Antibacterial Additives: Production and Market

     There is a pile of articles dedicated to polymer processing aids. Today, it is virtually impossible to obtain a high-quality polymer material without using plasticisers, lubricants, fillers and a range of other components. As low molecular weight compounds, they are an ideal nutrient medium for microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, and fungi. As a result, the polymer material undergoes destruction and becomes sticky, malodorous and, what is the worst of all, dangerous for human health. Antibacterial additives can prevent the generation of bacteria in polymers.
     The European market of antibacterial additives has been expanding by approximately 3-4% per year. In this review, you will find an extensive classification of antibacterial additives to polymer materials.

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