Pratsinis A., Pratsinis S.E., Hervella P., Leroux J.-C., Pratsinis A., Pratsinis S.E., Sotiriou G.A.
ETH Zürich, CH
Keywords: Ag nanoparticles, Ag+ ion, dissolution, hyperspectral imaging, RAW 264.7
Silver nanoparticles (nanosilver) are broadly used today in textiles, food packaging, household devices and bioapplications, prompting a better understanding of their toxicity and biological interactions. Here, nanosilver of well-defined size (5.7 to 20.4 nm) supported on inert nanostructured silica was produced using flame aerosol technology. The cytotoxicity of the prepared nanosilver with respect to murine macrophages was assessed in vitro because these cells are among the first to confront nanosilver upon its intake by mammals. The size of the nanosilver dictated its mode of cytotoxicity (Ag+ ion-specific and/or particle-specific). The toxicity of small nanosilver ( 10 nm). Direct silver nanoparticle-macrophage interactions dominated the nanosilver toxicity at sizes larger than 10 nm.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 3, Nanotechnology 2013: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy (Volume 3)
Published: May 12, 2013
Pages: 437 - 440
Industry sectors: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing | Medical & Biotech
Topic: Environmental Health & Safety of Nanomaterials
ISBN: 978-1-4822-0586-2