Silver nanoparticles are increasingly incorporated into synthetic sportswear fabrics to exploit their highly effective antimicrobial properties, which prevent the growth of odour-causing bacteria.
Suggest one potential risk to either human health or the environment that could arise from the widespread use or laundering of these nanoparticle-treated textiles.
Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 63 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
