A study of antimicrobial properties of fabric treated with silane and N-halamine complex

<p>The Dimethyl hydantoin (DMH) – Isocyanatopropyltriethoxysilane adduct was prepared and applied onto the fabric using pad – dry – pad – dry – cure method. The treated fabric is then chlorinated using NaOCl (6% and 10%) to impart the antimicrobial properties. The treated fabric surface and the chlorine percentage present at the surface of the fabric are evaluated using SEM- EDX and peak of NCO was determined using FTIR analysis. The fabrics were tested for antimicrobial properties using ATCC 2695 gram positive bacteria <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> and ATCC 8739 gram negative bacteria <em>Escherichia col</em>i. The treated samples provided very good antimicrobial properties even after three vigorous soap washings. The fabric durability properties such as tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and stiffness and comfort properties such as thermal resistance and evaporative resistance were also measured.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Technology Studies

Year

2008

Author dc:creator

• Yadav, Sangeeta

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Subhas Ghosh, Chair
• Dr. Vijay Mannari
• Prof John Boyless

• Textile fabrics Testing
• Textile research
• Clothing and dress Health aspects
• Science and Technology Studies
• Social and Behavioral Sciences

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/249

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-1248