Nanosilver particles in medical applications: synthesis, performance, and toxicity
University of Manitoba · Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba · +4 more institutions
Abstract
Nanosilver particles (NSPs), are among the most attractive nanomaterials, and have been widely used in a range of biomedical applications, including diagnosis, treatment, drug delivery, medical device coating, and for personal health care. With the increasing application of NSPs in medical contexts, it is becoming necessary for a better understanding of the mechanisms of NSPs' biological interactions and their potential toxicity. In this review, we first introduce the synthesis routes of NSPs, including physical, chemical, and biological or green synthesis. Then the unique physiochemical properties of NSPs, such as antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory activity, are discussed in detail.…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 19.60
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 100
Authors
6- MXMalcolm XingCorresponding
University of Manitoba, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Research Manitoba
- LGLiangpeng Ge
Chongqing Academy of Animal Science
- MWMeng Wang
Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, University of Manitoba, Research Manitoba
- QLQingtao Li
University of Manitoba
- XLXiojian Li
Nanfang Hospital
Topics & keywords
- Antifungal
- Nanotechnology
- Drug delivery
- Toxicity
- In vivo
- Coating
- Materials science
- Biochemical engineering