Preservation of aseptic conditions in absorbent pads by using silver nanotechnology

A review on the application of inorganic nano-structured materials in the modification of textiles: Focus on anti-microbial properties

“…Fernández et al have developed the silver nano-particles on cellulose fibers used as the absorbent pad. They immersed fluff pulp and nano-structured lyocell fibers in silver nitrate and subsequent transformation to silver nano-particles have been done by physical (thermal or UV) or chemical (sodium botohydride) methods [143]. The effect of silver [144] and silver nano-particles on the electrical conductivity of polymeric matrices [145][146][147][148][149], improvement of UV protection properties [146] and the effect of dyeing on the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) [150] have also been investigated.…”

Effect of nanocomposite packaging containing Ag and ZnO on inactivation of Lactobacillus plantarum in orange juice

“…Damm, Münstedt, and Rösch (2008) reported that polyamide 6 filled with 2% (w/w) nanosilver was effective against E. coli even after being immersed in water for 100 days. Fernández et al (2009) reported that absorbent pads containing nanosilver were the common component in packaging to preserve poultry meat until consumption and that they could yield a log reduction of up to 40% in aerobic mesophilic bacteria.…”

Effect of nanocomposite-based packaging on postharvest quality of ethylene-treated kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) during cold storage

“…antimicrobial properties of, especially on nanoscale (Fernadez et al, 2009). Compared to other antimicrobial agents, TiO 2 has drawn more recent attentions to researchers due to its good properties such as good stability, environmentally benign, safe and broad-spectrum antibiosis.…”