CTCR tests potential antimicrobial breakthrough
13/12/2017
CTCR said it has been encouraged by its research so far and that qualities that make the fungus-derived chitosan a promising product include its non-toxicity and biodegradability.
It is also bio-compatible, meaning it will combine particularly well with natural fibres such as cotton, linen, jute and cellulosic fibres, at the same time as being perfectly usable with synthetic fibres and rubber. The research body has said that most of the agents being used to endow shoes with antimicrobial properties at the moment present concerns over their potential to be toxic to humans and their slowness to break down in the environment.
Over and above this, it has found a second reason why fungus-derived chitosan could prove to be a valuable addition to the footwear supply chain. The polysaccharide can also be used in wastewater treatment plants. It has proved effective during CTCR studies in eliminating dissolved particles of contaminating substances and in coagulation and flocculation processes.
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