Browsing Theses by Subject "antibacterial"
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Cellulose Nanocrystal Hybrids as Reinforcing and Antibacterial Agents in Rubber Nanocomposites
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-31)As environmental consciousness increases and fossil fuel feedstocks are depleted, ecofriendly product development is of utmost importance. This thesis describes an in-depth analysis of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) used as ... -
Investigating the effects of synthetic peptides on aquatic pathogens and rainbow trout immunity
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-19)The demand for fish and seafood has increased exponentially over the past decade and continues to increase. Feeding fish has also become problematic as currently, the industry is dependent on fish meal which is not ... -
Test Methods for Characterization of Antibacterial Silver Organometallic Solutions on Textile Fabrics
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-15)Antimicrobial agents have been incorporated into textile fabrics to inhibit the growth of undesirable odor-producing bacteria. In recent years, a variety of consumer textiles have been commercially released that utilize ...