Nanosilver is a new discovery in science that is making many improvements. nanosilver is pure de-ionized water with silver in suspension. the nano particles are able to kill bacteria and are starting to be seen as something that can help cure diseases. nanosilver is used in socks to prevent smell. the only harm with the nano silver is if these socks were washed some of the nanosilver particles could be released into the water and that is harmful to the environment. the silver nano particles are also said to be toxic to certain living cells.
Samsung home appliances such as refrigerator or air conditioner with silver nano coating to their inner surfaces for an overall anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effect. As air circulates, the coated surfaces contact with the silver ions which can resist any airborne bacteria. this affects the metabolism of the cell and eventually stops cell growth.
Nanosilver seems useful in many ways but its harmful affects is what makes it now as widely used. I am interested to see what improvements will be made to this and what advances will be made because of nanosilver. I found it really interesting to learn about something like this because I had never heard about it before. There are so many things that people do not know about that can make a difference in science and nanosilver may just be one of those things.
http://www.newmediaexplorer.org/sepp/2006/12/07/nano_silver_kills_microbes_epa_up_in_arms.htm
http://nano.foe.org.au/node/190
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080406175050.htm