What stands out among the main conclusions of the study is the fact that the distribution of the metal in the organs of the fish is influenced by the form (soluble or nanoparticles) that the silver ...

Researchers at Hebei University of Technology have discovered an unexpected new function for nano-biochar, demonstrating its ability to promote the natural creation and buildup of silver nanoparticles ...

(Beyond Pesticides, March 26, 2020) An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determination could allow toxic antimicrobial nanosilver to be registered for use in textiles, including clothing, ...

Virus-built silver nanoparticles kill drug-resistant bacteria at ultra-low doses and slow resistance development by 10-fold.

There are few indications of silver toxicity in the human body, and clinical treatment poses only a minor risk. Silver is taken into the human body and circulates as a protein complex, which is then ...

NEW ORLEANS, April 6, 2008—Nanotechnology is now available in a store near you. Valued for it’s antibacterial and odor-fighting properties, nanoparticle silver is becoming the star attraction in a ...

Silver nanomaterials possess distinctive physical, chemical, and optical characteristics that are used for a diverse array of applications. The renewed interest in silver as a comprehensive ...

Chemists quantify the release mechanism of silver ions from gold-silver nanoparticle alloys. The nanoparticles are being studied for use as catalyst in hydrogen evolution and other applications. There ...