MICROBIAL RESISTANT COMPOSITES

摘要

Microbial resistant composites and methods for providing microbial resistant composites are described herein. The microbial resistant composites may include a polymeric material in the form of a polymeric matrix and a naturally occurring antimicrobial material such as the bark from aspen trees, birch trees, poplar trees, and extracts thereof. The microbial resistant composite may be prepared by adding the tree bark to a polymeric matrix and a filler (e.g., cellulosic material such as wood fiber) to enhance the microbial resistance of the composite.