A Study on Antimicrobial Effects of Nanosilver for Drinking Water Disinfection

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Yang, Xu (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Σειρά: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Θέματα: Environment.; Water-supply.; Biotechnology.; Marine sciences.; Freshwater.; Marine & Freshwater Sciences.; Water Industry/Water Technologies.
• Φυσική περιγραφή: XXII, 71 p. 26 illus., 4 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9789811029028
• ISSN: 2190-5053

This thesis examines the feasibility of using silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) as a viable disinfectant. It explores the opportunities and challenges of using AgNPs as an antimicrobial agent, and includes the latest research findings. It compares three kinds of AgNPs with regard to their antibacterial and antiviral effects; their sustainability in real water matrices; and their antiviral mechanisms. The outcome of this research equips the water industry with a better understanding of the capacity, extent and mechanisms of nanosilver disinfection. It is of interest to graduate students, academics and researchers in the area of nanotechnology and environmental engineering. .