Application of FT-Raman spectroscopy for in situ detection of microorganisms on the surface of textiles
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A Filter-based Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopic Assay for Rapid Detection of Chemical Contaminants
Published on: February 19, 2016
Anna Rygula1, Katarzyna Jekiel, Jadwiga Szostak-Kot
1Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Ingardena 3, 30-060 Krakow, Poland.
Abstract:
In this work we present the usefulness of FT-Raman spectroscopy for microbiological analysis of textiles. This technique was used for non-destructive identification of Escherichia coli bacteria on cotton and polyester fabrics. It was possible to discriminate between infected and non-infected materials. Moreover, this technique allowed detection of detergent traces as well as investigation of the influence of microorganisms on different textiles. Raman analysis supported by chemometrics (cluster analysis and principal component analysis) was shown to be a method for identification of textiles with inoculum of microorganisms in a short time. The results can be potentially used in the fabric industry and related areas.
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