Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) inherits the rich chemical fingerprint
information on Raman spectroscopy and gains sensitivity by plasmon-enhanced excitation …

The rapidly increasing application of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) boosts their release into
the environment, which raises a reasonable alarm for ecologists and health specialists. This …

Oxidative stress is accepted as a key mechanism of silver nanoparticle (AgNP) toxicity in
living organisms. Therefore, mechanistic studies related to the impact of AgNPs on the …

Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are synthesized with a diversity of surface chemistries
that mediate biochemical interactions and physiological response to the particles. In this …

The development of environmental friendly new procedures for the synthesis of metallic
nanoparticles is one of the main objectives of nanotechnology. Plants, algae, fungi and …

The dissolution of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to release Ag (I)(aq) is an important
mechanism in potentiating AgNP cytotoxicity and imparting their antibacterial properties …

While the antibacterial potency of metal and metal oxide engineered nanomaterials (MMO
ENMs) has been well-established in the literature, the underlying mechanisms of …

The release of Ag (I) from silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) unintentionally spread in the
environment is suspected to impair some key biological functions. In comparison with …

The numerous applications of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) lead to their spread in aquatic
systems and the release of silver ions (Ag+), which brings potential risks to environment and …

Bacterial infection and tissue hypoxia always prevent wound healing, so multifunctional
platforms with antimicrobial and oxygen-supplying functions were developed. However, they …