Future outlook and utilization of research outcome Presently, world over, safe drinking water is made by disinfecting either chemically or by UV treatment and occasionally by heating/boiling. Except chemical treatment, other methods require electricity, and therefore these methods deprive people of safe water in areas where there is no electricity/fuel. Chemical treatments are easy to perform and cheaper. Unfortunately, all chemicals produce byproducts which prove harmful to the consumer in the long run. Therefore there is an urgent need for alternatives. Silver impregnation is very effective in overcoming the problems of the above routes. It has been in use since time immemorial, and has no known side effects. Therefore, silver disinfection is a potential alternative relevant for all.
