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Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications book cover

1st Edition

Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

By Anna Facibeni Copyright 2023
276 Pages 24 Color & 71 B/W Illustrations
by Jenny Stanford Publishing

276 Pages 24 Color & 71 B/W Illustrations
by Jenny Stanford Publishing
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The use of silver as an antibacterial agent has been known for thousands of years. This effect can be amplified by simply reducing the size of silver particles to the nanoscale, with the added advantage of a reduction in cost and toxicity. Application of silver nanoparticles to textiles can bring considerable advantages, especially for medical support materials or for materials that cannot be... Read more

1. Introduction

2. Methods for Silver Nanoparticles Preparation

3. Silver Nanoparticles and Textiles

4. In-situ Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles

5. Antibacterial Properties

6. Academia–Industry Interaction

7. Conclusion and Perspectives

Biography

Anna Facibeni is assistant professor at the Center of NanoEngineered Materials and Surfaces (NEMAS), Department of Energy, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, since 1999. She has taken up diverse projects involving development of antibacterial fabrics or treatments for fabrics serving various purposes. Dr Facibeni has also tested the effectiveness of silver nanoparticles against electromagnetic radiation, the application of phase change material (PCM) product to fibers in the manufacturing of smart textiles, and the implementation of the process of manufacturing natural or synthetic fibers containing silver nanoparticles.

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