Incorporating antimicrobial

Glinel K, Jonas AM, Jouenne T et al. (2009) Antibacterial and antifouling polymer brushes incorporating antimicrobial peptide. Bioconjug Chem 20 71-77... 

The physical and mechanical properties indicate that edible hlms have a potential application in agricultural and biomedical helds. The potential applications of edible him for commercial application to extend shelf- life and improve microbial safety in whole and minimally processed fruits and vegetables as well as poultry meat and sea food products seems promising. Furthermore, these edible hlms can be tailored to incorporate antimicrobials, antioxidants, phytonutrients, nutraceuticals, nutrients, havor, colors, and food additives. These areas need extensive research. 

ASTM E 2180 Standard Test Method for Determining the Activity of Incorporated Antimicrobial Agent(s) in Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials ... 

This method involves chemical reactions to incorporate antimicrobial agents into polymeric backbones polymers such as polyamides, polyesters and polyurethanes, which have biologically active groups, are used due to their ability to hydrolyse active drugs and small harmless molecules. 

Nanoliposomes compared to liposomes provide more surface area and have the potential to increase solubility, enhance bioavailability, and improve controlled release. The principal constituents of nanoliposomes are phospholipids for example, soya, rapeseed, and marine lecithin used by Zhang et al. (2012b). Jimenez et al. (2014) incorporated antimicrobial volatile compounds (orange EO and limonene) into soy and rapeseed nanoliposomes. These were then added to starch sodium caseinate film, forming dispersions. The antimicrobial activity of these films was not observed probably due to the encapsulation, which made difficult their release from the matrix (Jimenez et al., 2014). 

The most effective way to control the spread of bacteria from wound sites is to incorporate antimicrobial agents into wonnd dressings. Over the years many antimicrobial materials have been nsed in wonnd management, including chlorhexidine, honey, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, proflavine, silver, and many other novel materials. 

Chitosan/ PVA formic acid Incorporated antimicrobial agents with AgNGs more effective than TiG2. Antimicrobial activity also affected by average diameter and chitosan concentration. [178]... 

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