MICROBIAL RESISTANT COMPOSITES

摘要

Microbial resistant composites and methods for providing microbial resist ant composites are described herein. The microbial resistant composites may include a polymeric material in the form of a polymeric matrix and a natural ly occurring antimicrobial material such as the bark from aspen trees, birch trees, poplar trees, and extracts thereof. The microbial resistant composit e 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 res istance of the composite.