Novel synthesis of ultra-small silver nanoparticles with high antimicrobial activity

H. J. Lee, M. A. Do, E. J. Kim, J. H. Yeum, H. D. Ghim, J. H. Choi

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Abstract

Ultra-small and well dispersed silver nanoparticles were prepared by mixing AgNO3 in PEI (polyethylenimine) solution. Particle size analysis and transmission electron microscopy confirmed that the average diameters of PEI/silver nanoparticles are 20-40 nm. The ultra-small silver nanoparticles had an antimicrobial activity in the aqueous solution at the concentration over 0.0105% by M.I.C. test. Suggestively, the PEI/silver nanoparticles have potentials for development of wound dressings.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMulti-functional Materials and Structures - International Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures
PublisherTrans Tech Publications
Pages1080-1083
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0878493786, 9780878493784
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
EventMulti-functional Materials and Structures - International Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures - Hong Kong, P.R., China
Duration: 28 Jul 200831 Jul 2008

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume47-50 PART 2
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

ConferenceMulti-functional Materials and Structures - International Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong, P.R.
Period28/07/0831/07/08

Keywords

  • Antimicrobial activity
  • Nanoaprticles
  • PEI
  • Silver

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