The preparation and antimicrobial effect of AgZrP/nylon 6,10 fibers used as dental hygiene materials

• Main Authors: Sirikamon Saengmee-Anupharb, Sroisiri Thaweboon, Taweechai Amornsakchai, Boonyanit Thaweboon, Surachai Dechkunakorn, Theeralaksana Suddhasthira, Toemsak Srikhirin
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Chemistry; Materials Science
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/13964

Silver zirconium phosphate (AgZrP) was incorporated into nylon 6,10 fibers by using a twin screw extruder to produce antimicrobial fibers. Monofilament fibers with various degrees of AgZrP loading were prepared by the melt-spinning process. The surface concentration of AgZrP particles was found to b...