Silver/poly (lactic acid) nanocomposites: preparation, characterization, and antibacterial activity

In this study, antibacterial characteristic of silver/poly (lactic acid) nanocomposite (Ag/PLA-NC) films was investigated, while silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) were synthesized into biodegradable PLA via chemical reduction method in diphase solvent. Silver nitrate and sodium borohydride were respecti...

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Main Authors: Shameli, Kamyar, Ahmad, Mansor, Wan Yunus, Wan Md. Zin, Ibrahim, Nor Azowa, Abdul Rahman, Russly, Jokar, Maryam, Darroudi, Majid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press Ltd. 2010
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