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Do T, Vaculciakova S, Kluska K, Peris-Díaz MD, Priborsky J, Guran R, Krężel A, Adam V, Zitka O. Antioxidant-related enzymes and peptides as biomarkers of metallic nanoparticles (eco)toxicity in the aquatic environment. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:142988. [PMID: 39103097 PMCID: PMC11422181 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Revised: 07/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Increased awareness of the impact of human activities on the environment has emerged in recent decades. One significant global environmental and human health issue is the development of materials that could potentially have negative effects. These materials can accumulate in the environment, infiltrate organisms, and move up the food chain, causing toxic effects at various levels. Therefore, it is crucial to assess materials comprising nano-scale particles due to the rapid expansion of nanotechnology. The aquatic environment, particularly vulnerable to waste pollution, demands attention. This review provides an overview of the behavior and fate of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) in the aquatic environment. It focuses on recent studies investigating the toxicity of different metallic NPs on aquatic organisms, with a specific emphasis on thiol-biomarkers of oxidative stress such as glutathione, thiol- and related-enzymes, and metallothionein. Additionally, the selection of suitable measurement methods for monitoring thiol-biomarkers in NPs' ecotoxicity assessments is discussed. The review also describes the analytical techniques employed for determining levels of oxidative stress biomarkers.
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- Tomas Do
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, 613 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, 613 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemical Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wrocław, Joliot-Curie 14a, 50-383, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Chemical Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wrocław, Joliot-Curie 14a, 50-383, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, 613 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, 613 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemical Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wrocław, Joliot-Curie 14a, 50-383, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, 613 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, 613 00, Brno, Czech Republic.
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Wāng Y, Han Y, Xu DX. Developmental impacts and toxicological hallmarks of silver nanoparticles across diverse biological models. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ECOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 19:100325. [PMID: 38046179 PMCID: PMC10692670 DOI: 10.1016/j.ese.2023.100325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), revered for their antimicrobial prowess, have become ubiquitous in a range of products, from biomedical equipment to food packaging. However, amidst their rising popularity, concerns loom over their possible detrimental effects on fetal development and subsequent adult life. This review delves into the developmental toxicity of AgNPs across diverse models, from aquatic species like zebrafish and catfish to mammalian rodents and in vitro embryonic stem cells. Our focus encompasses the fate of AgNPs in different contexts, elucidating associated hazardous results such as embryotoxicity and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Furthermore, we scrutinize the enduring adverse impacts on offspring, spanning impaired neurobehavior function, reproductive disorders, cardiopulmonary lesions, and hepatotoxicity. Key hallmarks of developmental harm are identified, encompassing redox imbalances, inflammatory cascades, DNA damage, and mitochondrial stress. Notably, we explore potential explanations, linking immunoregulatory dysfunction and disrupted epigenetic modifications to AgNPs-induced developmental failures. Despite substantial progress, our understanding of the developmental risks posed by AgNPs remains incomplete, underscoring the urgency of further research in this critical area.
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- Yán Wāng
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health & Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health & Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health & Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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Yang Y, Wang K, Liu X, Xu C, You Q, Zhang Y, Zhu L. Environmental behavior of silver nanomaterials in aquatic environments: An updated review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 907:167861. [PMID: 37852494 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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The increasing applications of silver nanomaterials (nano-Ag) and their inevitable release posed great potential risks to aquatic organisms and ecosystems. Considerable attention has been attracted on their behaviors and transformations, which were critically important for their subsequent biological toxicities and ecological effects. Therefore, the summary of the recent efforts on the environmental behavior of nano-Ag would be beneficial for understanding the environmental fate and accurate risk assessment. This review summarized the studies on various physical, chemical and biological transformations of nano-Ag, meanwhile, the influencing factors (including the intrinsic properties and environmental conditions) and related mechanisms were highlighted. Surface structure and facets of nano-Ag, abiotic conditions and natural freeze-thaw cycle processes could affect the transformations of nano-Ag under different environmental scenarios (including freshwater, seawater and wastewater). The interactions with co-present components, such as chemicals and other particles, impacted the multiple processes of nano-Ag. Besides, the contradictory effects and mechanisms by several environmental factors were summarized. Lastly, the key knowledge gaps and some aspects that deserve further investigation were also addressed. Therefore, the current review aimed to provide an overall analysis of transformation processes of nano-Ag, which will provide more available information and pave the way for the future research areas.
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- Yi Yang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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Deng Y, Zhou Z, Zhang C, Li H, Lan J, Wu J, Wang S. Enhancing the Ag-loading capacity on Ti 3C 2T x sheets as hybrid fillers to form composite coatings with excellent antibacterial properties. RSC Adv 2023; 13:28951-28963. [PMID: 37795049 PMCID: PMC10545980 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05188a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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The settlement of microorganisms is an unwanted process in various practical fields, where also the first attaching microorganisms could promote other bacterial adhesion, causing an acceleration of bioaccumulation on the solid surface and damage to the surface functions. Developing an advanced composite coating with anti-microorganism attachment features is still a big challenge, and the critical element in any such method is to find an efficient functional agent for use in the coating system that could extend the service period. MXenes have received increasing attentions owing to their unique layer structure and large specific surface area. Increasing studies have been devoted to the development of MXene/polymer composites with creatively designed structures to realize various specific functions. Herein, two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbide material MXene as a carrier was etched and decorated with cellulose to enhance the anchor points to grasp functional Ag nanoparticles via a simple method. The MXene nanosheets (Ti3C2Tx) were modified by cellulose to graft hydroxy groups on their surface, and then they were incorporated into silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs). The results showed that the cellulose could increase the loading content of the Ag NPs on the MXene surface, and also could act as a stabilized material to form the composite filler MXene@cellulose@Ag NPs (MAC), which could serve as a functional agent. Furthermore, the obtained product MAC filler exhibited excellent dispersibility and stability among all the tested fillers (MXene and MA), and it could help avoid aggregation and promote homogenous dispersal in the coating network. Besides, MAC displayed outstanding antibacterial activities against E. coli and S. aureus at the same concentration among all the fillers. When the filler was embedded into the coating system, the composite coating PCB-MAC possessed abundant active Ag+ ions released by the Ag NPs, which could work against bacterial growth and achieve a favorable antibacterial inhibition effect. Therefore, we believe that the active MAC filler maintained high antibacterial efficiency, evincing its potential as a desirable agent for obtaining an excellent anti-adhesive behavior in numerous broad applications, such as the environment field or medical area.
