Abstract:

Nano-silver has become a hot topic in the field of antibacterial materials due to its high efficiency, wide spectrum and low drug-resistance to bacteria. However, the bactericidal mechanisms of nano-silver are still unclear. In this paper, current research progress in bactericidal mechanisms of nano-silver has been discussed, which will provide technical supports for further development and applications of nano-silver as an antimicrobial material.

Key words: nano-silver, bactericidal mechanism, antibacterial materials