abstract |
Contacting at least one initiator, at least one promoter, at least one reducing agent, and at least one monomer together under emulsion polymerization conditions to form a base polymer; Mixing the base polymer with an antimicrobial complex, Here, a method of forming an antimicrobial polymer composition is provided, wherein the at least one initiator is a peroxide-based compound and the at least one reducing agent is an ascorbic compound. |