A critical review on silver nanoparticles: From synthesis and applications to its mitigation through low-cost adsorption by biochar

MA Islam, MV Jacob, E Antunes - Journal of Environmental Management, 2021 - Elsevier
Silver nanoparticles are one of the most beneficial forms of heavy metals in nanotechnology
applications. Due to its exceptional antimicrobial properties, low electrical and thermal …

Silver nanoparticles in the environment: Sources, detection and ecotoxicology

E McGillicuddy, I Murray, S Kavanagh… - Science of the Total …, 2017 - Elsevier
The environmental impact of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) has become a topic of interest
recently, this is due to the fact that AgNPs have been included in numerous consumer …

Polyester textiles as a source of microplastics from households: a mechanistic study to understand microfiber release during washing

E Hernandez, B Nowack… - Environmental science & …, 2017 - ACS Publications
Microplastic fibers make up a large proportion of microplastics found in the environment,
especially in urban areas. There is good reason to consider synthetic textiles a major source …

Nanotechnology in textiles

AK Yetisen, H Qu, A Manbachi, H Butt, MR Dokmeci… - ACS …, 2016 - ACS Publications
Increasing customer demand for durable and functional apparel manufactured in a
sustainable manner has created an opportunity for nanomaterials to be integrated into textile …

Silver as antibacterial agent: ion, nanoparticle, and metal

S Chernousova, M Epple - Angewandte Chemie International …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
The antibacterial action of silver is utilized in numerous consumer products and medical
devices. Metallic silver, silver salts, and also silver nanoparticles are used for this purpose …

Global life cycle releases of engineered nanomaterials

AA Keller, S McFerran, A Lazareva, S Suh - Journal of nanoparticle …, 2013 - Springer
Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are now becoming a significant fraction of the material
flows in the global economy. We are already rea** the benefits of improved energy …

Environmental concentrations of engineered nanomaterials: review of modeling and analytical studies

F Gottschalk, TY Sun, B Nowack - Environmental pollution, 2013 - Elsevier
Scientific consensus predicts that the worldwide use of engineered nanomaterials (ENM)
leads to their release into the environment. We reviewed the available literature concerning …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanisms of silver nanoparticle release, transformation and toxicity: a critical review of current knowledge and recommendations for future studies and …

B Reidy, A Haase, A Luch, KA Dawson, I Lynch - Materials, 2013 - mdpi.com
Nanosilver, due to its small particle size and enormous specific surface area, facilitates more
rapid dissolution of ions than the equivalent bulk material; potentially leading to increased …

Predicted releases of engineered nanomaterials: from global to regional to local

AA Keller, A Lazareva - Environmental Science & Technology …, 2014 - ACS Publications
A key question for industry, regulators, toxicologists, and risk assessors working with
nanomaterials is what relevant environmental engineered nanomaterial (ENM) …

Comprehensive probabilistic modelling of environmental emissions of engineered nanomaterials

TY Sun, F Gottschalk, K Hungerbühler, B Nowack - Environmental pollution, 2014 - Elsevier
Concerns about the environmental risks of engineered nanomaterials (ENM) are growing,
however, currently very little is known about their concentrations in the environment. Here …