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Advances of Green-Synthesized Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications. [PDF]
In biomedical nanotechnology, plant‐mediated production of metallic nanoparticles has become a viable and physiologically adaptable method that offers decreased toxicity, enhanced biocompatibility, and functional surface modification by phytochemical capping. In addition to altering physicochemical characteristics, including size, shape, crystallinity,
Mobarak MH +5 more
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Novel microfilaricidal activity of nanosilver
The currently available drug repertoire against lymphatic filariasis, a major health hazard in the developing world, is inadequate and is fraught with serious limitations. Thus, the development of an effective antifilarial strategy has become a global research thrust mandated by the World Health Organization.
Dash, Debabrata +4 more
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Nanosilver – Occupational exposure limits
Historically, nanosilver has been known as colloidal silver composed of particles with a size below 100 nm. Silver nanoparticles are used in many technologies, creating a wide range of products. Due to antibacterial properties nanosilver is used, among others, in medical devices (wound dressings), textiles (sport clothes, socks), plastics and building ...
Swidwinska-Gajewska, Anna +1 more
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Microbiological protection textile materials played an important role in the battle against the epidemic. However, the traditional active antimicrobial treatment of textiles suffers from narrow textile applicability, low chemical stability, and poor ...
Jundan Feng +5 more
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Hatching and survival rate of milkfish (Chanos chanos) larvae treated with nanosilver [PDF]
This study was aimed to know the effect of hatching and survival rate of milkfish larvae (Chanos chanos) treated with nanosilver. Three concentrations of nanosilver such as 0.25 ppm, 0.5 ppm and 0.75 ppm were applied to culture media at least an hour ...
Ruliaty Lisa +4 more
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Fate of metallic engineered nanomaterials in constructed wetlands : prospection and future research perspectives [PDF]
Metallic engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) undergo various transformations in the environment which affect their fate, toxicity and bioavailability.
Auvinen, Hannele +3 more
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Extensive consumer exposure to food- and cosmetics-related consumer products containing nanosilver is of public safety concern. Therefore, there is a need for suitable in vitro models and sensitive predictive rapid screening methods to assess their ...
Saura C. Sahu
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Evaluation of engineered nanoparticle toxic effect on wastewater microorganisms: current status and challenges [PDF]
The use of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) in a wide range of products is associated with an increased concern for environmental safety due to their potential toxicological and adverse effects.
Coulon, Frederic +5 more
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Regulating nanotechnologies: risk, uncertainty and the global governance gap [PDF]
This article builds on research for a two-year project on nanotechnology regulation in the US and Europe (2008–09), which was funded by the European Commission.
Falkner, Robert, Jaspers, Nico
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Indentation hardness, plasticity and initial creep properties of nanosilver sintered joint
The nanoindentation test was conducted in this paper to investigate the indentation hardness, plasticity and initial creep properties of pressure sintered nanosilver joint at various test temperatures.
Hao Zhang +5 more
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