A study on antimicrobial effects of nanosilver for drinking water disinfection

• Main Author: Yang, Xu, (Author)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer, [2016]
• Series: Springer theses,
• Subjects: Water > Purification > Disinfection.; Anti-infective agents.; Nanoparticles.; Silver.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9789811029028; 9789811029011
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxii, 71 pages) : illustrations (some color)

This thesis examines the feasibility of using silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) as a viable disinfectant. It explores the opportunities and challenges of using AgNPs as an antimicrobial agent, and includes the latest research findings. It compares three kinds of AgNPs with regard to their antibacterial a...