Is there a silver lining? Aggregation and photo-transformation of silver nanoparticles in environmental waters

摘要

The nanotechnology industry advances rapidly,and at the vanguard are the promising silver nanoparticles(Ag NPs),which have diverse applications.These nanometer-sized particles have been shown to inhibit the ability of bacteria to produce adenosine triphosphate(ATP),a molecule necessary for chemical energy transport in cells.The antimicrobial properties of Ag NPs(and Ag+)make them valued