Knitted Structures Made of Antibacterial Fibers Intended for Protective Gloves
At a time of growing epidemic hazards caused by a very rapid evolution of dangerous pathogens, there is a pressing demand for bioactive textiles. Therefore, the development of high-quality knitted structures that could be used as bioactive protective materials has become a priority. This publication...
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| author | Emilia Smiechowicz Barbara Niekraszewicz Magdalena Klonowska Marta Strzelinska Emilia Irzmanska Natalia Litwicka |
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| description | At a time of growing epidemic hazards caused by a very rapid evolution of dangerous pathogens, there is a pressing demand for bioactive textiles. Therefore, the development of high-quality knitted structures that could be used as bioactive protective materials has become a priority. This publication describes the fabrication of functional knitted structures from previously prepared antibacterial cellulose fibers containing nanosilica with immobilized silver nanoparticles. The structural and physical parameters of knitted fabrics made from them were studied with a view to their potential application in bioactive protective gloves. Tests of the basic structural and physical parameters of the knitted fabrics did not show that the nanomodifier applied in fibers significantly impacts the physical properties of the resulting fabrics. Moreover, water vapor permeability, cut resistance, and pH test results relevant to the functional and protective properties of interest and to user comfort showed that the obtained fabrics can be used in the production of bioactive protective gloves. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-06a7cdddba644aa48cc50a702b92381d2023-12-08T15:20:29ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442023-11-011623727610.3390/ma16237276Knitted Structures Made of Antibacterial Fibers Intended for Protective GlovesEmilia Smiechowicz0Barbara Niekraszewicz1Magdalena Klonowska2Marta Strzelinska3Emilia Irzmanska4Natalia Litwicka5Department of Mechanical Engineering, Informatics and Chemistry of Polymer Materials, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Lodz University of Technology, Zeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, PolandDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Informatics and Chemistry of Polymer Materials, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Lodz University of Technology, Zeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, PolandInstitute of Material Science of Textiles and Polymer Composites, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Lodz University of Technology, Zeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, PolandDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Informatics and Chemistry of Polymer Materials, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Lodz University of Technology, Zeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, PolandDepartment of Personal Protective Equipment, Central Institute for Labour Protection—National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Personal Protective Equipment, Central Institute for Labour Protection—National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warsaw, PolandAt a time of growing epidemic hazards caused by a very rapid evolution of dangerous pathogens, there is a pressing demand for bioactive textiles. Therefore, the development of high-quality knitted structures that could be used as bioactive protective materials has become a priority. This publication describes the fabrication of functional knitted structures from previously prepared antibacterial cellulose fibers containing nanosilica with immobilized silver nanoparticles. The structural and physical parameters of knitted fabrics made from them were studied with a view to their potential application in bioactive protective gloves. Tests of the basic structural and physical parameters of the knitted fabrics did not show that the nanomodifier applied in fibers significantly impacts the physical properties of the resulting fabrics. Moreover, water vapor permeability, cut resistance, and pH test results relevant to the functional and protective properties of interest and to user comfort showed that the obtained fabrics can be used in the production of bioactive protective gloves.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/23/7276antibacterial lyocell fibersnanosilicaimmobilized silver nanoparticlesknitted structuresprotective gloves |
| spellingShingle | Emilia Smiechowicz Barbara Niekraszewicz Magdalena Klonowska Marta Strzelinska Emilia Irzmanska Natalia Litwicka Knitted Structures Made of Antibacterial Fibers Intended for Protective Gloves Materials antibacterial lyocell fibers nanosilica immobilized silver nanoparticles knitted structures protective gloves |
| title | Knitted Structures Made of Antibacterial Fibers Intended for Protective Gloves |
| title_full | Knitted Structures Made of Antibacterial Fibers Intended for Protective Gloves |
| title_fullStr | Knitted Structures Made of Antibacterial Fibers Intended for Protective Gloves |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knitted Structures Made of Antibacterial Fibers Intended for Protective Gloves |
| title_short | Knitted Structures Made of Antibacterial Fibers Intended for Protective Gloves |
| title_sort | knitted structures made of antibacterial fibers intended for protective gloves |
| topic | antibacterial lyocell fibers nanosilica immobilized silver nanoparticles knitted structures protective gloves |
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