Silver nanoparticles: technological advances, societal impacts, and metrological challenges

Published

February 21, 2017

Author(s)

Bryan Calderon Jimenez, Monique E. Johnson, Antonio R. Montoro Bustos, Karen E. Murphy, Michael R. Winchester, Jose R. Vega Baudrit

Abstract

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) show different physical and chemical properties compared to their macroscale analogs. This is primarily due to their small size and, consequently, the exceptional surface area of these materials. Presently, advances in the synthesis, stabilization, and production of AgNPs have fostered a new generation of commercial products and intensified scientific investigation within this emerging field. The use of AgNPs in commercial products is increasing and impacts on the environment and human health are largely unknown. This article discusses advances in AgNP production and presents an overview of the commercial and societal impacts of this emerging nanomaterial, and nanomaterials in general. We will examine the challenges associated with AgNP characterization, discuss the importance of the development of NP reference materials (RMs) and explore their role as a metrological mechanism to improve the quality and comparability of NP measurements.

Citation

Frontiers in Chemistry

Volume

5

Pub Type

Journals

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https://doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2017.00006

Keywords

silver nanoparticles, synthesis, characterization, environment health and safety, metrology, reference materials

Citation

Calderon, B. , Johnson, M. , Montoro, A. , Murphy, K. , Winchester, M. and Vega, J. (2017), Silver nanoparticles: technological advances, societal impacts, and metrological challenges, Frontiers in Chemistry, [online], https://doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2017.00006 (Accessed January 16, 2025)