American Chemical Society
Glittery metallic decorations keep the winter season cozy and bright. And silver jewelry adds to the glitz and glamour of holiday parties. However, microscopic particles of this metal have other unique properties, such as high electrical conductivity and antimicrobial activity, that researchers have applied to materials and biomedical products. Below are some recent papers published in ACS journals that report insights into how silver nanoparticles can be used to construct personal heaters, disinfect water and detect foodborne toxins. Reporters can request free access to these papers by emailing
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