Citronellol-Based Long-Lasting Antibacterial Cotton Fabrics without Bacterial Resistance

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Antibacterial cotton helps prevent the growth and spread of harmful microorganisms, reduces the risk of infection, and has a prolonged service life by reducing bacterial degradation. However, most antibacterial agents used are toxic to humans and the environment. Citronellol-poly(N,N-dimethyl ethyl methacrylate) (CD), a highly effective antibacterial polymer, is synthesized from natural herbal essential oils (EOs). CD exhibited efficient, rapid bactericidal activity against Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and drug-resistant bacteria. Citronellol's environmental benignity makes CDs less hemolytic. Notably, negligible drug resistance developed after 15 bacterial subcultures. The CD-treated cotton fabric displayed better antibacterial performance than AAA-grade antibacterial fabric, even after repeated washing. This study extends the practical application of EOs to antibacterial surfaces and fabrics, which is promising for use in personal care products and medical settings.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:23

Enthalten in:

Macromolecular bioscience - 23(2023), 10 vom: 12. Okt., Seite e2300169

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lian, Liqin [VerfasserIn]
Pang, Chuming [VerfasserIn]
Wei, Hongxin [VerfasserIn]
Hong, Liangzhi [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antibacterial cotton fabric
Antibiotic resistance
Citronellol
Journal Article
Launderability

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Date Revised 16.10.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status Publisher

doi:

10.1002/mabi.202300169

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM358080274