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- Yajun Deng
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Marine Corrosion and Intelligent Protection Materials, Jimei University Xiamen 361021 China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Marine Corrosion and Intelligent Protection Materials, Jimei University Xiamen 361021 China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Marine Corrosion and Intelligent Protection Materials, Jimei University Xiamen 361021 China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Marine Corrosion and Intelligent Protection Materials, Jimei University Xiamen 361021 China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Marine Corrosion and Intelligent Protection Materials, Jimei University Xiamen 361021 China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Marine Corrosion and Intelligent Protection Materials, Jimei University Xiamen 361021 China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Marine Corrosion and Intelligent Protection Materials, Jimei University Xiamen 361021 China
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Wei M, Xiang Q, Wang P, Chen L, Ren M. Ambivalent effects of dissolved organic matter on silver nanoparticles/silver ions transformation: A review. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 445:130533. [PMID: 37055958 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The numerous applications of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) lead to their spread in aquatic systems and the release of silver ions (Ag+), which brings potential risks to environment and human health. Owing to the different toxicity, the mutual transformations between AgNPs and Ag+ has been a hot topic of research. Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is ubiquitous on the earth and almost participates in all the reactions in the nature. The previous studies have reported the roles of DOM played in the transformation between AgNPs and Ag+. However, different experiment conditions commonly caused contradictory results, leading to the difficulty to predict the fate of AgNPs in specific reactions. Here we summarized mechanisms of DOM-mediated AgNPs oxidation and Ag+ reduction, and analyzed the effects of environmental parameters. Moreover, the knowledge gaps, challenges, and new opportunities for research in this field are discussed. This review will promote the understanding of the fate and risk assessments of AgNPs in natural water systems.
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- Minxiang Wei
- Institute of International River and Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, PR China; Institute for Ecological Research and Pollution Control of Plateau Lakes, School of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Institute of International River and Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, PR China; College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, PR China
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- Institute of International River and Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Institute of International River and Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, PR China.
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- Institute for Ecological Research and Pollution Control of Plateau Lakes, School of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, PR China.
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Cáceres-Vélez PR, Ali A, Fournier-Level A, Dunshea FR, Jusuf PR. Phytochemical and Safety Evaluations of Finger Lime, Mountain Pepper, and Tamarind in Zebrafish Embryos. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11071280. [PMID: 35883771 PMCID: PMC9311898 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11071280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Plants play a pivotal role in drug discovery, constituting 50% of modern pharmacopeia. Many human diseases, including age-related degenerative diseases, converge onto common cellular oxidative stress pathways. This provides an opportunity to develop broad treatments to treat a wide range of diseases in the ageing population. Here, we characterize and assess the toxicological effects of finger lime (Citrus australasica), mountain pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata), and small-leaved tamarind (Diploglottis australis) extracts. The characterization demonstrates that these Australian native plants have antioxidant potential and, importantly, they have high concentrations of distinct combinations of different antioxidant classes. Using zebrafish larvae as a high-throughput pre-clinical in vivo toxicology screening model, our experiment effectively discriminates which of these extracts (and at what exposure levels) are suitable for development towards future therapies. The LC50-96h for finger lime and tamarind were >480 mg/L, and 1.70 mg/L for mountain pepper. Critically, this work shows that adverse effects are not correlated to the properties of these antioxidants, thus highlighting the need for combining characterization and in vivo screening to identify the most promising plant extracts for further development. Thus, we present a high-throughput pre-clinical screening that robustly tests natural plant products to utilize the diversity of antioxidant compounds for drug development.
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- Paolin Rocio Cáceres-Vélez
- School of Biosciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia;
- Correspondence: (P.R.C.-V.); (P.R.J.)
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- School of Agriculture and Food, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; (A.A.); (F.R.D.)
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- School of Agriculture and Food, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; (A.A.); (F.R.D.)
- Faculty of Biological Sciences, The University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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- School of Biosciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia;
- Correspondence: (P.R.C.-V.); (P.R.J.)
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Corsi I, Desimone MF, Cazenave J. Building the Bridge From Aquatic Nanotoxicology to Safety by Design Silver Nanoparticles. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:836742. [PMID: 35350188 PMCID: PMC8957934 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.836742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Nanotechnologies have rapidly grown, and they are considered the new industrial revolution. However, the augmented production and wide applications of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) and nanoparticles (NPs) inevitably lead to environmental exposure with consequences on human and environmental health. Engineered nanomaterial and nanoparticle (ENM/P) effects on humans and the environment are complex and largely depend on the interplay between their peculiar properties such as size, shape, coating, surface charge, and degree of agglomeration or aggregation and those of the receiving media/body. These rebounds on ENM/P safety and newly developed concepts such as the safety by design are gaining importance in the field of sustainable nanotechnologies. This article aims to review the critical characteristics of the ENM/Ps that need to be addressed in the safe by design process to develop ENM/Ps with the ablility to reduce/minimize any potential toxicological risks for living beings associated with their exposure. Specifically, we focused on silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) due to an increasing number of nanoproducts containing AgNPs, as well as an increasing knowledge about these nanomaterials (NMs) and their effects. We review the ecotoxicological effects documented on freshwater and marine species that demonstrate the importance of the relationship between the ENM/P design and their biological outcomes in terms of environmental safety.
