The increase of antibiotic resistance in bacteria has become a major concern for successful
diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Over the past few decades, significant …

With the development of nanotechnology, silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) have become one
of the most in-demand nanoparticles owing to their exponential number of uses in various …

Multidrug resistance of the pathogenic microorganisms to the antimicrobial drugs has
become a major impediment toward successful diagnosis and management of infectious …

Oral cavity is a gateway to the entire body and protection of this gateway is a major goal in
dentistry. Plaque biofilm is a major cause of majority of dental diseases and although …

Nanomaterials have gained a rapid increase in use in a variety of applications that pertain to
many aspects of human life. The majority of these innovations are centered on medical …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are intensively investigated for their superior physical,
chemical, and biological properties. A proper knowledge of these properties is essential to …

Nowadays, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are the most widely used nanoparticles (NPs) in
the industry due to their peculiar biocidal features. However, the use of these NPs still runs …

In this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using aqueous extract of
Nepeta deflersiana plant. The prepared AgNPs (ND‐AgNPs) were examined by ultraviolet …

Nanoparticles (NPs) of copper oxide (CuO), zinc oxide (ZnO) and especially nanosilver are
intentionally used to fight the undesirable growth of bacteria, fungi and algae. Release of …

For nearly a decade, researchers have debated the mechanisms by which AgNPs exert
toxicity to bacteria and other organisms. The most elusive question has been whether the …