germicides

A transmission electron microscope (TEM) image of silver nanoparticles formed from silver ions in a solution containing humic acid. The acid tends to envelop the nanoparticle (visible in the image as a light background) and prevent it from accumulating together with other nanoparticles.

New evidence for natural synthesis of silver nanoparticles

Prof. Aharon Gadenkan, Department of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University

Anti-bacterial paper coating

An oil can be extracted from the tobacco leaves that looks promising as a natural insect repellent. Photo: iStock

Tobacco and nicotine as pesticides

The proposed route of the metal transfer in the investigated pump.

The structure that gives bacteria resistance to drugs has been identified

LCD monitors no longer die in vain

Waste from LCD TVs to prevent bacterial infections

Dr. Hadas Meman. Photo: Tel Aviv University

An innovative method for purifying drinking water

Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

The genes that affect a deadly bacterium have been revealed

Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

The protective clothing against bacteria

Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

Highly durable germicidal coating for medical protection