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has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Application of Antimicrobial Microcapsules on Agrotextiles

  AUTHORS: Marcela Ferrándiz, Lucia Capablanca, David García, Ma Ángeles Bonet

  KEYWORDS: Microcapsules, Oregano Oil, Co-Extrusion and Gelling, Coating, Hemp Agrotextil and Antimicrobial Activity

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment, Vol.6 No.1, January 24, 2017

  ABSTRACT: The aim of this work was to develop a functional biodegradable nonwoven with antimicrobial microcapsules maintaining the stability and biodegradability of the nonwoven for use in agriculture applications. The nonwoven was obtained using hemp fibers by Wetlaid technology. Microcapsules were prepared by co-extrusion/gelling method with alginate as shell and oregano oil as core material. The microcapsules were developed to protect and control release of oregano oil. Microcapsules were incorporated on the nonwoven by coating method using a natural polymer as a graft material. After incorporating micro-capsules, the nonwoven was subjected to several tests in order to determinate the microcapsules fixation and their functionality. The nonwovens were characterized for their antimicrobial activity against different kinds of bacteria and fungi. Nonwoven loaded with microcapsules was found to show good antimicrobial activity in comparison with nonwoven that was not loaded with microcapsules.