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http://www.rpp.com.pe/2011-11-01-pe...nte-que-evita-infecciones-noticia_418201.html
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Peru won awards for creating intelligent fabric that prevents infection
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 | 1:05 pm
The award, endowed with an economic stimulus of 30 000, allowed to continue their studies to produce a fabric 'friendly' with the human body, from the incorporation of copper and zinc particles to cotton fibers.
In the near future, Peru will be a textile manufacturer 'smart' bactericidal and antiviral properties will be essential to prevent nosocomial infections such as pneumonia or tuberculosis, thanks to the work that is developing the scientific research and Monica Gomez Leon. For this important contribution, unprecedented medical technology in the country, Dr. of Science in National Engineering University (UNI) and a specialist in materials science will be recognized on Friday 04 with the National Award for L'Oreal Unesco Concytec " For Women in Science ". The prize, worth of economic stimulus than 30,000 suns, allowed to continue their studies to produce a fabric "biocompatible" or friendly to the human body, from the incorporation of nanoparticles of copper and zinc to the fibers of cotton and other synthetic. A nanoparticle is so small as a thousandth of a hair. Gomez Leon explained that although this type of fabric "smart" already exists in some developed countries, it seeks to reach production in Peru with local inputs . He noted that his condition polymetallic country and producer of high quality cotton, which is "flag culture", Peru has great potential to develop this type of fabric advanced health properties can prevent infection by bacteria and viruses. He said that l as metal nanoparticles such as copper or zinc may adhere to the fabric, forming a whole that acts as a "shield" to prevent the entry of bacteria or viruses , and as a germicide, eliminating these harmful agents that attack the body. Patients especially in hospitals are exposed to infections that may end his life, given the degree of infection present and the weakness of his immune system. The danger is greatest when it comes to victims of burns and surgical operations of great complexity , especially in children and people with low defenses or diabetes. Therefore, the researcher specializing in chemistry said production of this type of fabric can be used to make from sheets, blankets, gowns, masks, gauze and other items hospital to prevent and combat any possibility of infection, and threatens the patient's recovery. However, he clarified that the application of this fabric is varied, it can be used to make diapers for children and seniors, which will prevent scalds; and a mattress fabric for medical and commercial type, as will protect people from any pathogen that may come into contact with skin.
Spanish to English translation
Peru won awards for creating intelligent fabric that prevents infection
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 | 1:05 pm
The award, endowed with an economic stimulus of 30 000, allowed to continue their studies to produce a fabric 'friendly' with the human body, from the incorporation of copper and zinc particles to cotton fibers.
In the near future, Peru will be a textile manufacturer 'smart' bactericidal and antiviral properties will be essential to prevent nosocomial infections such as pneumonia or tuberculosis, thanks to the work that is developing the scientific research and Monica Gomez Leon. For this important contribution, unprecedented medical technology in the country, Dr. of Science in National Engineering University (UNI) and a specialist in materials science will be recognized on Friday 04 with the National Award for L'Oreal Unesco Concytec " For Women in Science ". The prize, worth of economic stimulus than 30,000 suns, allowed to continue their studies to produce a fabric "biocompatible" or friendly to the human body, from the incorporation of nanoparticles of copper and zinc to the fibers of cotton and other synthetic. A nanoparticle is so small as a thousandth of a hair. Gomez Leon explained that although this type of fabric "smart" already exists in some developed countries, it seeks to reach production in Peru with local inputs . He noted that his condition polymetallic country and producer of high quality cotton, which is "flag culture", Peru has great potential to develop this type of fabric advanced health properties can prevent infection by bacteria and viruses. He said that l as metal nanoparticles such as copper or zinc may adhere to the fabric, forming a whole that acts as a "shield" to prevent the entry of bacteria or viruses , and as a germicide, eliminating these harmful agents that attack the body. Patients especially in hospitals are exposed to infections that may end his life, given the degree of infection present and the weakness of his immune system. The danger is greatest when it comes to victims of burns and surgical operations of great complexity , especially in children and people with low defenses or diabetes. Therefore, the researcher specializing in chemistry said production of this type of fabric can be used to make from sheets, blankets, gowns, masks, gauze and other items hospital to prevent and combat any possibility of infection, and threatens the patient's recovery. However, he clarified that the application of this fabric is varied, it can be used to make diapers for children and seniors, which will prevent scalds; and a mattress fabric for medical and commercial type, as will protect people from any pathogen that may come into contact with skin.