Method for generating a halogen-stable anti-microbial synthetic fiber
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1. A method for generating a halogen-stable anti-microbial synthetic fiber, the method comprising:
- creating a mixture comprising;
a base polymer comprised at least predominantly of polyester in pellet form;
an anti-microbial agent in the form of an alloy powder that includes a combination of transition metals;
a cationic non-halogen pigment that includes halogen bonding sites; and
titanium dioxide for softening a hue of the non-halogen pigment;
heating the mixture to a melt temperature; and
extruding the mixture to form an anti-microbial synthetic fiber;
wherein the cationic non-halogen pigment is adapted to attract and bond with halogenic molecules at the halogen bonding sites, thereby shielding the anti-microbial agent from degradation arising from interactions with halogenic molecules.
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Abstract
A method for producing fibers with improved color and anti-microbial properties is described. One embodiment includes a method for generating a halogen stable antimicrobial synthetic fiber, the method comprising creating a mixture that includes a polymer, an anti-microbial agent, and a non-halogen pigment, and extruding the mixture to form an anti-microbial synthetic fiber.
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1. A method for generating a halogen-stable anti-microbial synthetic fiber, the method comprising:
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creating a mixture comprising; a base polymer comprised at least predominantly of polyester in pellet form; an anti-microbial agent in the form of an alloy powder that includes a combination of transition metals; a cationic non-halogen pigment that includes halogen bonding sites; and titanium dioxide for softening a hue of the non-halogen pigment; heating the mixture to a melt temperature; and extruding the mixture to form an anti-microbial synthetic fiber; wherein the cationic non-halogen pigment is adapted to attract and bond with halogenic molecules at the halogen bonding sites, thereby shielding the anti-microbial agent from degradation arising from interactions with halogenic molecules. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for generating a halogen-stable anti-microbial fabric material, the method comprising:
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creating a mixture comprising; a base polymer comprised at least predominantly of polyester in pellet form; an anti-microbial agent in the form of an alloy powder that includes a combination of transition metals; and a cationic non-halogen pigment that includes halogen bonding sites; heating the mixture to a melt temperature; extruding the mixture to form an anti-microbial synthetic fiber; and using the anti-microbial synthetic fiber to create a halogen-stable anti-microbial fabric; wherein the cationic non-halogen pigment is adapted to attract and bond with halogenic molecules at the halogen bonding sites, thereby shielding the anti-microbial agent from degradation arising from interactions with halogenic molecules. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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