Silver Micro-Nanoparticle-Based Nanoarchitectures: Synthesis Routes, Biomedical Applications, and Mechanisms of Action

Silver Micro-Nanoparticle-Based Nanoarchitectures: Synthesis Routes, Biomedical Applications, and Mechanisms of Action

Silver has become a potent agent that can be effectively applied in nanostructured nanomaterials with various shapes and sizes against antibacterial applications. Silver nanoparticle (Ag NP) based-antimicrobial agents play a major role in different applications, including biomedical applications, as...

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Published in:Polymers Vol. 13; no. 17; p. 2870
Main Authors: Wahab, Md Abdul, Luming, Li, Matin, Md Abdul, Karim, Mohammad Rezaul, Aijaz, Mohammad Omer, Alharbi, Hamad Fahad, Abdala, Ahmed, Haque, Rezwanul
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 26-08-2021
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Subjects:
antibacterial
Antibiotics
Antiinfectives and antibacterials
Antimicrobial agents
Biocompatibility
Biomedical materials
Chemical composition
Chemicals
Disinfection & disinfectants
Drug resistance
Infections
infectious diseases
Keywords
Microorganisms
Nanomaterials
Nanoparticles
Nanotechnology
Parameters
Pathogens
Review
Silver
silver nanoparticles
Surface treatment
Toxicity
antibacterial
pathogens
silver nanoparticles
infectious diseases
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Summary:Silver has become a potent agent that can be effectively applied in nanostructured nanomaterials with various shapes and sizes against antibacterial applications. Silver nanoparticle (Ag NP) based-antimicrobial agents play a major role in different applications, including biomedical applications, as surface treatment and coatings, in chemical and food industries, and for agricultural productivity. Due to advancements in nanoscience and nanotechnology, different methods have been used to prepare Ag NPs with sizes and shapes reducing toxicity for antibacterial applications. Studies have shown that Ag NPs are largely dependent on basic structural parameters, such as size, shape, and chemical composition, which play a significant role in preparing the appropriate formulation for the desired applications. Therefore, this review focuses on the important parameters that affect the surface interaction/state of Ag NPs and their influence on antimicrobial activities, which are essential for designing future applications. The mode of action of Ag NPs as antibacterial agents will also be discussed.
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ISSN:2073-4360
2073-4360
DOI:10.3390/polym13172870