In a 3D printing method, a sinterable material is applied and heated to a temperature ranging from about 50° C. to about 400° C. A coalescent agent is selectively applied on a portion of the sinterable material, and a modifying agent is selectively applied on the portion and/or on another portion of the sinterable material. The modifying agent consists of an inorganic salt, a surfactant, a co-solvent, a humectant, a biocide, and water. The sinterable material is exposed to radiation, whereby the coalescent agent at least partially cures the portion of the sinterable material in contact with the coalescent agent, and the modifying agent i) reduces curing of the portion of the sinterable material in contact with both the coalescent agent and the modifying agent ii) prevents curing of the other portion of the sinterable material in contact with the modifying agent, or iii) both i and ii.

A functional fabric and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The functional fabric includes a polyurethane resin matrix and a plastic optical molding material. In the functional fabric, a content of the polyurethane resin matrix is between 48 wt % and 95 wt %, and a content of the plastic optical molding material is between 5 wt % and 50 wt %. The functional fabric further includes an ultraviolet absorber, an antioxidant additive, and an antibacterial additive. The functional fabric satisfies following test standards: (1) reaching level 4 of a phenolic yellowing test; (2) passing at least 60 hours of a QUV (ASTM G154) test; (3) passing at least four weeks of a water decomposition resistance test under the test conditions of 70° C. and 95% relative humidity; and (4) passing at least one certification of Global Recycle Standard (GRS) and Recycled Claim Standard (RCS).

A water delivery pipe made from PVC or PVCO and having an inner surface which is rifled. The inner surface of the pipe preferably includes a graphene material. The pipe has improved anti-bacterial properties such that the formation of bacterial biofilms is eliminated or reduced.

Methods of making the pipe are also disclosed.

Disclosed is a flexible barrier glove manufactured by coating a glove liner with a mixture that includes polyurethane resin and an antibacterial agent.

The present invention relates to a method for producing antimicrobial nanofilms packaging cover based on Titanium nano-dioxide through extrusion for extension of food shelf-life. The method comprises the steps of providing nano-silver and nano-clay particles which are antimicrobial agents to enhance mechanical properties of packaging in food industry; and evaluating effects of nano clay and nano silver packaging on the growth of these bacteria within 6 days of shelf life keeping at 4° C. The silver and clay nanoparticles are analyzed using AFM, SEM, FESEM, EDX, FTIR and TEM, wherein the size of clay and silver nanoparticles are measured 15 nm and 35 nm, respectively.

The presently disclosed subject matter is generally directed to packaging materials having at least one antimicrobial agent and methods of making thereof. A multilayer film including a sealant layer with a polymeric substrate, a lauroyl arginate moiety, and an ethylene methacrylic acid copolymer is disclosed. Such packaging materials are suitable for use in the packaging of food products to control microbial contamination.

The present invention relates to a polyamide moulding compound consisting of A 33-79.4 wt% of a polymer mixture consisting of wherein the sum of A1 and A2 is 100 wt% of A; A1 55 to 85 wt% of at least one semi-crystalline, aliphatic polyamide selected from the group PA 6, PA 46, PA 56, PA 66, PA 66/6, PA 610, PA 612, PA 6/12, PA 1010, PA 11, PA 12, PA 1012, PA 1212 and mixtures thereof; A2 15 to 45 wt% of at least one semi-aromatic polyamide selected from the group PA 6l, PA 5l/5T, PA 6l/6T, PA 10l/10T, PA 10T/6T, PA 6T/BACT/66/BAC6, PA MXD6, PA MXD6/MXDl and mixtures thereof; B 20 to 60 wt% of a reinforcing fibre; C 0.6 to 2.0 wt% metal borate, wherein the molar ratio of metal to boron is in the range from 0.5 to 4; D 0 to 5.0 wt% additives, different from A, B and C; wherein the sum of the components A to D is 100 wt% and wherein the moulding compound comprises neither copper halides nor metal phosphinates.

Provided is a textile made of filament yarn comprising a polymer composition that is durable and reusable having permanent or near-permanent antiviral properties and that includes a polymer, a metal ion, preferably a zinc and/or copper ion, and an optional phosphorus compound, wherein fibers and/or fabric formed from the polymer composition demonstrate antiviral properties and wherein the polymer is hygroscopic. The present disclosure also describes methods of forming the polymer compositions and methods of preparing fibers from the polymer composition.

Apparatus and methods for polymeric security seal parts having anti-microbial properties and for the production of such seal parts, are provided. The seal parts may be produced by molding a formulation that includes a polymeric base resin and also a quantity of microbicidal metal ion. The molding may be injection molding. The formulation may contain sufficient metal ion for molded seals to have microbicidal exterior surfaces, without compromising moldability of the formulation. The formulation may contain sufficient metal ion for molded seals to have microbicidal properties throughout the interior of their structures, without compromising the moldability of the formulation. The anti-microbial polymeric security seal parts may be marked with function-descriptive and/or identifying surface markings. The identifying surface markings may be unique to individual seal parts. The anti-microbial polymeric security seal parts may facilitate secure tamper-evident anti-microbial sealing of enclosures.

Provided herein is a method for preparing antimicrobial thermoplastic resins and products thereof.