Silver nanoparticles as an effective disinfectant: A review.

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The paradigm modifications in the metallic crystals from bulky to micro-size to nano-scale have resulted in excellent and amazing properties; which have been the remarkable interests in a wider range of applications. Particularly, Ag NPs have much attention owing to their distinctive optical, chemical, electrical and catalytic properties that can be tuned with surface nature, size, shapes, etc. and hence these crystals have been used in various fields such as catalysis, sensor, electronic components, antimicrobial agents in the health industry etc. Among them, Ag NPs based disinfectants have paid attention due to the practical applications in our daily life. Therefore the Ag NPs have been used in different sectors such as silver-based air/water filters, textile, animal husbandry, biomedical and food packaging etc. In this review, the Ag NPs as a disinfectant in different sectors have been included in detail.

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Does the antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles depend on the shape of the nanoparticle? A study of the Gram-negative bacterium Escherichia coli.

Sukdeb Pal, Yu Tak, Joon Myong Song (2007)

In this work we investigated the antibacterial properties of differently shaped silver nanoparticles against the gram-negative bacterium Escherichia coli, both in liquid systems and on agar plates. Energy-filtering transmission electron microscopy images revealed considerable changes in the cell membranes upon treatment, resulting in cell death. Truncated triangular silver nanoplates with a {111} lattice plane as the basal plane displayed the strongest biocidal action, compared with spherical and rod-shaped nanoparticles and with Ag(+) (in the form of AgNO(3)). It is proposed that nanoscale size and the presence of a {111} plane combine to promote this biocidal property. To our knowledge, this is the first comparative study on the bactericidal properties of silver nanoparticles of different shapes, and our results demonstrate that silver nanoparticles undergo a shape-dependent interaction with the gram-negative organism E. coli.

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Applications of nanotechnology in food packaging and food safety: Barrier materials, antimicrobials and sensors

Timothy Duncan (2011)

Graphical abstract Nanotechnology may revolutionize the food industry by providing stronger, high-barrier packaging materials, more potent antimicrobial agents, and a host of sensors which can detect trace contaminants, gasses or microbes in packaged foods. Highlights ► Focuses on the use of nanomaterials in food packaging and sensing applications. ► Polymer nanocomposites offer high gas barriers, strength, and flame retardancy. ► Silver and metal oxide nanoparticles are potent biocides. ► Nanosensors and assays detect gasses, small molecules and microorganisms. ► Economic outlook and health and safety implications are also briefly reviewed.

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Nanosilver as a new generation of nanoproduct in biomedical applications.

Karla Chaloupka, Yogeshkumar Malam, Alexander M. Seifalian (2010)

Nanosilver (NS), comprising silver nanoparticles, is attracting interest for a range of biomedical applications owing to its potent antibacterial activity. It has recently been demonstrated that NS has useful anti-inflammatory effects and improves wound healing, which could be exploited in developing better dressings for wounds and burns. The key to its broad-acting and potent antibacterial activity is the multifaceted mechanism by which NS acts on microbes. This is utilized in antibacterial coatings on medical devices to reduce nosocomial infection rates. Many new synthesis methods have emerged and are being evaluated for NS production for medical applications. NS toxicity is also critically discussed to reflect on potential concerns before widespread application in the medical field. Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl

Title: Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications

Publisher: Elsevier BV

ISSN (Electronic): 1873-0191

ISSN (Print): 0928-4931

Publication date (Electronic): Apr 2019

Volume: 97

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[1 ] Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 416 004, MS, India; Department of Chemistry, D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur 413 002, MS, India.

[2 ] Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 416 004, MS, India; Department of Chemistry, Karmaveer Hire College, Gargoti, Kolhapur 416 209, MS, India.

[3 ] Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 416 004, MS, India.

[4 ] Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 416 004, MS, India. Electronic address: sddelekar7@rediffmail.com.

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Publisher Item ID: S0928-4931(18)32204-5

DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.12.102

PubMed ID: 30678983

SO-VID: 3a212ff8-a4f0-4d5b-a010-a3985aab1709

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Keywords: Animal husbandry,Biomedical,Disinfectant,Food packaging, textiles,HAIs,Silver nanoparticles

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Keywords: Animal husbandry, Biomedical, Disinfectant, Food packaging, textiles, HAIs, Silver nanoparticles

Silver nanoparticles as an effective disinfectant: A review.

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Nanosilver as a new generation of nanoproduct in biomedical applications.

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