More human-friendly antibacterial coating made from gold

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We've been hearing a lot about the antibacterial qualities of silver, with silver nanoparticles finding use in everything from water filters to food packaging. Unfortunately, there are also concerns about the toxicity of those particles, particularly when they enter our bodies. Now, however, Polish scientists have developed what they claim is a safer alternative – an antibacterial coating that kills microbes using gold... Continue Reading More human-friendly antibacterial coating made from gold

Section: Science

Tags: Antibiotic, Bacteria, Coatings, Gold, Nanoparticles, Polymer

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