Size-Dependent Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Silver Nanoparticles in Cochlear Cells In Vitro

Table 1

PVP-coated AgNPs from NanoComposix—characteristics offered by the manufacturer.

Parameter	5 nm	25 nm	50 nm	110 nm
Diameter (TEM) (nm)
Surface area (m^2/g)	82.1 (TEM)	21.3 (TEM)	10.7 (calculated)	5.1 (calculated)
Mass concentration (Ag) (mg/ml)	5.03	5.2	5.35	5.19
Particle concentration (particles/ml)
Hydrodynamic diameter (nm)	Not reported	41.5	86	136
Zeta potential (mV)	Not reported	−40.4	−55	−32
Particle surface	PVP	PVP	PVP	PVP 40 kDa (polymer)
pH of solution	5.8	5.2	4.6	4.8
max (nm)	405	399	430	509
MaxOD	623.04	757.98	582.68	189.33
Solvent	Milli-Q water	Milli-Q water	Milli-Q water	Milli-Q water