Consumers concerned about safety of silver ions in antibacterial and odor-free clothing will soon have a proven safe alternative thanks to ultra-thin thread and a substance found naturally i... Read more
A new technique for depositing silver onto clothing fibres could open up huge opportunities in wearable electronics. Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the UK’s Nati... Read more
“Silver and titanium are much more abundant than indium in the earth’s crust” Indium tin oxide (ITO) has become a standard material in light-emitting diodes, flat panel pla... Read more
Low doses of silver make bacteria more susceptible to antibiotic attack, paving the way for new therapies for drug-resistant and recurrent infections Slipping bacteria some silver could give... Read more
This project is part of a bright future for the field of microrobotics Endoscopes — small cameras or optic fibres that are usually attached to flexible tubing designed to invest... Read more