| abstract |
The present invention provides a cellulose based composition comprising a cellulosic material; and a heterocyclic N-halamine covalently attached to the cellulosic material. The cellulosic material can be wood material such as a wood, a wood fabric or wood pulp. In certain instances, the wood material is a food contact surface, material or article. In other aspects, the cellulosic material is fabricated into a diaper, napkin, a table cloth, a bandage, a gauze, an underpants, a medical garment, and a surgical garment. |