Scientists at the Siberian Federal University (SFU), together with colleagues from Russia and India, have developed a new material based on multifunctional cellulose biofilms enriched with nanoparticles from blueberry leaves. Researchers claim that this product has antibacterial activity and can extend the shelf life of vegetables and fruits. The results of the research were published in the journal Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology.
Scientists explain that many types of bacteria form thin cellulose filaments that form multilayered braided gel films. These films have high strength, flexibility and elasticity. Due to their resistance to chemical effects and ability to absorb various organic and inorganic compounds, such films are used in medicine, cosmetology, agriculture and food industry.
The development is a new composite material based on cellulose nanofilm containing silver and copper oxide nanoparticles. When preparing bimetallic nanoparticles of silver and copper, an extract of lingonberry leaves (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.) was used as a reducing agent.
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