Scientific Studies and Research
1. Antibacterial and Antiviral Properties of Silver:
a.Silverstein, R.M. Silver: From Medical Applications to Antimicrobial Potential. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 2021.
b.Lansdown, A.B.G. (2006). Silver in Healthcare: Its Antimicrobial Efficacy and Safety in Use. Journal of Wound Care, 15(4), 157–162.
2. Mechanisms of Action of Silver Ions Against Bacteria:
a. Feng, Q.L., et al. (2000). A Mechanistic Study of the Antibacterial Effect of Silver Ions on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 52(4), 662–668.
b.Morones, J.R., et al. (2005). The Bactericidal Effect of Silver Nanoparticles. Nanotechnology, 16(10), 2346–2353.
3. Safety of Colloidal Silver Use:
a. Wadhera, A., & Fung, M. (2005). Systemic Argyria Associated with Ingestion of Colloidal Silver. Dermatology Online Journal, 11(1), 12.
b. Smith, C.A. Analyzing Argyria and the True Risk of Colloidal Silver Use. Pharmacology Review, 2019.
Historical Context and Usage
4. Silver in Ancient Medicine and History:
a. Thurman, R.B., & Gerba, C.P. (1989). The Molecular Mechanisms of Silver's Antimicrobial Effects and Its Historical Use. Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 2(1), 10–17.
b. Bartram, J. & Ballance, R. Water Quality Monitoring: A Practical Guide to the Use of Silver in Water Disinfection. United Nations Environmental Program, 1996.
Electrolysis and Colloidal Silver Production
5. Principles of Electrolysis in Colloidal Silver Making:
a. Krause, M. (2010). Electrolysis: A Scientific Approach to Creating High-Quality Colloidal Silver. Silver Science Press.
b. Taylor, L. Optimizing Current Density and Surface Area in Electrolysis Systems. Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2017.
6. Measuring and Controlling PPM in Colloidal Silver:
a. Bryson, J.D. DIY Guide to Colloidal Silver: Scientific Techniques and Safety Guidelines. Independent Publishing, 2018.
Modern Applications of Silver
7. Silver in Modern Healthcare:
a. Russell, A.D., & Hugo, W.B. (1994). Antimicrobial Activity and Action of Silver Nitrate. Advances in Applied Microbiology, 37, 65–81.
b. Rai, M., et al. (2012). Silver Nanoparticles as Efficient Antimicrobial Agents: Recent Advances. Biotechnology Advances, 27(1), 76–83.
8. Nanoparticles and Future Silver Applications:
a. Sondi, I., & Salopek-Sondi, B. (2004). Silver Nanoparticles as Antimicrobial Agents: A Case Study on E. coli as a Model for Gram-Negative Bacteria. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 275(1), 177–182.
General Guides and Practical Knowledge
9. Best Practices for Colloidal Silver Production:
a. Smith, R. (2015). Making Safe and Effective Colloidal Silver at Home. Silver Health Press.
b. White, C.A. Colloidal Silver Production and Testing: DIY Science You Can Trust. Personal Press, 2020.
10. Storage and Long-Term Stability:
a. Martin, P.L. Best Practices for Storing Colloidal Silver Solutions. Microbial Preservation Journal, 2013.
b. Singleton, A. The Effects of Light and Temperature on Colloidal Silver Stability. Physics Today, 2021.