Silver Nanoparticle-Based Paper Packaging to Combat Black Anther Disease in Orchid Flowers

Metal nanoparticles have been reported to have a high antimicrobial activity against fungi, bacteria, and yeasts. In this study, we aimed to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using a chemical reduction method at 90 °C. The obtained AgNPs were used as an antifungal coating on packaging...

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Main Authors: Bang-on Nokkrut, Sawitree Pisuttipiched, Somwang Khantayanuwong, Buapan Puangsin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Coatings
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/9/1/40