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- Ilaria Corsi
- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Instituto de Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ictiología, Instituto Nacional de Limnología (INALI), CONICET, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina
- *Correspondence: Jimena Cazenave,
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Kansara K, Bolan S, Radhakrishnan D, Palanisami T, Al-Muhtaseb AH, Bolan N, Vinu A, Kumar A, Karakoti A. A critical review on the role of abiotic factors on the transformation, environmental identity and toxicity of engineered nanomaterials in aquatic environment. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 296:118726. [PMID: 34953948 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are at the forefront of many technological breakthroughs in science and engineering. The extensive use of ENMs in several consumer products has resulted in their release to the aquatic environment. ENMs entering the aquatic ecosystem undergo a dynamic transformation as they interact with organic and inorganic constituents present in aquatic environment, specifically abiotic factors such as NOM and clay minerals, and attain an environmental identity. Thus, a greater understanding of ENM-abiotic factors interactions is required for an improved risk assessment and sustainable management of ENMs contamination in the aquatic environment. This review integrates fundamental aspects of ENMs transformation in aquatic environment as impacted by abiotic factors, and delineates the recent advances in bioavailability and ecotoxicity of ENMs in relation to risk assessment for ENMs-contaminated aquatic ecosystem. It specifically discusses the mechanism of transformation of different ENMs (metals, metal oxides and carbon based nanomaterials) following their interaction with the two most common abiotic factors NOM and clay minerals present within the aquatic ecosystem. The review critically discusses the impact of these mechanisms on the altered ecotoxicity of ENMs including the impact of such transformation at the genomic level. Finally, it identifies the gaps in our current understanding of the role of abiotic factors on the transformation of ENMs and paves the way for the future research areas.
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- Krupa Kansara
- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts and Science, Ahmedabad University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, - 380009, India
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Department of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- School of Agriculture and Environment, Institute of Agriculture, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts and Science, Ahmedabad University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, - 380009, India
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
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Priyam A, Singh PP, Afonso LOB, Schultz AG. Abiotic factors and aging alter the physicochemical characteristics and toxicity of Phosphorus nanomaterials to zebrafish embryos. NANOIMPACT 2022; 25:100387. [PMID: 35559893 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2022.100387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nanoscale phosphorus (P)-based formulations are being investigated as potentially new fertilizers to overcome the challenges of conventional bulk P fertilizers in agriculture, including low efficacy rates and high application levels. After agricultural applications, the NMs may be released into aquatic environments and transform over time (by aging) or in the presence of abiotic factors such as natural organic matter or sunlight exposure. It is, therefore, important to investigate the physicochemical changes of NMs in environmentally realistic conditions and assess their potential acute and sublethal toxic effects on aquatic organisms. To investigate this, two separate studies were conducted: 1. the effects of 3-months aged P-based NMs on zebrafish embryos, and 2. the influence of humic acid (HA), UV exposure, or a combination of both on P-based NM toxicity in zebrafish embryos. Four different types of nanohydroxyapatites (nHAPs) and a nanophosphorus (nP) were included in the study. These NMs differed in their physicochemical properties, most prominently their shape and size. Environmental transformations were observed for P-based NMs due to aging or interaction with abiotic factors. The aging of the NMs increased the hydrodynamic diameter (HDD) of rod- and needle-shaped NMs and decreased the size of the platelet and spherical NMs, whereas interactions with HA and UV decreased the NMs' HDD. It was observed that no LC50 (survival) and IC50 (hatch and heart rates) were obtained when the zebrafish embryos were exposed to the aged NMs or when NMs were added in the presence of HA and UV. Overall, these results suggest that P-based NMs cause no acute toxicity and minimal sub-lethal toxicity to zebrafish embryos in environmentally realistic experimental conditions.
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- Ayushi Priyam
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3217, Australia; National Centre of Excellence for Advanced Research in Agricultural Nanotechnology, TERI - Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre, Sustainable Agriculture Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), DS Block, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003, India
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3217, Australia; National Centre of Excellence for Advanced Research in Agricultural Nanotechnology, TERI - Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre, Sustainable Agriculture Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), DS Block, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003, India
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3217, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3217, Australia.
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Zhao J, Wang X, Hoang SA, Bolan NS, Kirkham MB, Liu J, Xia X, Li Y. Silver nanoparticles in aquatic sediments: Occurrence, chemical transformations, toxicity, and analytical methods. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 418:126368. [PMID: 34329024 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Sediments represent the major sink for released silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in aquatic environments. It is well known that the environmental behavior and toxicity of AgNPs in sediments are governed by their specific chemical species instead of their total concentration. This review focuses on various chemical transformations of AgNPs in sediments, which have not been well outlined before. We first outline the concentrations of AgNPs in sediments. The predicted concentrations are 1-5 µg kg-1 in most model studies. Once enter sediments, AgNPs are transformed to different species (e.g., Ag2S, Ag-humic substance complexes, AgCl, and Ag+) during multiple chemical transformations, such as oxidative dissolution, sulfidation, chlorination, and complexation. Those chemical behaviors mitigate the toxicity of AgNPs by reducing their availability and decreasing Ag+ release. Benthic invertebrates and microbes are prone to be affected by AgNPs. AgNPs are found to be accumulated in sediment-dwelling organisms and transferred to higher trophic levels along the food web. Besides X-ray absorption spectroscopy, reliable separation procedures coupled with detection techniques, are powerful tools that characterize the speciation of AgNPs in sediments. More research is needed to investigate diverse chemical transformations in various sediments through development of novel techniques and mathematical models.
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- Jian Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, People's Republic of China
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; Division of Urban Infrastructural Engineering, Mien Trung University of Civil Engineering, Phu Yen 56000, Viet Nam
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6001, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6001, Australia
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- Department of Agronomy, Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, People's Republic of China.
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Ale A, Galdopórpora JM, Desimone MF, de la Torre FR, Cazenave J. Nanosilver and Silver Nitrate Toxicity in Ex Vivo-Exposed Gills of Fish and Mitigation by Humic Acids. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2021; 107:421-426. [PMID: 33974084 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-021-03257-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are unique because of their biocide properties. Once released to environment, AgNP interact with the natural organic matter which impact on their fate, dispersion, and ultimate toxicity. We carried out an ex vivo exposure of gill of Corydoras paleatus fish to 100 µg L-1 of AgNP or AgNO3, alone and in combination with 10 mg L-1 of humic acids (HA), with the aim to evaluate the potential mitigation of HA on AgNP toxic effects. We analyzed Ag accumulation and oxidative stress biomarkers. The results showed high bioaccumulation after the AgNO3+HA exposure. An inhibition of glutathione-S-transferase enzymatic activity and depletion of reduced glutathione levels were registered after the AgNO3 exposure, and increased lipid peroxidation levels in the case of AgNP one. Oxidative responses were mitigated when the HA were present in the media. Overall, the knowledge about the fate of this emergent pollutant was deepened through this study.
