Gerontechnology, digitalization, and the silver economy

The use of silver interconnects enables higher speed for silicon integrated circuits. The formation of Ag interconnects requires sequential deposition of a continuous barrier layer followed by silver deposition and chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP). ...

Recognising the rise of an aging population and independent living among older adults, many governments and organisations have developed and promoted new technologies in the form of gerontechnologies to support the needs and enhance the well-being of ...

Resistance to antimicrobial agents by pathogenic bacteria has emerged in recent years and is a major health problem. In this context silver and silver nanoparticles (AgNP) have been known to have inhibitory and bactericidal effects and was used ...