Silver-Loaded Microparticles and Loading of Same Into Silicones

摘要

Provided in various embodiments are methods of loading solid microparticles and nanoparticles of silver, including silver-based compounds, on silicone particles to surface modify the silicone particles. The silver-loaded microparticles and silver-loaded nanoparticles can be dispersed or loaded into silicones for use in antimicrobial and other applications.

主权项

1. A method for forming a curable silver-containing silicone dispersion having stability against precipitation of silver solid comprising:
providing silicone particles, silver-containing particles and a silicone formulation; mixing the silicone particles with the silver-containing particles to form silver-loaded silicone particles; and loading the silver-loaded silicone particles into a silicone formulation by mixing to form a curable silver-containing silicone dispersion having stability against precipitation of the silver-containing particles.