Editorial: Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Detection, Characterization and Assessment in Environment

Abstract

The number of studies on silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has risen in recent years due to the increase in their use in different commercial products, the concerns regarding their release in the environment, as well as their toxicological effects. Although nanosilver toxicology is still not completely clear, the hazards it poses for living organisms must be considered. The aim of this Special Issue, entitled “Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Detection, Characterization and Assessment in Environment”, is to collect current studies in the field of AgNPs synthesis and characterization for different purposes, as well as those related to advanced analytical methodologies and sample treatment procedures designed to improve their determination and understand their behavior, both in the environment and in relation to living beings. This Special Issue comprises eleven research articles and two reviews. Most of the studies use classical AgNPs with different sizes and coatings, but some of them uses more innovative variations of this products, such as silicon-based silver dendritic nanoforest [1] or starch-capped AgNPs