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Understanding Binding of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds with Cellulose-Based Fibers and Wipes for Renewable and Sustainable Hygiene Options

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  • Monika Mali

    (Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Sciences, Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27606-8301, USA
    Department of Forest Biomaterials, College of Natural Resources, North Carolina State University, 2820 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC 27695-8005, USA)

  • Khandoker Samaher Salem

    (Department of Forest Biomaterials, College of Natural Resources, North Carolina State University, 2820 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC 27695-8005, USA
    Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh)

  • Roman Sarder

    (Department of Forest Biomaterials, College of Natural Resources, North Carolina State University, 2820 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC 27695-8005, USA)

  • Sachin Agate

    (Department of Forest Biomaterials, College of Natural Resources, North Carolina State University, 2820 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC 27695-8005, USA)

  • Kavita Mathur

    (Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27606-8301, USA)

  • Lokendra Pal

    (Department of Forest Biomaterials, College of Natural Resources, North Carolina State University, 2820 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC 27695-8005, USA)

Abstract

Cellulose-based fibers are desirable materials for nonwoven wipes for their good absorbency, strength, cleaning, and biodegradable properties. However, quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), being cationic in nature, show electrostatic interactions with anionic cellulosic fibers, reducing the available QACs to efficiently clean surfaces. This research presents sustainable alternative fibers that show better controlled exhaustion than commercial wipes and textile fibers. Textile and lignocellulosic fibers were prepared, soaked in QAC, and a UV–vis spectrophotometer was used to measure their exhaustion percentages. Factors such as immersion time and concentration of the disinfectant were also investigated, which affect the rate of exhaustion of the disinfectant from the fibers. A higher immersion time resulted in better exhaustion, whereas the total exhaustion decreased with an increase in the initial concentration of the disinfectant. The exhaustion of benzalkonium chloride (BAC) from the commercial wipes was also investigated at different immersion times and BAC concentrations. It was found that the wood and non-wood fibers showed more controlled exhaustion than the textile fibers and commercial wipes, and could be considered an alternative option for renewable and sustainable wipes and hygiene products.

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  • Monika Mali & Khandoker Samaher Salem & Roman Sarder & Sachin Agate & Kavita Mathur & Lokendra Pal, 2024. "Understanding Binding of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds with Cellulose-Based Fibers and Wipes for Renewable and Sustainable Hygiene Options," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(4), pages 1-14, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:4:p:1586-:d:1338514
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    1. Mariana Ichim & Ioan Filip & Lucia Stelea & Gabriela Lisa & Emil Ioan Muresan, 2023. "Recycling of Nonwoven Waste Resulting from the Manufacturing Process of Hemp Fiber-Reinforced Recycled Polypropylene Composites for Upholstered Furniture Products," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-20, February.
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