Antibacterial fabrics modified with betulin for medical and general applications

• Autorzy: Sowiński Artur D. , Tarachowicz Ludwik A. , Kłeczek Anna , Brzezińska Natalia , Pyza Maciej , Gabor Jadwiga , Gierek Zuzanna , Zabrowarny Adam , Swinarew Andrzej S.

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DOI

10.34821/eng.biomat.169.2023.23-26

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study examines the potential use of betulin as an alternative to silver in enhancing vinyl-coated fabrics. Silver, commonly used to impart antimicrobial properties to polymers, raises environmental and cytotoxicity concerns. Betulin, known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antifungal characteristics, emerges as an eco-friendly alternative. The study highlights the possible applications of betulin in various sectors, such as medical, military, and public settings, where addressing the challenge of harmful biofilms is critical. The aim of this research was to assess the possible effectiveness of betulin as a modifier in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated textiles. The study involved extracting betulin, preparing plasticizer-based betulin premix, incorporating it into plastisol, and then coating fabrics to analyze its effect on surface bioactivity. Preliminary tribological studies were conducted to assess the durability of the coating. According to the ISO 22196:2007 standard, significant antibacterial effects were observed, with an activity rating (R) ranging between 1.55 and 2.0. In addition, tribological studies indicated an improvement in coating durability compared to conventional PVC coatings. The results suggest that betulin shows potential as a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly alternative, contributing to improved product functionality while minimizing environmental impact. Further research is planned to investigate the potential of betulin in polymer modification and to exploit its positive impact on human health and environmental sustainability.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

betulin; antimicrobial fabrics; biofilm prevention; polyvinyl chloride coating; activity rating; tribological studies

PL

betulina; tribologia; biomateriały

• Wydawca: Polish Society for Biomaterials in Cracow
• Czasopismo: Engineering of Biomaterials
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: vol. 26, no. 169
• Strony: 23--26
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 8 poz., rys., tab., zdj.

Twórcy

autor

Sowiński Artur D.

• Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia, 75 Pułku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzów, Poland
• Development Department, Partner Systems Sp. z o.o., Jerzego z Dąbrowy 5d, 77-300 Człuchów, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4922-6790

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Tarachowicz Ludwik A.

• Development Department, Partner Systems Sp. z o.o., Jerzego z Dąbrowy 5d, 77-300 Człuchów, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2059-2177

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Kłeczek Anna

• Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia, 75 Pułku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzów, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6066-3349

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Brzezińska Natalia

• Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia, 75 Pułku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzów, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8648-2498

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Pyza Maciej

• Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia, 75 Pułku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzów, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7904-9303

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Gabor Jadwiga

• Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia, 75 Pułku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzów, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4850-1608

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Gierek Zuzanna

• Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia, Medyków 18, 40-752 Katowice, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2107-9755

autor

Zabrowarny Adam

• Development Department, Partner Systems Sp. z o.o., Jerzego z Dąbrowy 5d, 77-300 Człuchów, Poland
• Mechatronics Department, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Jana Karola Chodkiewicza 30, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4252-4967

autor

Swinarew Andrzej S.

• Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia, 75 Pułku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzów, Poland
• Institute of Sport Science, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Mikołowska 72A, 40-065 Katowice, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6116-9510

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