Assessment of bacteria-textile interactions using Scanning Electron Microscopy: A study on LbL chitosan/alginate coated cotton
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چکیده
In order to evaluate the activity of antimicrobial textiles there are several standard methods available. The most common can be divided in two categories: (1) qualitative methods: AATCC 147:1998, and JIS L 1902:2002 – Halo method and (2) quantitative methods: AATCC 100:1999 and JIS L 1902:2002 – Absorption method. However, these standard methods are time consuming and require appropriate facilities with respect to microbiology. Despite their ability to restrict bacteria growth, the textile samples could be colonized with bacteria that may develop a suitable environment for future colonization. In this case, the standard methods normally used to measure antimicrobial activity of textiles are rendered ineffective concerning the assessment of bacterial adhesion.
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