Abstract
We report on the antibacterial and antifungal properties of silver nanoparticles in applications related to straw bale construction. Humidity related growth of microorganisms in green constructions is of concern as it can cause health problems among the house residents and reduce the durability of ecologically friendly construction materials. We provide a comparative analysis of the effects of silver nanoparticles on some of the most common house-colonizing fungi and bacteria. Outdoor tests demonstrate the efficiency of the silver nanoparticles for fighting micro-organisms. Indoor tests in petri dishes are compared with the outdoor tests, and the possible nature of the biocidal properties of the silver nanoparticles is probed. In contrast to the commonly reported results, we observe that antifungal properties of silver nanoparticles against common fungi in outdoor conditions show great potential in related applications.
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