Washington, April 7: Nanoparticile silver has come to be used in various consumer products these days due to its antibacterial and odour-fighting properties, but scientists are concerned over such nanoparticles may leave certain environmental and health consequences.
A report scheduled for the 235th national meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) calls for a closer examination of the unforeseen environmental and health consequences that the use of nanosilver in products like odourless socks, bandages, and washing machines may have.
“The general public needs to be aware that there are unknown risks associated with the products they buy containing nanomaterials,” Arizona State researchers Paul Westerhoff and Troy M. Benn say in the report.