| abstract |
A simple and cost effective method of producing a polymer composite comprising a polymer matrix having metal nanoparticles incorporated therein comprises the steps of (i) mixing metal nanoparticles with a polymer dope; and (ii) solidifying the polymer composite from the dope. Antimicrobial fibres are produced by extruding a dope solution ( 1 ) held in a container ( 2 ) provided with an inert atmosphere ( 3 ) into a coagulating bath ( 4 ) containing a coagulant ( 5 ), by means of a pump ( 6 ) and a spinneret head ( 7 ) completely immersed in the coagulant. The dope is filtered via a filter ( 8 ) positioned behind the spinneret. |