The management of oyster shell disposal is an ongoing challenge in the southern coast of Korea because of continuously dumping the oyster shell in environment. Oyster shell wastes could be a biocidal alternative after calcination using a heat treatment. Calcined oyster shell is normally obtained through thermally conversion of CaCO3 (main component in oyster shell (96%)) into CaO. This study provides a brief overview of oyster shell disposal and its potential as an antimicrobial agent with a focus on calcination process, antimicrobial mechanisms, and packaging applications.
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Abstract Introduction Characterization assays Chemical composition of oyster shell Antimicrobial mechanisms of oyster shell Antimicrobial efficacy of oyster shell Safety and biocompatibility Conclusion Acknowledgement References