Interactions of gold and silver nanoparticles with bacterial biofilms: Molecular interactions behind inhibition and resistance
Many bacteria have the capability to form a three-dimensional, strongly adherent network
called 'biofilm'. Biofilms provide adherence, resourcing nutrients and offer protection to …
called 'biofilm'. Biofilms provide adherence, resourcing nutrients and offer protection to …
Recent advances in functionalized polymer membranes for biofouling control and mitigation in forward osmosis
MD Firouzjaei, SF Seyedpour, SA Aktij… - Journal of Membrane …, 2020 - Elsevier
Forward osmosis (FO) is an osmotically driven process widely studied for water desalination,
wastewater treatment, and water reuse, as well as dilution and concentration of aqueous …
wastewater treatment, and water reuse, as well as dilution and concentration of aqueous …
Size-Dependent Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles to Bacteria, Yeast, Algae, Crustaceans and Mammalian Cells In Vitro
The concept of nanotechnologies is based on size-dependent properties of particles in the 1–
100 nm range. However, the relation between the particle size and biological effects is still …
100 nm range. However, the relation between the particle size and biological effects is still …
Silver nanoparticles in aquatic environments: Physiochemical behavior and antimicrobial mechanisms
Nanosilver (silver nanoparticles or AgNPs) has unique physiochemical properties and
strong antimicrobial activities. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the …
strong antimicrobial activities. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the …
Toxicity of ZnO Nanoparticles to Escherichia coli: Mechanism and the Influence of Medium Components
M Li, L Zhu, D Lin - Environmental science & technology, 2011 - ACS Publications
Water chemistry can be a major factor regulating the toxicity mechanism of ZnO
nanoparticles (nano-ZnO) in water. The effect of five commonly used aqueous media with …
nanoparticles (nano-ZnO) in water. The effect of five commonly used aqueous media with …
Stability of citrate, PVP, and PEG coated silver nanoparticles in ecotoxicology media
M Tejamaya, I Römer, RC Merrifield… - … science & technology, 2012 - ACS Publications
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are present in the environment and a number of ecotoxicology
studies have shown that AgNPs might be highly toxic. Nevertheless, there are little data on …
studies have shown that AgNPs might be highly toxic. Nevertheless, there are little data on …
Cellular uptake of nanoparticles as determined by particle properties, experimental conditions, and cell type
K Kettler, K Veltman, D van De Meent… - Environmental …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The increased application of nanoparticles (NPs) is increasing the risk of their release into
the environment. Although many toxicity studies have been conducted, the environmental …
the environment. Although many toxicity studies have been conducted, the environmental …
Nanotoxicology and in vitro studies: the need of the hour
Nanotechnology is considered as one of the key technologies of the 21st century and
promises revolution in our world. Objects at nano scale, take on novel properties and …
promises revolution in our world. Objects at nano scale, take on novel properties and …
Organic-coated silver nanoparticles in biological and environmental conditions: fate, stability and toxicity
This review paper presents the overview of processes involved in transformation of organic-
coated silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in biological systems and in the aquatic environment …
coated silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in biological systems and in the aquatic environment …
Silver nanoparticles in the environment
S Yu, Y Yin, J Liu - Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, 2013 - pubs.rsc.org
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are well known for their excellent antibacterial ability and
superior physical properties, and are widely used in a growing number of applications …
superior physical properties, and are widely used in a growing number of applications …