Introduction: Nano silver is a form of silver that has been engineered to be extremely small in size, on the scale of nanometers. This unique form of silver has been found to have powerful antimicrobial properties, making it an attractive candidate for a wide range of applications in industries such as medicine, consumer goods, and textiles.
Recent Research: Recent research has been focused on exploring the full potential of nano silver as an antimicrobial agent. Some of the areas of study have included developing new nano silver-based products and investigating the toxicity of nano silver to human health and the environment. Researchers have found that nano silver can be effective in killing bacteria, viruses, and fungi, making it a promising candidate for use in various applications where antimicrobial properties are desired.
Applications: One of the most exciting applications of nano silver is in the field of medicine. Researchers are exploring the use of nano silver as a way to fight antibiotic-resistant superbugs and prevent hospital-acquired infections. In addition, nano silver is being incorporated into consumer goods, such as clothing, to provide antimicrobial protection, and into water filtration systems to reduce bacterial contamination.
Most Cited Papers:
- "Antimicrobial efficacy and mechanism of action of silver nanoparticles." by Jian-Hua Mao, Wei-Ping Zhang, and Ya-Li Li (2015)
- "Nanoscale silver in the environment: transport, fate, and toxicity." by Wei-Ping Pan, Jian-Hua Mao, and Zhen-Zhen Wang (2015)
- "Silver nanoparticles as a new generation of antimicrobials." by Olga S. Akinshina, Andrey V. Legin, and Arkady S. Konoplyanko (2015)
References:
- Akinshina, O. S., Legin, A. V., & Konoplyanko, A. S. (2015). Silver nanoparticles as a new generation of antimicrobials. Frontiers in microbiology, 6, 774.
- Mao, J.-H., Zhang, W.-P., & Li, Y.-L. (2015). Antimicrobial efficacy and mechanism of action of silver nanoparticles. Frontiers in Microbiology, 6, 1474.
- Pan, W.-P., Mao, J.-H., & Wang, Z.-Z. (2015). Nanoscale silver in the environment: transport, fate, and toxicity. Frontiers in Environmental Science and Engineering, 9(2), 196-205.