Polymer Nanocomposites Based on Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (Engineering Materials)

✍ Scribed by Hiran Mayookh Lal (editor), Sabu Thomas (editor), Tianduo Li (editor), Hanna J. Maria (editor)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2021
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 288
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book focuses on polymer/silver nanocomposites as the main component in bioengineering systems. It describes in detail the synthesis and characterization (morphological, thermal, mechanical & dynamic mechanical properties), as well as the different applications of these composites. A special chapter is dedicated to the toxicity aspects of silver nanoparticles

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
1 Fundamentals of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Toxicological Aspects
Abstract
1 Historical Background of Silver Nanoparticles
2 Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
2.1 Raw Materials for Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
3 Properties of Silver Nanoparticles
3.1 Physical Properties
3.2 Optical Properties
3.3 Catalytic Properties
3.4 Electrical Properties
3.5 Biological Properties
3.6 Fundamentals of Antimicrobial Effect of Silver Nanoparticles
3.7 Mechanism Behind Antimicrobial Activity
3.8 Factors Affecting Antimicrobial Activity
4 Toxicity Aspects of Silver Nanoparticles
4.1 Oral Toxicity
4.2 Neuro Toxicity
4.3 Environmental Toxicity
4.4 Reproductive Toxicity
4.5 Immunotoxicity
4.6 Effects of Silver on Body Weight
4.7 Effects on Gastrointestinal Tract
4.8 Effects of Silver Nanoparticle on Liver and Bile Duct
4.9 Effects of Silver Nanoparticles on Cardiovascular System
5 Toxicological Effect of AgNPs Related to Human Exposure and Its Persistence in the Body
6 Conclusions
References
2 Synthesis and Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
2.1 Different Approaches for Synthesis of Nanoparticles
3 Chemical Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
3.1 Chemical Reduction
3.2 Microemulsion Techniques
3.3 Sol-Gel Technique
3.4 UV-Initiated Photoreduction
3.5 Electrochemical Method
3.6 Polysaccharides-Based Biosynthesis
3.7 Polymer-Based Biosynthesis
3.8 Tollens Method
4 Physical Methods of Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
4.1 Irradiation Method
4.2 Laser Ablation Method
4.3 Microwave-Assisted Synthesis
4.4 High Energy Ball Milling Method
4.5 Melt Mixing Method
4.6 Evaporation-Condensation Method
5 Green (Biological) Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
5.1 Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Microorganisms
5.2 Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Plants
5.3 Biosynthetic Methodology of Plant-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles
5.4 Factors Affecting Synthesis of Plant-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles
5.5 Mechanism of Plant-Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
6 Conclusion
References
3 Physical and Chemical Modification of Silver Nano Particles
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Problem Statements and Solutions for Chemical and Physical Modification of AgNPs
3 Surface Modifiers Used for AgNPs
3.1 Conventional Organic Molecule Modifiers
3.2 Polymers
3.3 Biomolecules
4 Physical Modification Methods
5 Chemical Modification Methods
6 Conclusions
References
4 Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 UV-Vis Absorption Spectroscopy for AgNPs
3 Scanning Electron Microscopy Analysis
4 Transmission Electron Microscopy Analysis
5 Optical Microscopy
6 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy for AgNPs
7 X-Ray Diffraction for Silver Nanoparticles
8 Dynamic Light Scattering for AgNPs
9 Raman Spectroscopy
10 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
11 Conclusions
References
5 Silver Nanoparticle on Various Synthetic Polymer Matrices: Preparative Techniques, Characterizations, and Applications
