Companies are now producing anti-bacterial and anti-viral masks using silver nanoparticles. These nanoparticles continuously release ions, and as a result can kill more than 650 kinds of bacteria and viruses, and has a wide range of bactericidal functions. This means that using these types of masks can reduce the spread of the Coronavirus. Tests conducted by Hong Kong Polytechnic University showed that after eight hours of use per day, the bacteria content on these types of masks was significantly lower than that of a standard mask.

The main advantages of Mask based on Silver Nanotechnology is their ability to actually kill the bacteria and viruses. Other commonly used mask cannot kill viruses and bacteria, they only serve to catch them. Consequently masks can be used for much longer with less adverse effects. The ability to get multiple usage from one mask and their ability to be washed without losing effectiveness make these types of masks a must in stopping spread of viruses and bacteria.

The rapid development of silver nanotechnology has transformed many domains of food science. Silver nano particles are now changing how the food industry is now approaching processing, packaging, storage, transportation, functionality, and other safety aspects of food.

These silver nanostructures have a high propensity to help food by preventing internal and external corruption and by helping to prevent and stop microbial contaminations. The properties of silver nanoparticles in packing is helping to increase shelf life of various different foods. Hence, the use of silver nanoparticles for packaging in food industry is becoming a recommend practice.

Silver nanoparticles are now being used to purify and filter water and air. In order to achieve this an ordinary filter fabric (made of cotton) is coated with silver with nano particles. Then by electrifying it the filter kills all bacteria using its electrical field that runs through the highly conductive “nano-coated” cotton.

Silver nanoparticles provides a new water and air filtration treatment to kill pathogens. This method of filtration can easily be used in remote areas where people don’t have access to chemical treatments such as chlorine. The filter uses very little power, has no moving parts and could be used throughout the developing world.

Silver nanoparticles are antimicrobial, which means they kill bacteria and fungi. By including these nanoparticles in fabrics they are able to prevent odors and are able to stop bacterial cells from functioning. Consequently, the resulting clothes need to be washed less frequently.

Silver nanoparticles also release positively charged ions that helps stop the forming of bacteria and viruses. The particles tiny size means the garment stays soft and wearable. These nano-infused items range from socks to t-shirts, lab coats, medical masks, and are worn in many fields.

Due to their conductivity silver nanoparticles are also used in printed application in a conductive ink-based form. They are used as conductive fillers for fabrication of stable suspension of conductive inks which are then applied in various forms such as printed car defrosters.