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- Analía Ale
- Instituto Nacional de Limnología, UNL, CONICET, Santa Fe, Argentina.
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Universidad de Buenos Aires, CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), Universidad de Buenos Aires, CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- GECAP, Departamento de Ciencias Básicas e INEDES, Universidad Nacional de Luján, CONICET, Luján, Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Limnología, UNL, CONICET, Santa Fe, Argentina
- Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias, UNL, Santa Fe, Argentina
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Structure and Properties of Electrochemically Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles in Aqueous Solution by High-Resolution Techniques. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 26:molecules26175155. [PMID: 34500589 PMCID: PMC8433840 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26175155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The aim of this work was to deeply investigate the structure and properties of electrochemically synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) through high-resolution techniques such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Zeta Potential measurements, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS). Strong brightness, tendency to generate nanoclusters containing an odd number of atoms, and absence of the free silver ions in solution were observed. The research also highlighted that the chemical and physical properties of the AgNPs seemed to be related to their peculiar oxidative state as suggested by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) analyses. Finally, the MTT assay tested the low cytotoxicity of the investigated AgNPs.
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Saleem S, Kannan RR. Zebrafish: A Promising Real-Time Model System for Nanotechnology-Mediated Neurospecific Drug Delivery. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2021; 16:135. [PMID: 34424426 PMCID: PMC8382796 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-021-03592-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Delivering drugs to the brain has always remained a challenge for the research community and physicians. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) acts as a major hurdle for delivering drugs to specific parts of the brain and the central nervous system. It is physiologically comprised of complex network of capillaries to protect the brain from any invasive agents or foreign particles. Therefore, there is an absolute need for understanding of the BBB for successful therapeutic interventions. Recent research indicates the strong emergence of zebrafish as a model for assessing the permeability of the BBB, which is highly conserved in its structure and function between the zebrafish and mammals. The zebrafish model system offers a plethora of advantages including easy maintenance, high fecundity and transparency of embryos and larvae. Therefore, it has the potential to be developed as a model for analysing and elucidating the permeability of BBB to novel permeation technologies with neurospecificity. Nanotechnology has now become a focus area within the industrial and research community for delivering drugs to the brain. Nanoparticles are being developed with increased efficiency and accuracy for overcoming the BBB and delivering neurospecific drugs to the brain. The zebrafish stands as an excellent model system to assess nanoparticle biocompatibility and toxicity. Hence, the zebrafish model is indispensable for the discovery or development of novel technologies for neurospecific drug delivery and potential therapies for brain diseases.
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- Suraiya Saleem
- Neuroscience Lab, Centre for Molecular and Nanomedical Sciences, Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, School of Bio and Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600119, India
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- Neuroscience Lab, Centre for Molecular and Nanomedical Sciences, Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, School of Bio and Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600119, India.
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Ale A, Galdopórpora JM, Mora MC, de la Torre FR, Desimone MF, Cazenave J. Mitigation of silver nanoparticle toxicity by humic acids in gills of Piaractus mesopotamicus fish. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:31659-31669. [PMID: 33608791 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12590-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are one of the most produced nanoproducts due to their unique biocide properties. The natural organic matter has an important impact on nanoparticle's dispersion as it may alter their fate and transport, as well as their bioavailability and toxicity. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the mitigatory effect of humic acids (HAs) on AgNP toxicity. For this purpose, we carried out an ex vivo exposure of gill of Piaractus mesopotamicus fish to 100 μg L-1 of AgNPs or AgNO3, alone and in combination with 10 mg L-1 of HAs. In parallel, a complete AgNP characterization in the media, including the presence of HAs, was provided, and the Ag+ release was measured. We analyzed Ag bioaccumulation, antioxidant enzymes activities, lipid peroxidation, antioxidant capacity against peroxyl radicals, and reduced glutathione levels in fish tissue. Our results indicated the Ag+ release from AgNPs decreased 28% when the HAs were present in the media. The Ag accumulation in gill tissue exposed to AgNPs alone was higher than the AgNO3 exposure, and sixfold higher than the treatment with the HA addition. Moreover, after both Ag forms, the catalase enzyme augmented its activity. However, those responses were mitigated when the HAs were present in the media. Then, our results suggested the mitigation by HAs under the exposure to both Ag forms, providing valuable information about the fate and behavior of this emergent pollutant.
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- Analía Ale
- Laboratorio de Ictiología, Instituto Nacional de Limnología, UNL, CONICET, Paraje El Pozo, Ciudad Universitaria UNL, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ictiología, Instituto Nacional de Limnología, UNL, CONICET, Paraje El Pozo, Ciudad Universitaria UNL, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- GECAP, Departamento de Ciencias Básicas e INEDES, Universidad Nacional de Luján, CONICET, Luján, Argentina
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- Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de la Química y Metabolismo del Fármaco (IQUIMEFA), CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ictiología, Instituto Nacional de Limnología, UNL, CONICET, Paraje El Pozo, Ciudad Universitaria UNL, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina.
- Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias, UNL, Santa Fe, Argentina.
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Teymourinia H, Amiri O, Salavati-Niasari M. Synthesis and characterization of cotton-silver-graphene quantum dots (cotton/Ag/GQDs) nanocomposite as a new antibacterial nanopad. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 267:129293. [PMID: 33348263 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Appearance of antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a convoluted topic, particularly in treating pestiferous immunodeficiency correlated diseases. The main objective of the current research is to fabricate antibacterial pads by utilizing of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) as a linker, stabilizing, and reduction agent of in situ synthesized Ag nanoparticles (Ag NPs) on cotton pad. Five different antibacterial pads including cotton/Ag pad, cotton/GQDs/Ag pad, cotton/Ag/GQDs pad, cotton/GQDs/Ag/GQDs pad, and cotton/Ag/GQDs/Ag were fabricated and their antibacterial activities were compared to those of as-synthesized Ag/GQDs nanocomposites. The results indicate that cotton/GQDs/Ag pad shows a very promising minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) of 0.09 and 0.01 against S. aureus and E. coli, respectively. Using GQDs as a linker (cotton/GQDs/Ag) and as a stabilizing agent (cotton/Ag/GQDs) significantly improves the antibacterial activity of Ag NPs.
