Nanosilver products raise concerns of safety, effectiveness
Friday, August 1, 2008 - 19:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Little is known about how the minuscule particles of silver affect humans or even if nanosilver's antibacterial claims hold up. Germ-conscious consumers are always looking for ways to increase their comfort level. In the 1990s, antibacterial soaps, lotions and potions saturated the marketplace. Now comes another germ-killing innovation -- nanosilver.