An antimicrobial composition including low molecular weight dendrimers of formula (I):

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Q is an antimicrobial moiety in monomer or dendritic form, N is a nitrogen atom, L.sub.2 is a linker linking each Y.sub.1 molecular spacer to the nitrogen atom, is a molecular spacer spacing each antimicrobial moiety Q from the L.sub.2 linker, there are two or more chains of antimicrobial moieties and molecular spacers, X is a linker configured to covalently bond to surface functionalities of the substrate, and Y.sub.2 is a molecular spacer between the linker X and the nitrogen atom.

An antimicrobial composition including low molecular weight dendrimers of formula (I):

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Q is an antimicrobial moiety in monomer or dendritic form, N is a nitrogen atom, L.sub.2 is a linker linking each Y.sub.1 molecular spacer to the nitrogen atom, is a molecular spacer spacing each antimicrobial moiety Q from the L.sub.2 linker, there are two or more chains of antimicrobial moieties and molecular spacers, X is a linker configured to covalently bond to surface functionalities of the substrate, and Y.sub.2 is a molecular spacer between the linker X and the nitrogen atom.

The present disclosure comprises antimicrobial compositions and devices comprising silver compounds that resist heat and light discoloration. In one aspect, the said compounds comprise silver and at least one s-triazine ring or moiety. In another aspect, the antimicrobial compositions are hydrogels that are effective against broad spectrum of common pathogens including MRSA and VRE and are suitable for treating human or animal wounds and burns. The methods of the present disclosure comprise treating medical and non-medical devices and articles with compositions comprising the silver compounds to impart antimicrobial property.

The present disclosure comprises antimicrobial compositions and devices comprising silver compounds that resist heat and light discoloration. In one aspect, the said compounds comprise silver and at least one s-triazine ring or moiety. In another aspect, the antimicrobial compositions are hydrogels that are effective against broad spectrum of common pathogens including MRSA and VRE and are suitable for treating human or animal wounds and burns. The methods of the present disclosure comprise treating medical and non-medical devices and articles with compositions comprising the silver compounds to impart antimicrobial property.

The present invention provides a production method of an antimicrobial cellulosic fiber which includes the following steps: A, preparing a reactive antibacterial compound: B, preparing an antimicrobial cellulosic fiber: B1, chemical immobilization: B2, processing the structural body by a metal promoter or a heat treatment to stabilize it, and obtain an antimicrobial cellulosic fiber. In the present invention, a reactive antibacterial compound is prepared by a reaction of a reactive compound and an antibacterial agent, the reactive antibacterial compound is chemically immobilized to the cellulosic fiber through the chemical bonds between the reactive compound and the cellulosic fiber, so that the structure of the cellulosic fiber is more stable.

The present invention provides a production method of an antimicrobial cellulosic fiber which includes the following steps: A, preparing a reactive antibacterial compound: B, preparing an antimicrobial cellulosic fiber: B1, chemical immobilization: B2, processing the structural body by a metal promoter or a heat treatment to stabilize it, and obtain an antimicrobial cellulosic fiber. In the present invention, a reactive antibacterial compound is prepared by a reaction of a reactive compound and an antibacterial agent, the reactive antibacterial compound is chemically immobilized to the cellulosic fiber through the chemical bonds between the reactive compound and the cellulosic fiber, so that the structure of the cellulosic fiber is more stable.

A method to prepare a haloamine, such as a monochloramine in solution, from a solid halogen releaser(s) is described. Also described is a process to form a haloamine in solution using solid reactants. Also, an aqueous haloamine, such as a monochloramine solution, is further described that has a haloamine in solution and a dehalogenated organic compound present. Methods of use are also described.

The invention relates to herbicidal active compound combinations comprising, carbamoyltriazolinones, and herbicidally active compounds, which combinations are suitable for controlling weeds.

The invention relates to herbicidal active compound combinations comprising, carbamoyltriazolinones, and herbicidally active compounds, which combinations are suitable for controlling weeds.

The present disclosure comprises antimicrobial compositions and devices comprising silver compounds that resist heat and light discoloration. In one aspect, the said compounds comprise silver and at least one s-triazine ring or moiety. In another aspect, the antimicrobial compositions are hydrogels that are effective against broad spectrum of common pathogens including MRSA and VRE and are suitable for treating human or animal wounds and burns. The methods of the present disclosure comprise treating medical and non-medical devices and articles with compositions comprising the silver compounds to impart antimicrobial property.