Ultrasound radiation as a "throwing stones" technique for the production of antibacterial nanocomposite textiles

ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2010 Jul;2(7):1999-2004. doi: 10.1021/am100291w.

Abstract

Ultrasound irradiation was applied as a "throwing stones" technique for coating cotton bandages with MgO and Al(2)O(3) commercially obtained nanoparticles. The homogeneous distribution of the nanoparticles without any aggregation on the fabrics was demonstrated. The antibacterial activities of the MgO/Al(2)O(3)-fabric nanocomposite were tested against Escherichia coli (Gram negative) and Staphylococcus aureus (Gram positive) cultures. A significant bactericidal effect, even in a concentration <1% (by weight), was detected.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aluminum Oxide / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry*
  • Escherichia coli / growth & development*
  • Magnesium Oxide / chemistry
  • Nanocomposites / chemistry*
  • Staphylococcus aureus / growth & development*
  • Textiles*
  • Ultrasonics*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Magnesium Oxide
  • Aluminum Oxide