The application of bioactive compounds from the food industry to control mold growth in indoor waterborne coatings
- Bellotti, Natalia
- Salvatore, L.
- Deya, Marta Cecilia
- del Panno, M. T.
- del Amo, Delia Beatriz
- Romagnoli, Roberto
DOIAbstract
Microbial growth in indoor environments creates health problems, especially in people with asthma; approximately 80% of these patients are allergic to mold. Antimicrobial coatings are formulated to generate surfaces that are easy to clean and may also incorporate active agents, commonly called biocides, which inhibit microbial colonization, subsequent growth and bio-deterioration of the substrates. Some research lines seek to replace traditional organometallic and organochlorines biocides with environmentally acceptable ones. The aim of this research was, primarily, to explore the possible application of different compounds used in food industry like preservatives to be used as antimicrobial additives for antimicrobial coatings. Four biocid...
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