Title of article
USE OF SILVER-LOADED ZEOLITES IN THE ANTIBACTERIAL FINISHING OF COTTON FABRICS
Author/Authors
CAN, Candan Ege University - Department of Textile Engineering, Turkey , KÖRLÜ, Ayşegül Ege University - Department of Textile Engineering, Turkey , ATEŞ, Mustafa Ege University - Department of Main and Industrial Microbiology, Turkey
From page
32
To page
37
Abstract
Zeolite is a valuable natural mineral whose usage area has been increasing each passing day having unique features. Having antibacterial,antifungal and antiviral properties, silver has been safely used for many years in many areas . An antibacterial zeolite can be obtained binding silver ions to zeolite by the ion exchange method. Natural zeolites are pretty good carriers for silver ions, and offer several advantages. In this study, the characteristics of cotton fabrics appliqued by silver-exchanged antibacterial zeolites were investigated.
Keywords
Zeolite , Silver , Antibacterial , Textile , ICP , MS
Journal title
Journal Of Textile and Apparel
Journal title
Journal Of Textile and Apparel
Record number
2646692
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