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Multifunctional ZnO/Nylon 6 nanofiber mats by an electrospinning - electrospraying hybrid process for use in protective applications
- Abstract::
- ZnO/Nylon 6 nanofiber mats were prepared by an electrospinning–electrospraying hybrid process in which ZnO nanoparticles were dispersed on the surface of Nylon 6 nanofibers without becoming completely embedded. The prepared ZnO/Nylon 6 nanofiber mats were evaluated for their abilities to kill bacteria or inhibit their growth and to catalytically detoxify chemicals. Results showed that these ZnO/Nylon 6 nanofiber mats had excellent antibacterial efficiency (99.99%) against both the Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Bacillus cereus bacteria. In addition, they exhibited good detoxifying efficiency (95%) against paraoxon, a simulant of highly toxic chemicals. ZnO/Nylon 6 nanofiber mats were also deposited onto nylon/cotton woven fabrics and the nanofiber mats did not significantly affect the moisture vapor transmission rates and air permeability values of the fabrics. Therefore, ZnO/Nylon 6 nanofiber mats prepared by the electrospinning–electrospraying hybrid process are promising material candidates for protective applications.
- Author(s):
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Vitchuli, Narendiran , Shi, Quan , Nowak, Joshua , Kay, Kathryn , Caldwell, Jane M. , Breidt, Frederick , Bourham, Mohamed , McCord, Marian , Zhang, Xiangwu
- Subject(s):
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Escherichia coli , air , antibacterial properties , cotton fabric , detoxification (processing) , nanofibers , nanoparticles , nylon , paraoxon , permeability , protective clothing , vapors , zinc oxide
- Description:
- Includes references
- Source:
- Science and technology of advanced materials 2011 Oct., v. 12, no. 5
- Language:
- English
- Year:
- 2011
- Collection:
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Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
- File:
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- Rights:
- Works produced by employees of the U.S. Government as part of their official duties are not copyrighted within the U.S. The content of this document is not copyrighted.
