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- Title
Layer-by-Layer Assembly for Biofunctionalization of Cellulosic Fibers with Emergent Antimicrobial Agents.
- Authors
Gomes, Ana P.; Mano, João F.; Queiroz, João A.; Gouveia, Isabel C.
- Abstract
Coating with polyelectrolyte multilayers has become a generic way to functionalize a variety of materials. In particular, the layer-by-layer (LbL) technique allows the coating of solid surfaces to give them several functionalities, including controlled release of bioactive agents. At present there are a large number of applications of the LbL technique; however, it is still little explored in the area of textiles. In this review we present an overview of LbL for textile materials made from synthetic or natural fibers. More specifically, LbL is presented as a method for obtaining new bioactive cotton (as in cellulosic fibers) for potential application in the medical field. We also review recent progress in the embedding of active agents in adsorbed multilayers as a novel way to provide the system with a ˵reservoir″ where bioactive agents can be loaded for subsequent release.
- Publication
Advances in Polymer Science, 2016, Vol 271, p225
- ISSN
0065-3195
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/12_2015_318