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Silver nanoparticles are antibacterial, and when embedded in plastics for use in the medical field, are non-toxic. This makes silver nanoparticles useful in plastic applications such as surgical catheters.
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How are nanoparticles useful in producing industrial catalysts?
Can you recognize Cu nanoparticles without TEM microscopy?
Who found nanoparticles?
Michael Faraday is generally considered to be the first person to conduct scientific research on nanoparticles.
Do nanoparticles have colors?
We cant really see nanoparticles to tell if they have colours, some do depending on what they are made from, but more commonly we see nanoparticles as a suspension in water, ethanol or some other solvent. These solutions can give rise to some intense colours, this is due to raylaigh scattering that takes place from the nanoparticles. A phemonon called surface plasmon resonance also has a part to play in the colours that we see for colloidal nanoparticles.
How do you functionalize copper nanoparticles?
Thiols
What are the main concerns about nanoparticles?
The main concerns about nanoparticles relate to their potential adverse effects on human health and the environment. There is a concern that nanoparticles can penetrate cells and tissues, leading to inflammation or other toxic effects. Additionally, the long-term environmental impact of nanoparticles is not yet fully understood, and there is concern about their bioaccumulation in organisms and potential disruption of ecosystems.
What are silver nanoparticles used for?
Silver nanoparticles are used in antibacterial technology embedded in refrigerators, washing machines, air coolers, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners and air purifiers. This helps in blocking transmission of airborne diseases in humans and increases safety of health.
What is aggregation of nanoparticles?
Aggrgation of nanoparticles is where they stick together. This is undesirable in nanoparticle solutions, we want each nanoparticle to remain seperate. To combat this differing amounts of salts can be added to stop agglomeration, sodium citrate is one that is used for silver and gold nanoparticles. The zeta potential of the nanoparticle is a masure of its overall charge, ideally we want nanoparticles with a high positive or negative zeta potential as like charges repel each other and will stop nanoparticles from agglomerating.
How do you prepare nanoparticles?
There are a number of different synthetic routes to produce silver nano particles. One of these methods is the wet chemistry method. There are also several wet chemical methods for creating silver nanoparticles. Typically, these involve the reduction of a silver salt such as silver nitrate with a reducing agent like sodium borohydride in the presence of a colloidal stabilizer. Sodium borohydride has been used with polyvinyl alcohol, poly(vinylpyrrolidone), bovine serum albumin (BSA), citrate and cellulose as stabilizing agents. In the case of BSA, the sulfur-, oxygen- and nitrogen-bearing groups mitigate the high surface energy of the nanoparticles during the reduction. The hydroxyl groups on the cellulose are reported to help stabilize the particles. Citrate and cellulose have been used to create silver nanoparticles independent of a reducing agent as well. An additional novel wet chemistry method used to create silver nanoparticles took advantage of ß-D-glucose as a reducing sugar and a starch as the stabilizer.
How are nanoparticles constructed in to mascara's?
Nanoparticles are put into mascara\'s to reduce clumping. Nanoparticles are made out of the soot from a candle flame.
Why are nanoparticles used in textiles?
because teh nanoparticles are so good
How are nanoparticles useful in producing industrial catalysts?
Can you recognize Cu nanoparticles without TEM microscopy?
Are nanoparticles the same as ordanary particles?
no they are not. nanoparticles are much smaller than normal/ordinary particles
Does temperature effect plastic?
yes, temperature does effect plastic if it gets to hot it can melt it.
Who found nanoparticles?
Michael Faraday is generally considered to be the first person to conduct scientific research on nanoparticles.
What is the composition of silver medal?
Plastic with silver spray paint.
What is a nanoparticles?
its is a nanoparticle of gold
Where can you find nanoparticles?
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