Antibacterial, Antiviral and Antifungal Activity of Zinc Oxide Tetrapod in Polypropylene Compared to Other Zinc Based Additives DOI
Jérôme Vachon,

Jawaher A. Alfurhood,

Mai S. Alsubaie

et al.

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Polypropylene (PP) was compounded with 3 different zinc‐based additives, zinc oxide tetrapod (t‐ZnO), oxide, and pyrithione (ZPT) at concentrations (0.1–2 wt%) their antimicrobial (AM) efficacy toward bacteria, virus, fungi assessed. Additionally, caprylic acid (CA), aimed to be used as a promoter, showed inherent AM properties when in PP (at 2 wt% loading, log R = 2.5 4.1 against Escherichia coli Staphylococcus aureus , respectively) synergistic effect additives. CA enhanced performance, thus effectively requiring less overall concentration of Zn provide the same (additives loadings down 0.1 for ZPT 0.4 tZnO equal amount). The antiviral H 1 N selected materials superiority compared t‐ZnO, up 93% viral reduction after 6 h versus 85% t‐ZnO. Similarly, superior antifungal properties, almost no fungal growth 28 days incubation, while some visible microscope on t‐ZnO additive loading. morphology particles assessed using visualization techniques (CT‐scan SEM–EDX). A similar distribution or without obtained, yet shape both cases (ZPT t‐ZnO). At high matrix, may act plasticizer during extrusion would help retaining particles.

Language: Английский

Advanced Composites Manufacturing and Plastics Processing DOI Open Access
Patricia Krawczak, Ludwig Cardon

Materials, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 18(7), P. 1670 - 1670

Published: April 5, 2025

Environmental and energy concerns digitalization are currently profoundly reshaping the plastics composites industry [...]

Language: Английский

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Antibacterial, Antiviral and Antifungal Activity of Zinc Oxide Tetrapod in Polypropylene Compared to Other Zinc Based Additives DOI
Jérôme Vachon,

Jawaher A. Alfurhood,

Mai S. Alsubaie

et al.

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Polypropylene (PP) was compounded with 3 different zinc‐based additives, zinc oxide tetrapod (t‐ZnO), oxide, and pyrithione (ZPT) at concentrations (0.1–2 wt%) their antimicrobial (AM) efficacy toward bacteria, virus, fungi assessed. Additionally, caprylic acid (CA), aimed to be used as a promoter, showed inherent AM properties when in PP (at 2 wt% loading, log R = 2.5 4.1 against Escherichia coli Staphylococcus aureus , respectively) synergistic effect additives. CA enhanced performance, thus effectively requiring less overall concentration of Zn provide the same (additives loadings down 0.1 for ZPT 0.4 tZnO equal amount). The antiviral H 1 N selected materials superiority compared t‐ZnO, up 93% viral reduction after 6 h versus 85% t‐ZnO. Similarly, superior antifungal properties, almost no fungal growth 28 days incubation, while some visible microscope on t‐ZnO additive loading. morphology particles assessed using visualization techniques (CT‐scan SEM–EDX). A similar distribution or without obtained, yet shape both cases (ZPT t‐ZnO). At high matrix, may act plasticizer during extrusion would help retaining particles.

Language: Английский

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