Silver nanoparticles: solution synthesis methods and bactericidal properties

Abstract

Chemical methods allow an easy synthesis of silver nanoparticles in solution. These metal nanoparticles have a great potential for biomedical applications as antibacterial agent, antifungal, antiviral or wound healing. The modification of the parameters involved in these reactions permits a precise control over the size, the shape, the monodispersity and the surface of the nanoparticles. The organometallic method meets these requirements giving rise to small silver nanoparticles with a high antibacterial activity.