Silver Nanowires: Synthesis, Antibacterial Activity and Biomedical Applications
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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.
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OpenAlex topics: Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications · Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications · Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
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School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Portsmouth, White Swan Road, Portsmouth PO1 2DT, UK
Institute of Biological and Biomedical Science, University of Portsmouth, White Swan Road, Portsmouth PO1 2DT, UK
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