Nano-layered inorganic-organic hybrid materials for the controlled delivery of antimicrobials to protect against healthcare associated infections

Healthcare associated infections (HCAI) are a significant problem facing modern healthcare settings; therefore it is important to develop strategies aimed at reducing the number of patients contracting HCAIs. This study investigates the use of essential oils (EO) as antimicrobial additives for polym...

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Main Author: Kinninmonth, Malcolm Allan
Published: Manchester Metropolitan University 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.576997