Microencapsulation of Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil as Biocide for Footwear Applications (original) (raw)

Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 2011

Abstract

Functional materials with antimicrobial properties are being investigated in order to provide shoes with new properties and added value by incorporating natural antimicrobial agents to conventional materials (leather, fabrics, foams, etc). Microencapsulation is an effective method to protect these functional natural biocides from reactions with moisture, light, and oxygen. If a footwear material is treated with microencapsulated biocide agents, higher

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