Nanomaterials as antimicrobials

R. P. Allaker, M. A. Vargas-Reus, G. G. Ren

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The chapter considered the use of nano-particulate metals and metal oxides as antimicrobial agents that have the potential to provide an additional functionality to polymeric materials.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAntimicrobial Polymers
EditorsJose M. Lagaron, Maria J. Ocio, Amparo Lopez-Rubio
Place of PublicationUSA
PublisherWiley
Chapter13
Pages327-350
Number of pages24
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-118-15087-0
ISBN (Print)978-0-470-59822-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Dec 2011

Keywords

  • Antimicrobial
  • antibacterial
  • nano Ag
  • nano CuO
  • nano ZnO
  • antiviral nano particles
  • polymer
  • composites

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