| abstract |
Provided in various embodiments are methods of loading solid microparticles and nanoparticles of silver, including silver-based compounds, in and/or on silicone particles to modify the silicone particles. The silver-loaded microparticles and silver-loaded nanoparticles can be dispersed into a formulation of one or more polymers, polymer blends, and/or polymer composites. Once dispersed, the silver-loaded microparticles and silver-loaded nanoparticles and their silver-containing polymer composites can be used in antimicrobial and other applications. |