Methodological issues in evaluating the antimicrobial efficiency of antimicrobial-superhydrophobic fabrics Patil, Amol Janardan, Zhao, Yan, Liu, Xin and Wang, Xungai 2017, Methodological issues in evaluating the antimicrobial efficiency of antimicrobial-superhydrophobic fabrics, in TCPFT 2017 : International Conference on Textile and Clothing; present and future trends, Power Publishers, Kolkota, India, pp. 115-121. Attached Files Name Description MIMEType Size Downloads Title Methodological issues in evaluating the antimicrobial efficiency of antimicrobial-superhydrophobic fabrics Author(s) Patil, Amol Janardan Zhao, Yan Liu, Xin orcid.org/0000-0001-9223-1858 Wang, Xungai orcid.org/0000-0002-3549-6769 Conference name Textile and Clothing. Conference (2017 : Kolkata, India) Conference location Kolkata, India Conference dates 2017/01/03 - 2017/01/05 Title of proceedings TCPFT 2017 : International Conference on Textile and Clothing; present and future trends Publication date 2017 Start page 115 End page 121 Total pages 7 Publisher Power Publishers Place of publication Kolkota, India Keyword(s) antimicrobial, superhydrophobic, dual functional, cotton fabric Summary Antimicrobial textiles are desired in areas such as sportswear, inner garments, and upholstery. Recently, dual functional (antimicrobial and superhydrophobic) fabrics are proposed to mitigate the threat of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Numerous studies suggest the risk of hospital textiles causing cross-contamination; because HAI-related pathogens can survive on hospital textiles (such as doctor/nurse uniform, patient bedding, linen) due to contact with infected patients and the contaminated fluids (urine, vomit, sneeze etc.). In such scenario, antimicrobial functionality can kill the adhered bacteria while a superhydrophobic surface can repel pathogen-rich fluids splashes and droplets.Due to the non-wetting property of the dual functional fabrics, their antimicrobial performance evaluation by conventional tests is challenging as absorption of bacterial culture is a prime need for such tests. The superhydrophobic nature inhibits adhesion of bacteria to the fabric surface. Therefore, in this work, we have initiated certain changes in the protocol of the AATCC 100:2012 test method to realize consistent and reliable evaluation of the antimicrobial performance of dual functional fabrics. The new test method is likely to facilitate the adoption of dual functional fabrics in practical applications. ISBN 9789384923150 Language eng Field of Research 091205 Functional Materials 091209 Polymers and Plastics 060599 Microbiology not elsewhere classified Socio Economic Objective 920299 Health and Support Services not elsewhere classified HERDC Research category E2 Full written paper - non-refereed / Abstract reviewed ERA Research output type E Conference publication Copyright notice ©2017, Debasish Das Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30091080 Document type: Conference Paper Collections: Institute for Frontier Materials GTP Research Related Links Link Description   Unless expressly stated otherwise, the copyright for items in DRO is owned by the author, with all rights reserved. Versions Version Filter Type Mon, 06 Feb 2017, 12:42:38 EST Mon, 06 Feb 2017, 12:43:10 EST Tue, 07 Feb 2017, 04:00:31 EST Tue, 07 Feb 2017, 07:10:37 EST Tue, 21 Feb 2017, 12:36:38 EST Wed, 22 Feb 2017, 13:54:00 EST Tue, 24 Apr 2018, 14:53:36 EST Tue, 24 Apr 2018, 14:57:05 EST Filtered Full Citation counts:   Cited 0 times in TR Web of Science Cited 0 times in Scopus Search Google Scholar Access Statistics: 68 Abstract Views, 1 File Downloads  -  Detailed Statistics Created: Tue, 21 Feb 2017, 12:36:38 EST

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