A team of research scientists led by US Food and Drug Administration chemist Timothy Duncan has found evidence of silver nanoparticles embedded in packaging used as an antimicrobial agent seeping into ...

Antimicrobial packaging is being developed to extend the shelf life and safety of foods and beverages. However, there is concern about the transfer of potentially harmful materials, such as silver ...

Incorporating silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) into plastic packaging has been proposed as a novel way to protect against foodborne disease and extend the shelf life of food. Despite their demonstrated ...