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- Hakimeh Teymourinia
- Institute of Nano Science and Nano Technology, University of Kashan, Kashan, P. O. Box. 87317-51167, Iran; Trita Nanomedicine Research Center (TNRC), Trita Third Millennium Pharmaceuticals, 45331-55681, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Raparin, Rania, Kurdistan Region, Iraq; Department of Chemistry, College of Science, International University of Erbil, Iraq
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- Institute of Nano Science and Nano Technology, University of Kashan, Kashan, P. O. Box. 87317-51167, Iran.
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de Medeiros AMZ, Khan LU, da Silva GH, Ospina CA, Alves OL, de Castro VL, Martinez DST. Graphene oxide-silver nanoparticle hybrid material: an integrated nanosafety study in zebrafish embryos. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 209:111776. [PMID: 33341698 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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This work reports an integrated nanosafety study including the synthesis and characterization of the graphene oxide-silver nanoparticle hybrid material (GO-AgNPs) and its nano-ecotoxicity evaluation in the zebrafish embryo model. The influences of natural organic matter (NOM) and a chorion embryo membrane were considered in this study, looking towards more environmentally realistic scenarios and standardized nanotoxicity testing. The nanohybrid was successfully synthesized using the NaBH4 aqueous method, and AgNPs (~ 5.8 nm) were evenly distributed over the GO surface. GO-AgNPs showed a dose-response acute toxicity: the LC50 was 1.5 mg L-1 for chorionated embryos. The removal of chorion, however, increased this toxic effect by 50%. Furthermore, the presence of NOM mitigated mortality, and LC50 for GO-AgNPs changed respectively from 2.3 to 1.2 mg L-1 for chorionated and de-chorionated embryos. Raman spectroscopy confirmed the ingestion of GO by embryos; but without displaying acute toxicity up to 100 mg L-1, indicating that the silver drove toxicity down. Additionally, it was observed that silver nanoparticle dissolution has a minimal effect on these observed toxicity results. Finally, understanding the influence of chorion membranes and NOM is a critical step towards the standardization of testing for zebrafish embryo toxicity in safety assessments and regulatory issues.
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- Aline M Z de Medeiros
- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratoy (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil; Center of Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA), University of São Paulo (USP), Piracicaba, São Paulo State, Brazil; Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa Environment), Jaguariúna, São Paulo State, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratoy (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratoy (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratoy (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Solid State Chemistry (LQES) and NanoBioss Laboratory, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil
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- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa Environment), Jaguariúna, São Paulo State, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratoy (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil; Center of Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA), University of São Paulo (USP), Piracicaba, São Paulo State, Brazil; Laboratory of Solid State Chemistry (LQES) and NanoBioss Laboratory, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil.
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Fiorati A, Bellingeri A, Punta C, Corsi I, Venditti I. Silver Nanoparticles for Water Pollution Monitoring and Treatments: Ecosafety Challenge and Cellulose-Based Hybrids Solution. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1635. [PMID: 32717864 PMCID: PMC7465245 DOI: 10.3390/polym12081635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used as engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in many advanced nanotechnologies, due to their versatile, easy and cheap preparations combined with peculiar chemical-physical properties. Their increased production and integration in environmental applications including water treatment raise concerns for their impact on humans and the environment. An eco-design strategy that makes it possible to combine the best material performances with no risk for the natural ecosystems and living beings has been recently proposed. This review envisages potential hybrid solutions of AgNPs for water pollution monitoring and remediation to satisfy their successful, environmentally safe (ecosafe) application. Being extremely efficient in pollutants sensing and degradation, their ecosafe application can be achieved in combination with polymeric-based materials, especially with cellulose, by following an eco-design approach. In fact, (AgNPs)-cellulose hybrids have the double advantage of being easily produced using recycled material, with low costs and possible reuse, and of being ecosafe, if properly designed. An updated view of the use and prospects of these advanced hybrids AgNP-based materials is provided, which will surely speed their environmental application with consequent significant economic and environmental impact.
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- Andrea Fiorati
- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “G. Natta” and INSTM Local Unit, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, I-20133 Milano, Italy; (A.F.); (C.P.)
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- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences and INSTM Local Unit, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (A.B.); (I.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “G. Natta” and INSTM Local Unit, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, I-20133 Milano, Italy; (A.F.); (C.P.)
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- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences and INSTM Local Unit, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (A.B.); (I.C.)
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- Department of Sciences, Roma Tre University of Rome, via della Vasca Navale 79, 00146 Rome, Italy
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de Brito JLM, Lima VND, Ansa DO, Moya SE, Morais PC, Azevedo RBD, Lucci CM. Acute reproductive toxicology after intratesticular injection of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in Wistar rats. Nanotoxicology 2020; 14:893-907. [PMID: 32529924 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2020.1774812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an intratesticular injection of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on reproductive parameters and health of rats, and to evaluate the AgNPs biodistribution in order to develop a nanotechnological contraceptive agent for male animals. Treated animals received 220 μL of AgNPs solution (0.46 µg-Ag/ml) in each testicle and were euthanized: seven, 14, 28, and 56 days after injection. A significant decrease (p < 0.05) in the percentage of motile sperm in D7 (8.8%) was observed, comparing to the control (73.3%), D14 (86.0%), D28 (68.2%), and D56 (90.0%) groups. D7 group also presented a decrease (p < 0.05) in the percentage of normal spermatozoa. Additionally, D7 group showed an increase (p < 0.05) in abnormal midpiece and sperm head morphology compared to the Control group. Seminiferous tubules presented all germline cell types and spermatozoa for all groups. However, D7 group did not present spermatozoa in the epididymis, whereas some spermatozoa and cellular debris were visible in D14 and D28 groups. All animals presented hematological parameters, creatinine, and alanine aminotransferase values within the normal limits for Wistar rats. The percentage of silver found in the liver was always higher than in the other organs analyzed. A pioneering mathematical model is proposed, from which the half-life time of silver in the liver (17 days), spleen (23 days), lungs (30 days), and kidneys (35 days) was extracted. In conclusion, some acute and severe toxic effects were observed in sperm cells following intratesticular injection of AgNPs, although these effects were reversible. No adverse effects to general animal health were observed.
