USE OF SILVER-LOADED ZEOLITES IN THE ANTIBACTERIAL FINISHING OF COTTON FABRICS
Articles > Article · 2013
Authors: Candan CAN, Ayşegül KÖRLÜ, Mustafa ATEŞ
TEKSTIL VE KONFEKSIYON, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2013, vol 23, pp 32-37
Summary
Zeolite is a valuable natural mineral whose usage area has been increasing each passing day having unique features. Having antibacterial,antifungal and antiviral properties, silver has been safely used for many years in many areas. An antibacterial zeolite can be obtained binding silver ions to zeolite by the ion exchange method. Natural zeolites are pretty good carriers for silver ions, and offer several advantages. In this study, the characteristics of cotton fabrics appliqued by silver-exchanged antibacterial zeolites were investigated.