Highly Antibacterial and Antifungal Cotton Fabric for Effective Odor Adsorption and Durable Waterproofing

• DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c18884
• Publication Date: 2025-01-21T07:09:49Z
• Authors: Wen Wen; Xinyi Yu; Bo Zhou; Mingzhu Tian; Gang Li; Yidong Shi; Lin Tan
• Keywords: Waterproofing

The demand for antibacterial, antifungal, and deodorant textiles has grown significantly with the increasing concern health hygiene. In this study, novel functional cotton fabric (EE) long-lasting activity was prepared by graft modification triclosan eugenol. EE shows more than 99% antibacterial antifungal against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Trichophyton rubrum through mechanisms such as inhibiting enzyme disrupting cell structure. addition, a deodorization rate of 70% odorous gases produced humans, sweat, foot odor, manure odor. contrast to conventional coatings or wraps, demonstrates stable functionality. After 50 washing cycles, still exhibited durable properties that exceeded AAA requirements (FZ/T 73023, showing after washes) excellent properties. While retaining breathability biosafety original fabric, also possesses antifouling Therefore, development functions in study addresses urgent need public environmental friendliness. can effectively enhance value quality life users.