Polymers as Carriers of Active Agents

Abstract

The habilitation thesis presents the topics of active polymer systems that could prevent the risk of microbial infections and contaminations. The introductory part reviews the potential forms of carriers, active molecules, as well as the characterization techniques of prepared systems. The second part is devoted to author’s contribution to the subject covering the problems of antimicrobial polymer carriers based on both synthetic and natural polymers in the form of solutions, films, thin layers and nanofibrous membranes. The main goal of the commented research papers was to overview the approaches leading to the design of functional, cost effective and environmentally friendly polymer systems applicable in the food, cosmetic, medical or water treatment industry.