Synthesis and Usage of Active Modified Zn-Zeolite as an Antibacterial Agent

Natural zeolites are one of the most examined natural minerals. By means of new studies conducted on zeolites, new areas of usage are being discovered day by day. It is possible to produce modified zeolites that having many variable functions by using the ion exchange capability of zeolite. In this study 100% cotton fabrics was used in the trials. The natural zeolite, used in the trials, was provided from Enli Madencilik A.Ş. and originated from the Manisa-Gördes region. The manufacturing of Zn-Zeolite was performed. And then the Zn-Zeolite were applied to cotton fabrics. The characteristics of the cotton fabrics treated with zinc-loaded antibacterial zeolite are analyzed in this article.