Synthesis of novel reactive N-halamine precursors and application in antimicrobial cellulose

- Two novel reactive N-halamine precursors are synthesized.
- The N-halamine precursors have been coated to cotton fabrics under low temperature.
- The coated fabrics after chlorination show good antimicrobial properties against S. aureus and E. coli O157:H7.
- The coated fabrics show a small degree of breaking strength reduction compared with control samples.