SMITA Research Labs

Department of Textile Technology
Indian Institute of Technology
Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016
(India)

Antimicrobial Finish

Synthesis of silver nanoparticles

 

 

Define nanosilver

Nano Silver refers to the ability to work at the molecular level, atom by atom, utilizing silver particles measured by nanometre, to capture excellent anti-microbial effects of silver. Nano silver is non poisonous, non allergic, effective over a wide range of microorganism and it has long term activity.

Challenges:  Colour, durability, uniform particle size

Application area: antimicrobial textiles, antistatic textiles, biosensors, cryogenic superconducting materials.