Scientists have found that waste from the beer brewing process can be transformed into nanoparticles with powerful antibacterial properties.

Antimicrobial packaging could help extend the shelf life of food, prevent illnesses, and reduce food waste. While there has been commercial interest in plastic food packaging containing antimicrobial ...

A sprinkling of nanoparticles could be the solution to a problem that has long plagued plastics manufacturers – namely, how do you make a material that is both strong, tough and easy to work with?