Abstract |
Preparation of protective coating possessing antimicrobial properties is present day need as they increase the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. In the present study, preparation of agar- silver nanoparticle film for increasing the shelf life of fruits is reported. Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) biosynthesised using an extract of Ocimum sanctum leaves, were mixed with agar- agar to prepare an agar- silver nanoparticles (A-AgNp) film. This film was surface-coated over the fruits, Citrus aurantifolium (Thornless lime) and Pyrus malus (Apple), and evaluated for the determination of antimicrobial activity of A-AgNp films using disc diffusion method, weight loss and shelf life of fruits. This study demonstrates that these A-AgNp films possess antimicrobial activity and also increase the shelf life of fruits.
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Authors | Janhavi A Gudadhe, Alka Yadav, Aniket Gade, Priscyla D Marcato, Nelson Durán, Mahendra Rai |
Journal | IET nanobiotechnology
(IET Nanobiotechnol)
Vol. 8
Issue 4
Pg. 190-5
(Dec 2014)
ISSN: 1751-8741 [Print] United States |
PMID | 25429496
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Infective Agents
- Silver
- Agar
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Topics |
- Agar
(chemistry, pharmacology)
- Anti-Infective Agents
(chemistry, pharmacology)
- Food Preservation
(methods)
- Fruit
(drug effects, physiology)
- Metal Nanoparticles
(chemistry)
- Silver
(chemistry, pharmacology)
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