Killer paper for next-generation food packaging

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 14:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Scientists are reporting development and successful lab tests of "killer paper," a material intended for use as a new food packaging material that helps preserve foods by fighting the bacteria that cause spoilage. The paper contains a coating of silver nanoparticles, which are powerful anti-bacterial agents.

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