Silver Nanoparticles May Form in Nature

2:17 pm in biomimicry, nanoparticles, science, water conservation by TreeHugger

Humic acid, which reacts with calcium carbonate in rocks, may also react with silver ions to form nanoparticles photo Image: Humic Acids as a Force of Nature, thotfulspot/CC Silver nanoparticles are turning up everywhere: from your socks (antimicrobial) to your solar panels (nanoparticle ink). At least one study has shown that the tiny dots of silver can cause Read the full story on TreeHugger

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