(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Beijing, Mar. 7 (Petra) -- Chinese scientists have developed a nanogel that can be applied to textiles for durable antibacterial effects, according to Xinhua news agency.
Since bacterial infections seriously threaten human's health, the design of nanoscale antibacterial materials has become a hot research area.
Scientists from Shanghai-based Donghua University have developed a kind of environmentally friendly nanogel with long-lasting antibacterial effects, good biocompatibility and positive effects on preventing wound infection, the agency reported.
The nanogel has a regular spherical structure with a size of about 200 nanometers. It was grafted on the surface of cotton fibers displaying good thermal stability, which is essential for the finishing of fabrics.
"The research provides a reference for the future design of functional clothing, antibacterial dressings and other biomedical materials," said Qin Xiaohong, one of the researchers working on the study.
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07/03/2019 15:17:28
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