1 Introduction
2 Types of Polymer Matrices
3 Preparation of Polymer Silver Nanocomposites
3.1 Solution Technique
3.2 Melt-Mixing Technique
3.3 In Situ Polymerization Technique
3.4 Sol-Gel Method
3.5 Electrospinning Technique
3.6 Template Method
4 Silver Nanoparticle in Different Synthetic Polymer Matrices
4.1 Polyethylene-Silver Nanocomposites
4.2 Polystyrene-Silver Nanocomposites
4.3 Polycarbonate-Silver Nanocomposites
4.4 Polypropylene-Silver Nanocomposites
4.5 Polyvinyl Chloride-Silver Nanocomposites
4.6 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)-Silver Nanocomposites
4.7 Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)-Silver Nanocomposites
4.8 Polyamides-Silver Nanocomposites
4.9 Polylactic Acid (PLA)-Silver Nanocomposites
4.10 Polylactic Glycolic Acid (PLGA)/Silver Nanocomposites
4.11 Epoxy/Silver Nanocomposites
4.12 Polyurethenes (PU)-Silver Nanocomposites
5 Conclusions
References
6 Silver Nanoparticles with Natural Polymers
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Natural Polymer-Ag Nanocomposites
3 Categories and Synthesis of Natural Polymer-Ag Based Nanocomposites
3.1 Natural Rubber-Ag Based Nanocomposites
3.2 Starch-Ag Based Nanocomposites
3.3 Chitosan-Ag Based Nanocomposites
3.4 Gelatin-Ag Based Nanocomposites
4 Applications
4.1 Antimicrobial/Antibacterial Activity for Food Packaging and Other Applications
4.2 Wound Healing
4.3 Sensors
4.4 Conductive Devices
4.5 Other Applications
5 Conclusion
References
7 Characterization of Silver/Polymer Nanocomposites
Abstract
1 Microscopic Analysis on Silver/Polymer Nanocomposites
2 Spectroscopic Analysis of Silver/Polymer Nanocomposites Analysis
2.1 Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX)
2.2 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
2.3 Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) Absorption Spectroscopy
2.4 Infrared Spectroscopy (IR)
3 Scattering Methods for the Analysis of Silver/Polymer Nanocomposites
4 Silver/Polymer Nanocomposites: Thermal Characterization
5 Mechanical and Viscoelastic Characterization of Silver/Polymer Nanocomposites
6 Conclusion
References
8 Applications of Polymer Silver Nanocomposites
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Application of Polymer Silver Nanocomposites
2.1 Antibacterial Coatings
2.2 Sensors
2.3 Textiles
2.4 Membranes
2.5 Miscellaneous Applications
3 Conclusion
References
9 An Overview of Applications of Silver-Based Polymer Nano Composite as Biomaterials
Abstract
1 Antibacterial Properties of AgNPs/Polymer Nanocomposites
2 AgNPs/Polymer Nanocomposites for Wound Dressing
3 AgNPs/Polymer Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering
4 AgNPs/Polymer Nanocomposite for Anticancer Application
5 AgNPs/Polymer Nanocomposite for Antiviral Application
6 Conclusion
References
10 Silver Nanoparticle as an Effective Antiviral Agent
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Ag NPs as an Emerging Antiviral Agent
3 Mechanism of Ag NPs Antiviral Activity
4 Ag NPs and Their Antiviral Activity
4.1 Retroviridae
4.2 Paramyxoviridae
4.3 Hepadnaviridae
4.4 Orthomyxoviridae
4.5 Coronaviridae
4.6 Poxviridae
4.7 Arenaviridae
5 Conclusions
References
11 Implementation of Novel Nanosilver Composites in Drinking Water Treatment
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Nanosilver Particles (Ag NPs)
3 Synthesis of Nanosilver (Ag NPs)
4 Characterization of Nanosilver (Ag NPs)
5 Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Efficiency of Ag NPs
6 Application of Nanosilver in Purification of Drinking Water
7 Assessing of the Disinfection Efficiency of Nanosilver
8 Implementation of Novel Silver Nanocomposites for Water Treatment
9 Nanosilver Composite Membranes for Water Treatment
10 Calcium Hypochlorite—Silver Nanocomposite (Ca(OCl)2/Ag-NPs)
11 Rice Husk and Sawdust Loaded on Nano-Silver Composite (Rice Husk/Ag NPs and Sawdust/Ag NPs)
12 Chitosan-Silver Nanocomposite (Chitosan/Ag NPs)
13 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References