Nanocomposites obtained by incorporation of silanized silver nanowires to improve mechanical properties and prevent fungal adhesion

In this work, the surfaces of silver nanowires (AgNWs) were modified by silanization process to improve the mechanical and antibiofilm properties of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) dental resins. A two‐route methodology was used to silanize the AgNWs: first, a surface treatment using tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) was performed to act as interface agent; and then, γ‐methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (MPS) was used to insert functional groups...