γ-Irradiated Chitosan Mediates Enhanced Synthesis and Antimicrobial Properties of Chitosan–Silver (Ag) Nanocomposites
Shriram J. Mirajkar, Prakash B. Rathod, Bharat Pawar, Penna Suprasanna, Sunil G. Dalvi
Abstract
). The study has provided a novel approach for the improved synthesis of CSN-Ag nanoparticle composites using γ-irradiated chitosan. This study also opens up new options for the development and deployment of γ-irradiated chitosan-silver nanocomposites for the control of phytopathogens in sustainable agriculture.
Topics & Concepts
ChitosanNuclear chemistryFourier transform infrared spectroscopySilver nitrateSilver nanoparticleSurface plasmon resonanceAntimicrobialNanocompositeMaterials scienceChemistryNanoparticleNanotechnologyChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryEngineeringNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingMedicinal Plants and Neuroprotection