Characterization of Alginate/Silver Nanobiocomposites Synthesized by Solution Plasma Process and Their Antimicrobial Properties

Figure 2

Structure of the 3D scaffold type biocomposites. FE-SEM analysis showed that the microporous structures of AL0.3/Ag0 (a) and AL0.3/Ag5 (b) had spherical pores with smooth surface; AL0.1/Ag5 (c), round shaped pores in spongy-like surface. Cross section of AL0.3/Ag5 showed microfibril edges (d).

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