Scientists develop "eco-friendly" antibacterial material

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Because they’re known for being effective killers of bacteria, silver nanoparticles have been finding their way into a wide variety of antimicrobial materials. There are concerns, however, regarding the consequences of those nanoparticles being shed by the material and entering the environment. In particular, there are worries that through continuous low-level exposure to the nanoparticles, bacteria could develop a resistance to them. Now, researchers from Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology have announced the development of a new type of antibacterial material, that they claim won’t cause such problems... Continue Reading Scientists develop "eco-friendly" antibacterial material



Section: Science and Education



Tags: Bacteria, Cleaning, Environment, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Nanoparticles, Polymer



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