Synthesis of novel pyridinium N‐chloramine precursors and its antimicrobial application on cotton fabrics. Issue 38 (8th June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Li, Lingdong; Chi, Xiaofang; Gai, Fangyuan; Zhou, Hao; Zhang, Fengxiang; Zhao (Kent), Zongbao
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied polymer science. Volume 134:Issue 38(2017)
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• Publication Date: 2017-06-08
• Subjects: biomaterials -- coatings -- grafting -- textiles; Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; 668.9
• DOI: 10.1002/app.45323
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8995

Abstract

ABSTRACT: To control pathogenic microbial contamination on polymeric material surface, it is pivotal to develop materials with efficacious antimicrobial activity. Two pyridinium N ‐chloramine precursors containing a siloxane handle were synthesized, characterized, and grafted onto cotton fabrics. The attenuated total reflectance spectra and scanning electron microscope photo analysis indicated that the cotton fabric surface was successfully modified. The resultant chlorinated fabric samples were challenged against bacteria Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923. Results showed that: (1) the surface modified cotton fabrics displayed satisfactory biocidal efficacy; (2) the precursor structure played a major role on surface grafting and antibacterial activity. This work provides two promising pyridinium N ‐chloramine precursors which hold potential application for preparing antibacterial textile materials. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci.2017, 134, 45323. Abstract :