Synthesis, biological efficiency evaluation and application of sodium alginate-based polyurethane dispersions using cycloaliphatic isocyanate, as antibacterial textile coating

In the present project sodium alginate-based polyurethane dispersions were synthesized by two shot processes, using isophorone diisocyanate, polyethylene glycol (Mn-300), dimethylol propionic acid as internal emulsifier along with other reagents including triethylamine and dibutyltindilaurate catalyst. Molecular characterization was performed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Physical properties were observed and samples were found to be translucent yellow with a stability of more than one year. Biological properties such as blood hemolytic and antibacterial action were also noted in order to check if the samples can be used inside human body for bandage coatings. Synthesized dispersions were found to have considerable blood hemolytic activity and good antibacterial activity. After the complete characterization, dispersions were applied on polycotton blend fabric (50/50). After the treatment, fabric was analyzed for its tear strength, tensile strength pilling resistance and morphological properties by scanning electron microscopy. Fabric treated with polyurethane dispersions has decreased tear strength, enhanced tensile strength, improved pilling resistance and more intact appearance as compared to the untreated fabric.