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- Juliana Lis Mendes de Brito
- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Physiological Sciences, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Physiological Sciences, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Mass Spectrometry Platform, Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), San Sebastián, Spain
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- Soft Matter Nanotechnology Lab, Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), San Sebastián, Spain
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- Institute of Physics, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil.,Genomic Sciences and Biotechnology, Catholic University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology, Department of Genetics and Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Physiological Sciences, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
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The Effect of the Chorion on Size-Dependent Acute Toxicity and Underlying Mechanisms of Amine-Modified Silver Nanoparticles in Zebrafish Embryos. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21082864. [PMID: 32325940 PMCID: PMC7215958 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21082864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Revised: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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As the worldwide application of nanomaterials in commercial products increases every year, various nanoparticles from industry might present possible risks to aquatic systems and human health. Presently, there are many unknowns about the toxic effects of nanomaterials, especially because the unique physicochemical properties of nanomaterials affect functional and toxic reactions. In our research, we sought to identify the targets and mechanisms for the deleterious effects of two different sizes (~10 and ~50 nm) of amine-modified silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in a zebrafish embryo model. Fluorescently labeled AgNPs were taken up into embryos via the chorion. The larger-sized AgNPs (LAS) were distributed throughout developing zebrafish tissues to a greater extent than small-sized AgNPs (SAS), which led to an enlarged chorion pore size. Time-course survivorship revealed dose- and particle size-responsive effects, and consequently triggered abnormal phenotypes. LAS exposure led to lysosomal activity changes and higher number of apoptotic cells distributed among the developmental organs of the zebrafish embryo. Overall, AgNPs of ~50 nm in diameter exhibited different behavior from the ~10-nm-diameter AgNPs. The specific toxic effects caused by these differences in nanoscale particle size may result from the different mechanisms, which remain to be further investigated in a follow-up study.
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Dong B, Liu G, Zhou J, Wang J, Jin R, Zhang Y. Effects of reduced graphene oxide on humic acid-mediated transformation and environmental risks of silver ions. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 385:121597. [PMID: 31727531 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The reduction of Ag+ mediated by natural organic matters has been demonstrated to be an important process of Ag+ transformation and would influence the risks of Ag+ and Ag-containing materials in aquatic environment. Considering the large production of carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) and their inevitable release into the environment, the effects of CNMs on Ag transformation are of considerable interest. This study demonstrated that the humic acid-mediated reduction of Ag+ to free Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) in aqueous phase was suppressed by coexisting reduced graphene oxide (rGO). A large amount of Ag+ was reduced on rGO surface, resulting in the generation of AgNPs-rGO composites. rGO at concentrations of 1-2 orders of magnitude lower than those of Ag+ would exhibit significant effects. The X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy study showed that Ag+ was first adsorbed on rGO surface cooperatively with humic acid and then rapidly reduced to AgNPs. The hydroxylic-OH on rGO could participate in the AgNPs formation and was oxidized to carbonyl during the reduction of Ag+. Additionally, the formed AgNPs-rGO had a relatively lower environmental risk compared to AgNPs or rGO alone. Overall, these results improve our understanding of the interaction between CNMs and Ag+ in aquatic systems.
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- Bin Dong
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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Marimuthu S, Antonisamy AJ, Malayandi S, Rajendran K, Tsai PC, Pugazhendhi A, Ponnusamy VK. Silver nanoparticles in dye effluent treatment: A review on synthesis, treatment methods, mechanisms, photocatalytic degradation, toxic effects and mitigation of toxicity. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2020; 205:111823. [PMID: 32120184 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2020.111823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The current scenario of water resources shows the dominance of pollution caused by the draining of industrial effluents. The polluted waters have resulted in severe health and environmental hazards urging for a suitable alternative to resolve the implications. Various physical and chemical treatment steps currently in use for dye effluent treatment are more time consuming, cost-intensive, and less effective. Alternatively, nanoparticles due to their excellent surface properties and chemical reactivity have emerged as a better solution for dye removal and degradation. In this regard, the potential of silver nanoparticles in dye effluent treatment was greatly explored. Efforts were taken to unravel the kinetics and statistical optimization of the treatment conditions for the efficient removal of dyes. In addition, the role of silver nanocomposites has also experimented with colossal success. On the contrary, studies have also recognized the mechanisms of silver nanoparticle-mediated toxicity even at deficient concentrations and their deleterious biological effects when present in treated water. Hence, the fate of the silver nanoparticles released into the treated water and sludge, contaminating the soil, aquatic environment, and underground water is of significant concern. This review summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding the use of silver nanoparticles and silver-based nanocomposites in effluent treatment and comprehends the recent research on mitigation of silver nanoparticle-induced toxicity.
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- Sivasankari Marimuthu
- Department of Biotechnology, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College (Autonomous), Sivakasi 626 005, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College (Autonomous), Sivakasi 626 005, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College (Autonomous), Sivakasi 626 005, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College (Autonomous), Sivakasi 626 005, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan
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- Innovative Green Product Synthesis and Renewable Environment Development Research Group, Faculty of Environment and Labour Safety, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
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- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan; Research Center for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan.
