A Study on Antimicrobial Effects of Nanosilver for Drinking Water Disinfection

• Main Author: Yang, Xu (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Environment.; Water-supply.; Biotechnology.; Marine sciences.; Freshwater.; Marine & Freshwater Sciences.; Water Industry/Water Technologies.

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 a...