EXPLORE THE SCIENCE
What is Quantum.Silver®?
Quantum.Silver® is a specially engineered silver nanoparticle complex designed to harness the antimicrobial properties of silver in a controlled and consistent form.
THE ESSENTIALS
Quantum.Silver® at a glance
A next-generation silver nanoparticle complex, scientifically formulated for broad antimicrobial support.
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Silver Nanoparticle Complex
A specialised silver formulation, distinct from conventional colloidal silver.
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Manufactured in Germany
Produced using a defined manufacturing process, then formulated and bottled locally.
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Controlled Formulation
Developed to a defined specification for consistent quality and performance.
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Broad Antimicrobial Activity
Studied for activity involving bacteria, viruses and fungi.
THE COMPLEX
What exactly is the Quantum.Silver® complex?
Quantum.Silver® is a complex of silver nanoparticles quantum dotted onto an inert carrier molecule. This unique complex is manufactured in Germany, and is used in the local production of Quantum.Silver® products. The complex is unique and differentiated from older technology, namely colloidal silver and pure silver nanoparticles, as this is non-cytotoxic to healthy mammalian cells. This means that it is not poisonous or destructive, but still retains all the antimicrobial mechanisms of silver nanoparticles, in which there are countless scientific articles published on this matter.
Quantum.Silver® represents a new generation of silver technology. Traditional silver products may contain silver in less controlled forms, such as dissolved silver ions or free nanoparticles of varying sizes. Quantum.Silver® is:
In Simple Terms:
Quantum.Silver® is a precisely engineered silver nanoparticle complex in which the silver nanoparticles are quantum-dotted onto an inert carrier molecule, and remain uncharged.
This creates a more controlled, consistent and purpose-designed formulation.
The difference is not a minor upgrade.
It's more like moving from dial-up internet to fibre: the basic concept remains familiar, but the technology behind it has taken a major leap forward. Quantum.Silver® is not simply another silver product, it represents a significant evolution in how silver is formulated and delivered.
DIAL UP INTERNET
Traditional Silver
The basic concept remains familiar.
FIBRE
Quantum.Silver®
The technology behind it has taken a major leap forward.
EARLY USE
Colloidal Silver
First documented use of silver to help prevent eye infections in newborns.
1881
THE EVOLUTION OF SILVER TECHNOLOGY
From Early Colloidal Silver to Quantum.Silver®
2004
NANOPARTICLE ERA
Silver Nanoparticles
Early documented proof of silver nanoparticles being used as an antibacterial agent.
CONTROLLED TECHNOLOGY
Quantum.Silver®
Introduction of Quantum.Silver® - a more advanced silver nanoparticle complex designed for a more controlled formulation.
Safe
Controlled
Advanced
2018
As mentioned, traditional silver products are present in varying sizes, from between 1 nm and 100 nm. Quantum.Silver® is specifically engineered where the particle size of the silver nanoparticles is <20 nm.
THE COMPLEX
Explore The Carrier Molecule
The inert carrier molecule is part of the key, not just the size of the silver nanoparticle. This carrier molecule assists in:
Inert Carrier Molecule
200 - 500 nm
Silver Nanoparticles
The stability of the complex, in solution and in the body
Preventing the silver prematurely reacting with other compounds, before it can work its magic.
Preventing a build up of silver in the body.
Preventing the complex from entering healthy cells.
Quantum dotted on the carrier molecule.
<20 nm
HOW IT WORKS AGAINST BACTERIA
Anti-Bacterial Action
Bacteria are living cells that depend on an intact cell envelope, functional proteins and enzymes, energy production, and protected genetic material. Silver nanoparticles have been reported to interfere with several of these essential systems.
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Damage to the bacterial envelope — silver nanoparticles can interact with the bacterial surface, destabilise the cell membrane and increase its permeability, resulting in leakage of cellular contents.
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Disruption of proteins and metabolism — released silver ions may bind to sulphur-containing proteins and enzymes, interfering with respiration, metabolic processes and ATP production.
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Oxidative and intracellular damage — the generation of reactive oxygen species can damage membranes, proteins and nucleic acids, while silver may also interfere with DNA replication and protein production.
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Silver nanoparticles have also been reported to inhibit bacterial growth within biofilms, although the strength of this effect depends on the nanoparticle formulation and bacterial species involved.
