Abstract
A novel and universal procedure has been developed for producing nanosized stable silver particles on cotton fabrics in a simple and cost-effective manner with complete control of the silver loading level on the fabrics; the antibacterial effect of Ag-nanocoated fabrics on various bacteria was evaluated by growth inhibition; for biomedical applications, skin irritation tests on guinea pigs were performed and no side effects were observed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Bacterial Adhesion / drug effects
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Bandages* / microbiology
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Cotton Fiber
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Escherichia coli / drug effects
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Guinea Pigs
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Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Nanomedicine*
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Silver / chemistry*
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Silver / pharmacology*
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Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
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Textiles / microbiology
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Silver