Essays about: "antibacterial agent"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words antibacterial agent.

  1. 1. Digital Valve-Jet Printing of Chitosan Ink on Cotton Fabric for Antibacterial and Comfort Properties

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Media Haghi; [2023]
    Keywords : Chitosan; Digital printing; Valve-jet printing; ChromoJet printer; Antibacterial textile; cotton fabric;

    Abstract : Throughout history, the spread of microorganisms has caused much damage including infectious diseases and deaths. Ever since humans realized the impact of bacteria especially on population health many efforts have been done to combat the spread of pathogens. READ MORE

  3. 2. Surface functionalization of nonwoven polypropylene with BTCA polycarboxylic acid in supercritical carbon dioxide medium

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Md Fahad Khan; [2021]
    Keywords : Nonwoven polypropylene; Supercritical carbon dioxide; Surface functionalization; 1; 2; 3; 4- Butanetetracarboxylic acid; Impregnation; Environmentfriendly; Hydrophilicity;

    Abstract : Nonwoven polypropylene has been utilized broadly in various hygienic and medical textile applications because of its excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and minimal expense contrast with other synthetic polymers. However, the insufficiency of surface tethering groups, including adhesion, wettability, and hydrophilicity, some applications are not convenient on nonwoven polypropylene surfaces such as dyeing, printing, attachment of antibacterial and bioactive agents. READ MORE

  4. 3. Biopreservation effects with Wickerhamomyces anomalus after 2 months moist airtight storage of sorghum

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Microbiology

    Author : Louise Nybogård; [2016]
    Keywords : wickerhamomyces anomalus; sorghum; storage; biocontrol; biopreservation; food loss;

    Abstract : Today one third of all produced food is thrown away and one reason for this is microbial spoilage. Hunger and malnutrition in Africa could be reduced if the food loss is reduced. Wickerhamomyces anomalus is a possible biocontrol agent in food science that has shown antifungal and antibacterial effects on, for example, stored barley. READ MORE

  5. 4. Recombinant spider silk with antimicrobial properties

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Linnea Nilebäck; [2013]
    Keywords : Spider silk; antimicrobial peptides; bactericidal enzymes; recombinant production; antibacterial assays; Spindeltråd; antimikrobiella peptider; antibakteriella enzymer; rekombinant produktion; antibakteriella analyser;

    Abstract : Immobilizing antimicrobial substances onto biocompatible materials is an important approach for the design of novel, functionalized medical devices. By choosing antimicrobial substances from innate immune systems, the risk for development of resistance in pathogenic microbes is lower than if conventional antibiotics are used. READ MORE

  6. 5. Pepparmyntans bioaktiva ämnen - hur påverkar de människors hälsa?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Anton Pallin; [2010]
    Keywords : pepparmynta; örtte; antioxidanter; luteolin; mentol; menton;

    Abstract : Since early civilization, herbal tea has been used as remedies for an abundance of different diseases. Among these herbal remedies, peppermint (Mentha piperita) was used for its effect on bowel related ailments. Even though peppermint was not described until late 17th century, it has been used since 1000 years before Christ by the Egyptians. READ MORE