Silver nanoparticles as a new generation of antimicrobials.

@article{Rai2009SilverNA,
  title={Silver nanoparticles as a new generation of antimicrobials.},
  author={Mahendra Rai and Alka Yadav and Aniket K. Gade},
  journal={Biotechnology advances},
  year={2009},
  volume={27 1},
  pages={
          76-83
        }
}
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