Antimicrobial resistance and increasing healthcare costs have inspired researchers to create innovative and effective antimicrobial therapies. Much focus has been placed upon 'nanoparticle-based ...

Chemists at the University of Helsinki have managed to manufacture new polymer-stabilised silver nanoparticles. The result is significant because the antimicrobial characteristics of silver are used ...

A team of research scientists led by US Food and Drug Administration chemist Timothy Duncan has found evidence of silver nanoparticles embedded in packaging used as an antimicrobial agent seeping into ...

Glittery metallic decorations keep the winter season cozy and bright. And silver jewelry adds to the glitz and glamour of holiday parties. However, microscopic particles of this metal have other ...

Antimicrobial packaging could help extend the shelf life of food, prevent illnesses, and reduce food waste. While there has been commercial interest in plastic food packaging containing antimicrobial ...

In a recent study published in Polymers, researchers synthesized and evaluated a silver and polyurethane nanocomposite surface coating material that exhibits antiviral activity against severe acute ...