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A Study on Antimicrobial Effects of Nanosilver for Drinking Water Disinfection

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Authors:
  1. Xu Yang

    1. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1 Engineering Drive 2, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

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  • Nominated as an outstanding PhD thesis by National University of Singapore, Singapore
  • Presents a historical overview and recent developments in silver as an antimicrobial agent
  • Provides a comprehensive and systematic study of nanosilver – from synthesis to disinfection mechanisms and applications
  • Elaborates on the merits and shortcomings of nanosilver in disinfection
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxii
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  2. Introduction

    • Xu Yang
    Pages 1-12

  3. Literature Review

    • Xu Yang
    Pages 13-35

  4. Materials and Methods

    • Xu Yang
    Pages 37-46

  5. Results and Discussion

    • Xu Yang
    Pages 47-66

  6. Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

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    Pages 67-69

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 71-71
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About this book

This thesis examines the feasibility of using silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) as a viable disinfectant. It explores the opportunities and challenges of using AgNPs as an antimicrobial agent, and includes the latest research findings. It compares three kinds of AgNPs with regard to their antibacterial and antiviral effects; their sustainability in real water matrices; and their antiviral mechanisms. The outcome of this research equips the water industry with a better understanding of the capacity, extent and mechanisms of nanosilver disinfection. It is of interest to graduate students, academics and researchers in the area of nanotechnology and environmental engineering. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1 Engineering Drive 2, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

    Xu Yang

About the author


Xu Yang was conferred his PhD degree by National University of Singapore(NUS) in 2015. Before joining NUS, he gained his B.Sc in Chemistry in Fudan University, P. R. China. He also spent two years as a lab assistant when he was an undergraduate. The experience greatly spurned his interest in nanomaterial and led him to pursue a PhD in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in NUS. Xu Yang is currently working as an engineer in a construction wastewater treatment and environmental consulting firm based in China.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: A Study on Antimicrobial Effects of Nanosilver for Drinking Water Disinfection

  • Authors: Xu Yang

  • Series Title: Springer Theses

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2902-8

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-2901-1Published: 02 November 2016

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-10-9735-5Published: 29 June 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-2902-8Published: 21 October 2016

  • Series ISSN: 2190-5053

  • Series E-ISSN: 2190-5061

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXII, 71

  • Number of Illustrations: 22 b/w illustrations, 4 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Marine & Freshwater Sciences, Water Industry/Water Technologies, Biotechnology

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