Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: Silver is well known for its antibacterial properties and low toxicity, and it is currently widely used both in the form of ions and of nanoparticles in many diverse products. One-dimensional silver nanowires (AgNWs) have the potential to further enhance the properties of nanosilver-containing products, since they appear to have higher antimicrobial efficacy and lower cytotoxicity. While they are widely used in optics and electronics, more studies are required in order to better understand their behavior in the biological environment and to be able to advance their application in uses such as wound healing, surface coating and drug delivery.
Source: Applied Sciences
DOI: 10.3390/app8050673
Authors: Richard S. Jones, Roger R. Draheim, Marta Roldo
Institution: University of Portsmouth
Language: English
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,896
Funder: University of Portsmouth
OpenAlex ID: W2801616294