Improving the Antimicrobial Power of Low-Effective Antimicrobial Molecules Through Nanotechnology.

Consumers demand for high-quality products, free from chemical preservatives, with an extended shelf-life. In this study, a really powerful antimicrobial agent based on a nanomaterial functionalized with a non-antimicrobial organic molecule was developed as a proof of concept. Following this approach it could be possible to develop a new generation of natural and removable antimicrobials based on their anchoring to functional surfaces for food, agricultural or medical purposes.