It is known that upon introduction of silver nanoaprticles to bacteria, elemental silver is transformed into ionic form which exhibits the antibacterial effect. However, silver ions can be distributed directly to the bacteria without the need to synthesize nanoparticles of elemental silver. I guess the reduction is necessarry due to the stability issues but I would appreciate a more specific answer. I had a hard time finding a simple answer to this question in literature. Thank you.
The most crucial issue is the number of silver ions, silver is an expensive compound and the stability of ions is essential.
the purpose of producing silver nanoparticles is the economic issue and the stability of the nanoparticle which is done inside the matrix
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What is the difference between silver ions and nanoparticles.
1. One silver ion. There are many ions in nanoparticles. Nanoparticles are a warehouse of ions.
2. Nanoparticles are characterized by a large specific area. The larger the specific area of nanoparticles, the greater the adsorption of various substances on their surface.
3. Therefore, nanoparticles can act selectively compared to ions.
4. If ions and nanoparticles are used as microfertilizers, then the nanoparticles are less washed out of the soil, and ions are supplied to plant seeds for a longer time.
5. If ions and nanoparticles are used for bactericidal clothing, then the nanoparticles are well fixed on the surface of the clothing by fixative molecules and are well retained after washing.
5. The mechanism of action on the cell and ions and nanoparticles is the same ions and ions of nanoparticles penetrate the cell membrane and inhibit the work of various cell enzymes. Only nanoparticles are a drug with a longer effect and less toxic to the body.
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