HOW IT WORKS AGAINST VIRUSES
Anti-Viral Action
For an antiviral agent to be effective, it must interfere with one or more stages of the viral lifecycle. Silver nanoparticles have been reported to act at several key intervention points:
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Before cell contact — interacting with the viral surface and reducing infectivity
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During attachment or entry — interfering with viral binding, membrane fusion or entry into the host cell
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During replication and spread — disrupting intracellular viral processes, reducing the production of new viral particles and limiting onward spread
Key Intervention Points In The Viral Lifecycle
These different points of intervention contribute to the multi-mechanistic activity discussed in the next section.
Because viruses can characteristically mutate quickly relative to bacteria or fungi (with the exception of some big viruses), they can escape single-target treatments more easily. What this means is that if an antiviral agent prevents attachment of a virus to the host cell, the virus can mutate and change its surface proteins to “escape” the effects of the antiviral agent.
Though antiviral agents are few and far between, and usually treat the symptoms of the viral infection, those that do truly work against the virus directly typically only work through one mechanism. Quantum.Silver® on the other hand works on multiple mechanisms.
How Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) Disrupt Viral Infection
HOW IT WORKS AGAINST FUNGI
Anti-Fungal Activity
Fungi depend on an intact cell wall and membrane, functioning enzymes, energy-producing mitochondria and protected genetic material. Silver nanoparticles have been reported to interfere with several of these essential systems.
Mechanisms Of Antifungal Action
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Cell-wall and membrane disruption — interacting with the fungal surface, destabilising the membrane and increasing permeability, which can lead to leakage of cellular contents
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Protein and metabolic interference — released silver ions may bind to sulphur-containing proteins and enzymes, while mitochondrial disruption can reduce energy production
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Oxidative and intracellular damage — reactive oxygen species may damage membranes, proteins and nucleic acids, while silver may interfere with DNA replication and protein synthesis
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Reduced fungal growth and biofilm formation — silver nanoparticles may inhibit yeast growth, hyphal development and the formation of protective fungal biofilms
Together, these effects can suppress fungal growth and reduce fungal viability.
MULTI-TARGET ACTION
Why Multiple Mechanisms Matter
Microorganisms survive by adapting. When an antimicrobial treatment depends on only one biological target, a change to that target may reduce the treatment’s effectiveness. Viruses may mutate, while bacteria and fungi may develop resistance or protective survival mechanisms.
The silver nanoparticle actions described above do not rely on only one point of attack. They may interfere with several essential processes, including:
Cell Walls & Membranes
Biofilm Formation & Onward Spread
Genetic Material & Replication
MULTIPLE MECHANISMS
Attachment & Entry Into Host Cells
Proteins & Enzymes
Oxidative Balance
Energy Production & Metabolism
Because these processes are biologically different, a microorganism would need to overcome several forms of disruption rather than adapt to only one target.
Multi-mechanistic activity does not make resistance impossible, but it may raise the biological barrier to survival and reduce the likelihood of microbial escape.
ACROSS MICROBES
How This Applies Across The Three Groups
Rather than depending on one biological target, Quantum.Silver® applies pressure across multiple essential microbial processes — creating a more difficult challenge for bacteria, viruses and fungi to overcome.
Bacteria
Many antibiotics target one main bacterial structure or pathway. Silver nanoparticles may affect the bacterial membrane, enzymes, energy production, oxidative balance and genetic processes simultaneously.
Viruses
A virus may escape a single-target antiviral by changing the protein or process being targeted. Acting before cell contact, during attachment or entry, and during replication creates several potential points of intervention.
Fungi
Fungi possess complex cell walls, membranes, mitochondria and growth structures. Interfering with several of these systems may inhibit fungal growth, viability, hyphal development and biofilm formation.
WHY IT MATTERS
More Than One Point Of Action
Rather than depending on one biological target, Quantum.Silver® applies pressure across multiple essential microbial processes — creating a more difficult challenge for bacteria, viruses and fungi to overcome.
Multiple Essential Processes
Several Intervention Points
A higher Barrier To Escape
Targets several biologically different structures and functions.
May act at different stages of microbial activity.
Several mechanisms may make microbial adaptation more difficult.
