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. 2013 Jul;121(7):A220-5.
doi: 10.1289/ehp.121-a220.

Nanosilver: weighing the risks and benefits

Nate Seltenrich

Nanosilver: weighing the risks and benefits

Nate Seltenrich. Environ Health Perspect. 2013 Jul.
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Silver nanoparticles are added to a variety of textiles and home goods as an antimicrobial. Although silver has been used safely for centuries, some question whether the rapid expansion of new exposure sources to nanosilver could have adverse consequences. © Tom Fullum/Getty Images
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Colored scanning electron micrograph of fibers from a nanosilver-impregnated wound dressing. In the presence of sodium ions secreted by a wound, the nanoparticles release silver ions and exert a sustained antimicrobial effect against a variety of organisms, including antibiotic-resistant bacteria. © Steve Gschmeissner/Science Source
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