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Over decades of research, silver nanoparticles (NPAgs) have emerged as one of the most potently effective biocidal agents, limiting or preventing microbial growth and proliferation.

NPAgs find a broad spectrum of applications (in paints, cosmetics, dental materials, water treatment) due to their high surface-to-volume ratio and relatively low toxicity for human health. However, once they reach the end of their lifecycle, these biocides become environmental toxins.

Since biomolecules fail to deliver a viable solution as effective biocidal activity, the idea here is to combine biomolecules and silver particles to form a largely inert biocidal hybrid.