Silver nanoparticles in wastewater may be killing beneficial bacteria
April 30, 2008 | Source: KurzweilAI
University of Missouri researchers have found that silver nanoparticles in water may harm benign bacteria used to remove ammonia from wastewater treatment systems, halting their reproduction.
Products containing silver nanoparticles include socks (to inhibit odor-causing bacteria), and high-tech, energy-efficient washing machines, where they are used to disinfect clothes.
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