摘要:
Disclosed is a thermoplastic composition suitable for forming sheet materials with improved tensile properties. The thermoplastic composition includes from about 1 to about 98 weight percent of a fiber-forming or film-forming polymer, from about 1 to about 98 weight percent of a low melt flow rate polymer having a melt flow rate less than 20 grams per 10 minutes, and from about 0.1 to about 10 weight percent of nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may be cylindrical nanoparticles having an average aspect ratio greater than about 1 and less than about 500.
摘要:
A method for semi-quantitatively or quantitatively detecting the presence of a microbe in a sample is provided. The method utilizes a test dye that undergoes a detectable color change in the presence of one or more microbes. For example, in one embodiment, the test dye is a solvatochromic dye (e.g., Reichardt's dye) that responds to differences in polarity between microbe components (e.g., cell membrane, cytoplasm, etc.) and the environment outside the cell. Alternatively, other mechanisms may be wholly or partially responsible for the interaction between the dye and the microbe, such as acid-base reactions, redox reactions, and so forth. Regardless, the color of the test dye may be compared to the color of a control dye, wherein the color of the control dye corresponds to a known microbe concentration.
摘要:
A microbe contamination detection system is described. The microbe contamination detection system alerts a user or other individual in the event of microbial contamination of the system. The signal graphic is revealed when an obscuring graphic reacts with the microbial contamination to change color and/or become at least substantially transparent. The microbe contamination detection system may be used as a stand-alone device or may be incorporated as part of various articles or products, for instance, health care or food service preparation protective garments. Methods for using the microbe contamination detection system are also described.
摘要:
A method for semi-quantitatively or quantitatively detecting the presence of a microbe in a sample is provided. The method utilizes a test dye that undergoes a detectable color change in the presence of one or more microbes. For example, in one embodiment, the test dye is a solvatochromic dye (e.g., Reichardt's dye) that responds to differences in polarity between microbe components (e.g., cell membrane, cytoplasm, etc.) and the environment outside the cell. Alternatively, other mechanisms may be wholly or partially responsible for the interaction between the dye and the microbe, such as acid-base reactions, redox reactions, and so forth. Regardless, the color of the test dye may be compared to the color of a control dye, wherein the color of the control dye corresponds to a known microbe concentration.
摘要:
An odor control substrate that contains a plurality of fibers oriented in the z-direction is provided. At least some of the fibers contain portions that are exposed on an outer surface of the substrate. An odor control coating is applied to the substrate so that a majority of the coating resides on the exposed portions. As a result, the odor control substrate may retain certain of its beneficial properties even after being applied with the odor control coating, such as good extensibility, absorbency, etc.
摘要:
Suitable dyes are used herein to indicate the presence of microbial contamination by spraying them onto surfaces in the form of an aqueous solution. The dye solution may also be allowed to dry, thus producing the dried residue of an aqueous solution. It's believed that these dyes change color in response to a change in polarity of the environment. Since water is a polar solvent and most bacteria are made from non-polar substances, the presence of bacteria changes the polarity of the environment, triggering a change visible by the unaided eye.