The application of natural antibacterial agents seems to be one of the popular research
topics in the field of antibacterial materials due to their unique properties such as good …

The development of ecofriendly procedures to avoid the use of toxic chemicals for the
synthesis of stable silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is highly desired. In the present study, we …

Polyaniline has been extensively used for the corrosion protection of polymeric materials.
However, there have been few studies on its combined antimicrobial activity when used in …

This article presents a systematic investigation of the knitted fabrics made from various
blends of intrinsically antimicrobial poly (hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate)/polylactide …

Textile materials have long been recognised as media supporting the growth of
microorganisms. For various applications including sports apparel, textile materials should …

The application of nanotechnology has gained wide acceptance in the field of protective
textiles. The quest to integrate functionality within the fabric itself has encouraged the …

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 …

Natural polymers like silk can be augmented in vivo with metallic elements to improve their
intrinsic properties and stability. This study demonstrates the uptake of Ag and/or TiO _ 2 TiO …

Protective textiles are a class of functional textiles that serve as a shielding medium to guard
people from the dangerous impact, weather, harmful gases, fire, and pathogens. Hence …

Polymer fibres are widely used in various materials in contact with the human body. As
bacterial contamination may lead to the emergence of disease, it is necessary to provide …