Silver-based antimicrobial polymers for food packaging
A. Martínez-Abad, Novel Materials and Nanotechnology Group, IATA-CSIC, Spain
Abstract:
Within the family of nanomaterials, the silver-based nanotechnology has the highest degree of commercialization in the medical and consumer product markets. This chapter first discusses historical and present applications for silver as an antimicrobial agent, explaining the molecular basis for its efficacy. Different techniques to fabricate nanoparticles and silver-based nanocomposites are reviewed, emphasizing all of the factors which govern their potential. Finally, application of silver technology to foodstuffs is discussed, taking into consideration regulatory issues and future perspectives. ...
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