BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of nano silver and silver nitrate on yield of seed in basil plant. The study was carried out in a randomized block design with three replications. RESULTS Four levels of either silver nitrate (0, 100, 200 and 300 ppm) or nano silver (0, 20, 40, and 60 ppm) were sprayed on basil plant at seed growth stage. The results showed that ther...

A convenient method for the synthesis of silver alkynyl compounds containing different nuclearities has been developed. The reaction of AgC[triple bond, length as m-dash]CBu(t) and AgX (X = CF3CO2(-), C2F5CO2(-)) in the presence of auxiliary ligands L (L = bipyridine, bipy; 1,10-phenanthroline, phen; 2-(diphenylphosphino)pyridine, dppy) under different conditions afforded a family of new silver...

Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities of propolis and its ability to stimulate the immune system and promote wound healing make it a proper component for wound dressing materials. Silver nanoparticles are recognized to demonstrate strong antiseptic and antimicrobial activity; thus, it also could be considered in the development of produc...

OBJECTIVES There is growing evidence to suggest that biofilms may be involved in the aetiology of chronic wounds. The development of formulations with enhanced anti-biofilm activity could therefore represent a potential therapeutic strategy by reducing bioburdens. Here, the antimicrobial properties of ionic silver and sodium hexametaphosphate (polyphosphate) against bacteria in planktonic form ...

The major industrial use of silver is as silver halide in the manufacture of photographic film. In 1983, approximately 44% of silver was used in the manufacturing of chemicals for photographic products in the USA. Other industrial uses of silver include the production of electrical contacts and switching gear, batteries, catalysts and mirrors. It has also been used for jewelry, coins and indeli...