Crumpling of silver nanowires by endolysosomes strongly reduces toxicity [Biophysics and Computational Biology]

Fibrous particles interact with cells and organisms in complex ways that can lead to cellular dysfunction, cell death, inflammation, and disease. The development of conductive transparent networks (CTNs) composed of metallic silver nanowires (AgNWs) for flexible touchscreen displays raises new possibilities for the intimate contact between novel fibers and human...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - July 22, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Sylvia G. Lehmann, Dȷadidi Toybou, Ana–Elena Pradas del Real, Devrah Arndt, Abderrahmane Tagmount, Muriel Viau, Malak Safi, Alexandra Pacureanu, Peter Cloetens, Sylvain Bohic, Murielle Salome, Hiram Castillo–Michel, Brenda Omana–S Tags: Physical Sciences Source Type: research