Size-controlled dissolution of silver nanoparticles at neutral and acidic pH conditions: kinetics and size changes

TS Peretyazhko, Q Zhang… - Environmental science & …, 2014 - ACS Publications
Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are widely utilized in increasing number of medical and
consumer products due to their antibacterial properties. Once released to aquatic system …

Impact of pH on the stability, dissolution and aggregation kinetics of silver nanoparticles

I Fernando, Y Zhou - Chemosphere, 2019 - Elsevier
Widespread usage of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in consumer products has resulted in
their presence in the aquatic environment. The evolution of the properties of AgNPs with …

Silver nanoparticles in aquatic environments: Physiochemical behavior and antimicrobial mechanisms

C Zhang, Z Hu, B Deng - Water research, 2016 - Elsevier
Nanosilver (silver nanoparticles or AgNPs) has unique physiochemical properties and
strong antimicrobial activities. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the …

Silver release from silver nanoparticles in natural waters

J Dobias, R Bernier-Latmani - Environmental science & …, 2013 - ACS Publications
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are used increasingly in consumer products for their
antimicrobial properties. This increased use raises ecological concern because of the …

Effect of Chloride on the Dissolution Rate of Silver Nanoparticles and Toxicity to E. coli

C Levard, S Mitra, T Yang, AD Jew… - … science & technology, 2013 - ACS Publications
Pristine silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are not chemically stable in the environment and react
strongly with inorganic ligands such as sulfide and chloride once the silver is oxidized …

Environmental fate and behavior of silver nanoparticles in natural estuarine systems

P Li, M Su, X Wang, X Zou, X Sun, J Shi… - journal of environmental …, 2020 - Elsevier
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used in many consumer products, whereas their
environmental behaviors in natural aquatic systems remain unknown, especially in natural …

Size-controlled dissolution of organic-coated silver nanoparticles

R Ma, C Levard, SM Marinakos, Y Cheng… - … science & technology, 2012 - ACS Publications
The solubility of Ag NPs can affect their toxicity and persistence in the environment. We
measured the solubility of organic-coated silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) having particle …

Highly Dynamic PVP-Coated Silver Nanoparticles in Aquatic Environments: Chemical and Morphology Change Induced by Oxidation of Ag0 and Reduction of Ag+

S Yu, Y Yin, J Chao, M Shen, J Liu - Environmental science & …, 2014 - ACS Publications
The fast growing and abundant use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in commercial products
alerts us to be cautious of their unknown health and environmental risks. Because of the …

Transformations of silver nanoparticles in wastewater effluents: links to Ag bioavailability

A Azimzada, N Tufenkji, KJ Wilkinson - Environmental Science: Nano, 2017 - pubs.rsc.org
Wastewater effluents represent one of the main routes through which silver nanoparticles
(Ag NPs) can reach natural aquatic environments, where they may interact with a range of …

Colloidal stability of carbonate-coated silver nanoparticles in synthetic and natural freshwater

F Piccapietra, L Sigg, R Behra - Environmental science & …, 2012 - ACS Publications
To gain important information on fate, mobility, and bioavailability of silver nanoparticles
(AgNP) in aquatic systems, the influence of pH, ionic strength, and humic substances on the …