Antimicrobial and antiviral nanocomposites based on polylactic acid (PLA) and chitosan
were synthesized by a thermochemical reduction method of Ag+ ions in the PLA-Ag+ …

Novel antimicrobial and antiviral silver-containing nanocomposites (PLA-Ag-PEI) based on
polylactide (PLA) have been created by the thermochemical reduction of Ag+ ions in the …

Abstract Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) with attractive antibacterial properties have
been widely used in the field of antimicrobial films. In this study, ZnO-NPs, corn-starch (ST) …

Bacterial attachment and colonization to hygiene sensitive surfaces, both public and
nosocomial, as well as in food industry areas, poses a serious problem to human …

This work designed a microwave electrodeless UV light source device integrating ozone
generation and photocatalysis (O 3+ UV 254/TiO 2), norfloxacin was selected to evaluate the …

From sustainability standpoint, bio-based resins are of crucial importance nowadays rather
than fossil-based resins, but the former suffers from low flame retardancy. Bio-based thin …

Photoinitiators (PIs), as the key substances for photopolymerized antibacterial film (PAF),
affect the cure rate and color of PAF. Herein, two enone dyes were designed and …

The objective of this study was to develop a novel active food packaging with high
performance by using natural active compound. Here, a facile and green strategy was …

Developing simple and eco-friendly methods for polylactic acid (PLA) modification and
establishing strong interfacial interactions between phases are still worthwhile research …

Polylactic acid (PLA) is one of the most produced polymeric materials, due to its exceptional
chemical and mechanical properties. Some of them, such as biodegradability and …