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Bactericidal paper trays doped with silver nanoparticles for egg storing applications

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In this study, a cost-effective way to deposit the silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on paper egg trays was developed, which proved suitable for prolonged storage of table eggs for house-hold use without deterioration of egg quality. Silver nanoparticles were synthesized based on chemical reduction approach and mixed with gelatin–chitosan mixer used as a colloidal stabilizer as well as fixing agent. AgNPs-doped paper egg trays were characterized by TEM, SEM, FTIR, EDX and XRD. AgNPs containing egg trays were tested for its bactericidal effect against commonly found bacteria on egg shells, E. coli, S. aureus, Streptococcus spp and Salmonella spp. Storing of eggs in the AgNPs-deposited paper egg trays improved the shelf-life of the eggs by more than 14 days compared to controls (eggs stored in conventional trays). In conclusion, the developed paper trays possessed strong antimicrobial activity and it could be an effective storage material for eggs.

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This study is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi, under the Translational Research Platform for Veterinary Biologicals, partnership program (DBT sanction number 102/IFD/DBT/SAN 2680/2011-2012) with TANUVAS, Chennai.

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  1. Translational Research Platform for Veterinary Biologicals, Centre for Animal Health Studies (CAHS), Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Chennai, 600051, India

    KALIYAPERUMAL VISWANATHAN, MUTHUSAMY RAMAN & GOPAL DHINAKAR RAJ

  2. Central University Laboratory, CAHS, TANUVAS, Chennai, 600051, India

    M LATHA MALA PRIYADHARSHINI & KARUPPASAMY NIRMALA

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VISWANATHAN, K., PRIYADHARSHINI, M.L.M., NIRMALA, K. et al. Bactericidal paper trays doped with silver nanoparticles for egg storing applications. Bull Mater Sci 39, 819–826 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12034-016-1202-2

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