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Originally Posted by JesseK
I wonder if Dean stopped by the guys mentioned in this article. Seems like a very good, simple value-add to his water purifier that would also kill some bacteria (not sure that his does or does not). |
Nanoparticulate silver is an effective biocide and would generally control bacteria and other biological contaminants. It would generally not control non-biological contamination, such as organic or inorganic chemicals, metals, etc.
The US EPA is currently reviewing the environmental fate and effects of nanoparticles, including silver and carbon nanotubes. The use of carbon nanotubes is prety tightly regulated at this time.