Swedish Scientists Create "Eco-Safe" Antibacterial Fiber That Doesn't Cause Drug-Resistant Bacteria

ecouterre.com 19 Feb '13, 4pm

Swedish Scientists Create "Eco-Safe" Antibacterial Fiber That Doesn't Cause Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Bacteria is a problem, but antibiotic resistant bacteria is an even bigger problem. Now researchers at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm have created a more eco-friendly antibacterial fabric that can control bacteria but won’t leach into the environment and create resistant strains of bacteria. A simple fabric of cellulose is laced with antibacterial polymers that attract and then kill bacteria on contact. The material would be especially helpful in hospitals or for water treatment and with a few more modifications, it can be disposed in a safe way just by burning.

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