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Fabricating Superhydrophobic Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications
Published on: August 28, 2015
Andreea L Mateescu, Tatiana V Dimov, Alexandru M Grumezescu
1School of Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, Secretary for Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of Ecuador SENESCYT 9 de Octubre N22-64 y Ramirez, Davalos-Casa Patrimonial, 170517 Quito, Ecuador. mcarges@gmail.com.
Abstract:
The development of effective packaging materials is crucial, because food microorganisms determine economic and public health issues. The current paper describes some of the most recent findings in regards of food preservation through novel packaging methods, using biodegradable polymers, efficient antimicrobial agents and nanocomposites with improved mechanical and oxidation stability, increased biodegradability and barrier effect comparatively with conventional polymeric matrices.
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