Author(s):
Amaral, J.S. 
; Fernandes, I.P. ; Pinto, V. ; Ferreira, M.J. ; Barreiro, M.F.
Date: 2012
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10198/10982
Origin: Biblioteca Digital do IPB
Document details
Chitosan-based leather functional coatings with improved antimicrobial properties
Description
Among the interesting biological activities that have been ascribed to chitosan, the antimicrobial activity is probably the one that generates the higher number of applications. Developing antimicrobial coatings for footwear components to be used in direct contact with the feet is of great interest; both at industrial level (reducing the possibility of material deterioration and quality loss) and from the consumer’s point of view (decreasing skin infections and minimizing unpleasant odours). One weakness of this application is addressed to the durability and efficiency of the product antimicrobial activity, since it is directly associated with the availability of the positively charged R–NH3 + groups that are depleted during use.
Among the interesting biological activities that have been ascribed to chitosan, the antimicrobial activity is probably the one that generates the higher number of applications. Developing antimicrobial coatings for footwear components to be used in direct contact with the feet is of great interest; both at industrial level (reducing the possibility of material deterioration and quality loss) and from the consumer’s point of view (decreasing skin infections and minimizing unpleasant odours). One weakness of this application is addressed to the durability and efficiency of the product antimicrobial activity, since it is directly associated with the availability of the positively charged R–NH3 + groups that are depleted during use.
Document Type
Conference Object
Language English
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