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Table 5 Reduction of microorganisms (E. coli) in SAP-coated napkin, non-coated and commercially available

From: Designing pH-responsive SAP-coated menstrual pads and comparing them to marketable products through quality analysis

Samples

Survived cells against E.coli (CFU/ml)

Reduction (%)

Control

2.82 X 105 (X)

 

CA1

18.0 X 103 (Y)

93.61

CA2

16.0 X 103 (Y)

94.32

CA3

17.0 X 103 (Y)

93.97

CA4

18.0 X 103 (Y)

93.61

SAP1

19.0 X 103 (Y)

93.26

SAP2

17.0 X 103 (Y)

93.97

SAP3

14.0 X 103 (Y)

95.03

SAP4

15.0 X 103 (Y)

94.68

SAP5

16.0 X 103 (Y)

94.32