Silver nanoparticles: Synthesis, medical applications and biosafety

作者：Xu Li, Yi-Yi Wang, Jie Huang, Chun‐Yuan Chen, Zhenxing Wang, Hui Xie · 发表于：Theranostics · 年份：2020 · DOI：10.7150/thno.45413 · 被引用次数：1322 · 研究领域：Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications、Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications、Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis

), generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), destruction of membrane structure. Despite these therapeutic benefits, their biological safety problems such as potential toxicity on cells, tissue, and organs should be paid enough attention. Besides, we briefly introduce a new type of Ag particles smaller than AgNPs, silver Ångstrom (Å, 1 Å = 0.1 nm) particles (AgÅPs), which exhibit better biological activity and lower toxicity compared with AgNPs. Finally, we conclude the current challenges and point out the future development direction of AgNPs.