Coated fabrics showedlittle to no adherence of the infectious agents

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After a short time, large amounts of microorganisms stuck to untreated fabric samples, but the coated fabrics showedlittle to no adherence of the infectious agents. The coating islong-lasting and can be reactivated if needed, the scientist willreport in the Aug. 6 issue of the American Chemical Society'sjournal Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research.

"The resultant fabric materials provided potent, durable, andrechargeable biocidal activities," the researchers write."The excellent thermal and mechanical properties of theoriginal Kevlar fabrics were successfully retained after thecoating treatment."

The PMAA-based coating, as it's called, is said to haveantibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antispore functions.

"Although more studies are needed to further evaluate theeffectiveness of the coated Kevlar fabrics ," the researchers write, "these findings point to thegreat potential of the PMAA-based coating approach for a broadrange of real applications. Top 10 Ways to Destroy Earth Innovations: The Ideas and Technologies of the Future Gallery: Future Warrior Original Story: Tomorrow's Body Armor Could Fight Germs