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Luo Y, Gao B, Wang J, Yue Q. Synchronous removal of CuO nanoparticles and Cu 2+ by polyaluminum chloride-Enteromorpha polysaccharides: Effect of Al species and pH. J Environ Sci (China) 2020; 88:1-11. [PMID: 31862050 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2019.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Copper oxide nanomaterials have been extensively applied and can have serious impacts when discharged into the aquatic environment, especially when complexed with humic acid (HA) to form composite contaminants. As an innovative recycled coagulant aid, Enteromorpha polysaccharides (Ep) were associated with polyaluminum chloride (PACl) (denoted as PACl-Ep) to simultaneously remove CuO nanoparticles, Cu2+ and HA in this study. The influence of different Al species coagulants (AlCl3, PAClb and PAClc) and water pH on coagulation performance, floc properties and reaction mechanisms was investigated in detail. Results showed that in the three PACl-Ep systems, PAClb-Ep gave the highest removal efficiencies for turbidity and Cu2+, and the best UV254 removal effect was reached by using PAClc-Ep. Higher contents of Alb and Alc contributed to great coagulation performance because of their stronger bridging and sweeping effects. For all the Al species coagulants, alkalescent conditions were more conducive to removing Cu and HA compared to acidic conditions. Additionally, smaller and more agminated flocs with great recovery ability were formed by PAClb-Ep and PAClc-Ep systems (bridging and enmeshment effects cooperated with the chelated reticular structure formed by the Ep and Al species). Similarly, due to the increased hydrolysis and hydroxide precipitates, flocs formed under the condition of alkalescence were smaller, denser and stronger compared with weakly acidic conditions.
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- Yuanxia Luo
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, 266000 Qingdao, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, 266000 Qingdao, China.
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, 266000 Qingdao, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, 266000 Qingdao, China
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Shao Z, Wang WX. Biodynamics of Silver Nanoparticles in an Estuarine Oyster Revealed by 110mAgNP Tracing. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2020; 54:965-974. [PMID: 31870149 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b04241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The prevalence of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) requires a comprehensive understanding of their biological impacts especially in marine and estuarine environments. Nevertheless, the background Ag concentration in organisms may impede the accuracy of Ag detection if the net accumulated Ag is low over a short exposure period. Here, a radio-synthesizing method was employed to trace the behavior of AgNPs with two sizes (15 and 60 nm) and two coatings (humic acid and citrate) in an estuarine oyster Crassostrea hongkongensis. This method was sensitive to detect the bioaccumulation and depuration of AgNPs in the oysters over a short period of exposure, which was necessary given the significant changes of particle aggregation in saline water environments. Through radioactive AgNP tracing and biokinetic modeling, we for the first time demonstrated the differential uptake mechanisms of different-sized AgNPs in oysters. Specifically, the ingestion of particles dominated the uptake of 60 nm AgNPs, whereas dermal uptake and ingestion contributed equally to 15 nm AgNPs. Surface coating (humic acid vs citrate) did not significantly affect the uptake of AgNPs by the oysters. The depuration of AgNPs from the oysters was relatively faster than that for the Ag ion. The digestive gland was the key detoxification organ of AgNPs with the greatest loss of Ag by the end of depuration. The findings of this study provide fundamental knowledge for nano-specific risk assessment in marine and estuarine environments.
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- Zishuang Shao
- Department of Ocean Science and Hong Kong Branch of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clearwater Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
- HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute , Shenzhen 518057 , China
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- Department of Ocean Science and Hong Kong Branch of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clearwater Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
- HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute , Shenzhen 518057 , China
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Cazenave J, Ale A, Bacchetta C, Rossi AS. Nanoparticles Toxicity in Fish Models. Curr Pharm Des 2019; 25:3927-3942. [DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666190912165413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The increasing production and use of nanoparticles (NP) have raised concerns regarding the potential
toxicity to human and environmental health. In this review, we address the up to date information on nanotoxicity
using fish as models. Firstly, we carried out a systematic literature search (articles published up to February 2019
in the Scopus database) in order to quantitatively assess the scientific research on nanoparticles, nanotoxicity and
fish. Next, we carried out a narrative synthesis on the main factors and mechanisms involved in NP toxicity in
fish. According to the bibliometric analysis, there is a low contribution of scientific research on nanotoxicity
compared with the general nanoparticles scientific production. The literature search also showed that silver and
titanium NP are the most studied nanomaterials and Danio rerio is the fish species most used. In comparison with
freshwater fish, the effects of nanomaterials on marine fish have been little studied. After a non-systematic literature
analysis, we identified several factors involved in nanotoxicity, as well as the effects and main toxicity
mechanisms of NP on fish. Finally, we highlighted the knowledge gaps and the need for future research.
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- Jimena Cazenave
- Instituto Nacional de Limnologia, CONICET, UNL, Santa Fe, Argentina, Paraje El Pozo, Ciudad Universitaria UNL, 3000 Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Limnologia, CONICET, UNL, Santa Fe, Argentina, Paraje El Pozo, Ciudad Universitaria UNL, 3000 Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Limnologia, CONICET, UNL, Santa Fe, Argentina, Paraje El Pozo, Ciudad Universitaria UNL, 3000 Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Limnologia, CONICET, UNL, Santa Fe, Argentina, Paraje El Pozo, Ciudad Universitaria UNL, 3000 Santa Fe, Argentina
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Cáceres-Vélez PR, Fascineli ML, Rojas E, Meyer T, Venus T, Grisolia CK, Estrela-Lopis I, Moya S, Morais PC, Azevedo RB. Impact of humic acid on the persistence, biological fate and toxicity of silver nanoparticles: A study in adult zebrafish. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enmm.2019.100234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Khan I, Bahuguna A, Krishnan M, Shukla S, Lee H, Min SH, Choi DK, Cho Y, Bajpai VK, Huh YS, Kang SC. The effect of biogenic manufactured silver nanoparticles on human endothelial cells and zebrafish model. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 679:365-377. [PMID: 31085416 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.05.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2019] [Revised: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Human health and environment have been continuously getting exposure to toxic chemicals including nanomaterial; therefore, nontoxicity has recently attracted huge amount of attention. In this study, RU-AgNPs were synthesized by a green synthesis procedure and evaluated for their toxicity in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) as well as on zebrafish embryos via apoptotic pathway. The synthesized RU-AgNPs were average in size (20-25 nm) with a negative surface charge of -13.43 mV. As a result, RU-AgNPs potentiated the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in HUVECs as confirmed by the results of immunoblotting analysis using apoptotic markers, such as Bax, Bcl2, and cytochrome C. Moreover, the induction of apoptosis in HUVECs was also authenticated in a dose-dependent manner after the treatment with RU-AgNPs by the Incucyte analysis. In vivo trials conducted on zebrafish visualized the mortality, malformation, and imbalanced in the heart rate, and cell death of the whole embryo, including severe morphological changes in the yolk sac and the tail of zebrafish. Furthermore, the results of western blot analysis demonstrated the increasing intensity of apoptotic biomarkers such as Bax, Bcl2, and Cyto C, including enhanced production of ROS, validating the cell death in zebrafish larvae. In addition, chemically functionalized silver nanoparticles found to be more cytotoxic than biogenic functionalized silver nanoparticles. Above-mentioned findings clearly demonstrate that Ru-AgNPs cause the toxicity via ROS-induced apoptotic pathway. Therefore, it is necessary to decide RU-AgNPs toxicity levels before being used in any biomedical application.
