1. Silver Nanoparticles

2. Properties Optical High Electrical Conductivity Thermal Stable
Low Sintering Temperatures
Size Matters!

3. Discoveries and Applications
Biology
Wound Repair
Household Products
Antimicrobial Coating
Provide the ability to combat germs by releasing silver ions constantly
Examples: Yoga mats, massaging roller, magnetic combs, and food storage containers.

4. Wound Repair
In the past, Achilles tendon tear took weeks to months to heal and gradual introduction to physical therapy.
Newest discovery found that AgNP’s speed the process of Achilles tendon tear.
AgNP’s improve the tensile property of the tendon by regulating the synthesis and deposition of collagen.
Experiment done on rats to show AgNP’s capability.

6. Household Products
Korean Institute of Science and Technology research on air filters.

7. Future Plans Extend the Achilles tendon research to humans.
Integrate AgNP’s to more household products and provide a healthier environment, in general.
Expand the research to see what other areas could benefit from AgNP’s.

8. Resources