| abstract |
A fibrous web containing a composition capable to tract and/or trap negatively charged matter, such as bacteria and other pathogens, is generally disclosed. The bacteriostatic composition can be a multivalently charged metal ion, such as an aluminum cation, ligated to at least one surfactant. The surfactant can be an anionic surfactant, such as an alkyl sulfate. Also, methods of forming a fibrous web capable of trapping negatively charged matter is generally provided. |