A Study on Antimicrobial Effects of Nanosilver for Drinking Water Disinfection

by Yang Xu and Xu Yang

Book Overview

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 and antiviral effects; their sustainability in real water matrices; and their antiviral mechanisms. The outcome of this research equips the water industry...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811097356
• ISBN13: 9789811097355
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 71 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"