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- Imran Khan
- Department of Biological Engineering, Biohybrid Systems Research Center (BSRC), Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Nam-gu, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea; Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38453, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38453, Republic of Korea; Department of Food Science and Technology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38453, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, 30 Pildong-ro 1-gil, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Biohybrid Systems Research Center (BSRC), Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Nam-gu, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- New Drug Development Center, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation (DGMIF), Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- New Drug Development Center, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation (DGMIF), Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Research Group of Consumer Safety, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, 30 Pildong-ro 1-gil, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Biohybrid Systems Research Center (BSRC), Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Nam-gu, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38453, Republic of Korea.
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Noori A, Donnelly T, Colbert J, Cai W, Newman LA, White JC. Exposure of tomato ( Lycopersicon esculentum) to silver nanoparticles and silver nitrate: physiological and molecular response. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2019; 22:40-51. [PMID: 31282192 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2019.1634000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are among the most widely used nanomaterials, with applications in sectors as diverse as communications, energy, medicine, and agriculture. This diverse application of AgNPs increases the risk of the release of these materials into the environment and raises the potential for transfer into plants and, subsequently, the human body. To better understand the effects of NPs in agricultural systems, this study investigates plant physiological and molecular responses upon exposure to AgNPs in comparison to silver nitrate (AgNO3). Tomato seedlings (Lycopersison esculentum) were exposed to 10, 20, or 30 mg/L silver (Ag), AgNO3, or AgNPs in hydroponic media for 7 days. A number of endpoints were measured, including plant growth, photosynthetic pigments, oxidative and antioxidant responses. The results showed 2-7 times lower growth rate in plants exposed to silver compared to the control. H2O2 and malondialdehyde as oxidative stress indicators were, respectively, 1.7 and 4 times higher in plants exposed to all forms of silver compared to the control. The antioxidative responses increased significantly in plants exposed to Ag and AgNPs compared to the control. However, plants exposed to AgNO3 showed up to 50% lower enzymatic antioxidant activity. At the molecular level, the expression of genes involved in defense responses, including ethylene-inducing xylanase (EIX), peroxidase 51 (POX), and phenylalanine ammonia lyase, were significantly upregulated upon exposure to silver. The molecular and physiological data showed exposure to all forms of silver resulted in oxidative stress and exposure to AgNPs induced antioxidative and defense responses. However, exposure to AgNO3 resulted in phytotoxicity and failure in antioxidative responses. It indicates the higher reactivity and phytotoxicity of the ionic form of silver compared to NPs. The findings of this study add important information to efforts in attempting to characterize the exposure and risk associated with the release of nanomaterials in the environment.
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- Azam Noori
- Department of Biology, Merrimack College, North Andover, MA, USA
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- Department of Biology, Merrimack College, North Andover, MA, USA
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- Department of Biology, Merrimack College, North Andover, MA, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Forest Biology, State University of New York - College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Forest Biology, State University of New York - College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT, USA
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Effects of AgNPs on the Snail Biomphalaria glabrata: Survival, Reproduction and Silver Accumulation. TOXICS 2019; 7:toxics7010012. [PMID: 30832222 PMCID: PMC6468862 DOI: 10.3390/toxics7010012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2019] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are used intensively in medical and industrial applications. Environmental concerns have arisen from the potential release of this material into aquatic ecosystems. The aims of this research were to evaluate the potential accumulation of silver in the whole body of organisms and analyze the effects of AgNPs on the survival and reproduction of the snail Biomphalaria glabrata. Results show slow acute toxicity with a 10-day LC50 of 18.57 mg/L and an effective decrease in the eggs and egg clutches per organism exposed to tested concentrations. Based on these data, the No Observed Effect Concentration (NOEC) observed was <1 mg/L for snail reproduction. For silver accumulation, we observed that uptake was faster than elimination, which was very slow and still incomplete 35 days after the end of the experiment. However, the observed accumulation was not connected with a concentration/response relationship, since the amount of silver was not equivalent to a higher reproductive effect. The data observed show that AgNPs are toxic to B. glabrata, and suggest that the snail has internal mechanisms to combat the presence of Ag in its body, ensuring survival and reduced reproduction and showing that the species seems to be a potential indicator for Ag presence in contaminated aquatic ecosystems.
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Haque E, Ward AC. Zebrafish as a Model to Evaluate Nanoparticle Toxicity. NANOMATERIALS 2018; 8:nano8070561. [PMID: 30041434 PMCID: PMC6071110 DOI: 10.3390/nano8070561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Revised: 07/08/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Nanoparticles are increasingly being developed for in vivo use, from targeted drug delivery to diagnostics, where they have enormous potential, while they are also being used for a variety of applications that can result in environmental exposure for humans. Understanding how specific nanoparticles interact with cells and cell systems is essential to gauge their safety with respect to either clinical or environmental exposure. Zebrafish is being increasingly employed as a model to evaluate nanoparticle biocompatibility. This review describes this model and how it can be used to assess nanoparticle toxicity at multiple levels, including mortality, teratogenicity, immunotoxicity, genotoxicity, as well as alterations in reproduction, behavior and a range of other physiological readouts. This review also provides an overview of studies using this model to assess the toxicity of metal, metal oxide and carbon-based nanoparticles. It is anticipated that this information will inform research aimed at developing biocompatible nanoparticles for a range of uses.
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- Enamul Haque
- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia.
- Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia.
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- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia.
- Centre for Molecular and Medical Research, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia.
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