Silver Nanoparticles C50 (50nm)

Catalog Number: NovaNP-Ag-C50
Average Diameter: ~50nm
Purity: ~99.9%
Appearance: dry powder

These silver nanoparticles are prepared by a gas phase method. 

APPLICATIONS

Silver nanoparticles are ultrafine particles of silver with sizes typically ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers. Due to their small size and high surface area-to-volume ratio, they exhibit unique physical, chemical, and biological properties. These properties make them attractive for a wide range of applications across various industries.

• Electronics: Silver nanoparticles are widely used in the formulation of conductive inks. These inks can be printed onto flexible substrates using printing technologies such as inkjet or screen printing to create electronic circuits on flexible substrates. This is especially valuable for applications such as printed electronics, flexible displays, LEDs, touch screens, smart clothing, RFID antennas, and other flexible electronic devices.
• Medical Imaging: Silver nanoparticles have shown promise as contrast agents in various imaging modalities, including X-ray imaging, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), enhancing the visibility of specific tissues or structures.
• Solar Cells: Silver nanoparticles have been explored for various applications in solar cells to enhance light absorption and improve the energy conversion efficiency of photovoltaic devices.
• Plasmon Devices: Silver nanoparticles are known for their surface plasmon resonance (SPR), which makes them valuable in a variety of applications such as sensors, waveguides, and optical limiters.
• Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS): Silver nanoparticles are widely used in SERS, providing high sensitivity that allows for the detection of molecules at extremely low concentrations. They are employed in chemical sensing, bioanalysis, and trace substance detection.
• Antibacterial Applications: Silver nanoparticles are well-known for their strong antimicrobial properties, which can inhibit the growth of a variety of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, making them useful in a wide range of applications. They are used to develop antibacterial coatings for medical devices, surfaces, and textiles to inhibit bacteria growth and prevent infections, such as wound dressings, bandages, antimicrobial clothing, bed linens, and uniforms. They are also used in air and water purification systems, food packaging, door handles, elevator buttons, and handrails.
• Catalytic properties: Silver nanoparticles have shown promising catalytic properties and found applications in various organic transformations, such as couplings, reductions, and multicomponent reactions.

SYNONYM

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