Compostable anti-microbial film and method of applying film to packaging

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to anti-microbial film, and more particularly to anti-microbial film for packaging of a perishable item. According to an aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a packaging film comprising a polymer film having a surface, and an antimicrobial agent chemically linked to the surface. According to an aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a method of preparing a packaging film, the method comprising: (a) providing a polymer film having a surface; (b) modifying the surface by UV, plasma or corona treatment; and (c) chemically linking an antimicrobial agent to the modified surface. In an embodiment, the packaging film may be used in packaging for a perishable item.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.