Date Approved
10-25-2008
Date Posted
5-20-2010
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department or School
Technology Studies
Committee Member
Dr. Subhas Ghosh, Chair
Committee Member
Dr. Vijay Mannari
Committee Member
Prof John Boyless
Abstract
The Dimethyl hydantoin (DMH) – Isocyanatopropyltriethoxysilane adduct was prepared and applied onto the fabric using pad – dry – pad – dry – cure method. The treated fabric is then chlorinated using NaOCl (6% and 10%) to impart the antimicrobial properties. The treated fabric surface and the chlorine percentage present at the surface of the fabric are evaluated using SEM- EDX and peak of NCO was determined using FTIR analysis. The fabrics were tested for antimicrobial properties using ATCC 2695 gram positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and ATCC 8739 gram negative bacteria Escherichia coli. The treated samples provided very good antimicrobial properties even after three vigorous soap washings. The fabric durability properties such as tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and stiffness and comfort properties such as thermal resistance and evaporative resistance were also measured.
Recommended Citation
Yadav, Sangeeta, "A study of antimicrobial properties of fabric treated with silane and N-halamine complex" (2008). Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 249.
https://commons.emich.edu/theses/249