Abstract
Abstract
The aim of this study is to examine the anti-hygenic properties and washing resistance of cotton fabrics coated with propolis-loaded hydrogel. The anti-hygenic effect of AgNO3, which is frequently used as an antimicrobial agent in textile materials, and the antimicrobial effect of propolis were compared in this study for the first time. PVA and NaCMC were used for hydrogel production due to their biocompatibility and non-toxicity. The efficacy of propolis or AgNO3-doped hydrogel-impregnated cotton fabrics against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and Candida albicans fungus was investigated and compared with each other. As a result of the assessments, it was determined that propolis was a natural antibacterial agent that can be an alternative to AgNO3. When the content of the active substance used increased, so did the antibacterial effect and washing resistance. While SEM images were used to display the hydrogel coating, SEM-EDX was used to determine the silver content in the silver-doped layers. ATR-FTIR results also support the flavonoid and phenol contents in the structure of propolis. The changes in the basic comfort properties of the products were found at acceptable levels.
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