@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/15222, title = {Preparation and Antibacterial Properties of Ag+-Exchanged Tobermorite-Chitosan Films}, author = {Andrew P. Hurt and George J. Vine and Samantha E. Booth and Nichola J. Coleman}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Silver-exchanged zeolites and clays are used in polymer composites to confer broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties on a range of functional materials. Tobermorite is a layer lattice mineral whose potential as a carrier for Ag+ ions in antibacterial composites has not yet been investigated. Accordingly, in this study, synthetic tobermorite was ion-exchanged with 10 wt% silver ions and the resulting material was incorporated into a composite film with chitosan. Chitosan is a biocompatible, biodegradable derivative of chitin, a polysaccharide obtained from the shells of crustaceans. The solvent-cast Ag+-exchanged tobermorite-chitosan films were found to exhibit antimicrobial action against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.}, journal = {International Journal of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering}, volume = {6}, number = {12}, year = {2012}, pages = {1172 - 1175}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/15222}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/72}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 72, 2012}, }