Antimicrobial medical devices including silver nanoparticles

作者: Xinming Qian , Yongxing Qiu

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关键词: Medical deviceBiomedical engineeringSilver nanoparticleAntimicrobialMaterials scienceContact lensNanotechnology

摘要: Methods for making an antimicrobial medical device, preferably ophthalmic more extended-wear contact lens, which contains chloride-treated silver nanoparticles distributed uniformly therein. The device can exhibit activity over extended period of time but is substantially free the characteristic yellowish color untreated nanoparticles.