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A group of scientists tested how well silver nanoparticles stayed in treated fabrics under conditions similar to a washing machine. They considered mechanical stress and chemical factors such as bleaches, pH and surfactants.
First, they measured the silver content of several different brands and types of fabrics that used silver nanoparticles.