Biofunctionalization of cellulosic fibres with l-cysteine: Assessment of antibacterial properties and mechanism of action against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae

This study shows a new and successful biotechnological process to develop antibacterial textiles through the functionalization of cotton fibres with l-cys which presents a broad range of applications in healthcare, since l-cys is a natural antibacterial compound, non-toxic and affects pathogenic bacteria related to hospital infections.