounds that cause minimum environmental damage. Biopolymers have a leading place …