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Mansuri A, Trivedi C, Parikh A, Kumar A. Mitigating phthalate toxicity: The protective role of humic acid and clay in zebrafish larvae. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 354:141756. [PMID: 38513954 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141756] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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This research study aimed to explore the mitigating effects of humic acid and clay on the toxicity induced by three different phthalates (DBP, DEP, DEHP) on zebrafish larvae growth. Prolonged exposure to DBP resulted in a concerning 87.33% mortality rate, significantly reduced to 7.3% when co-administered with humic acid. A similar reduction in mortality was observed for the other two phthalates (DEP and DEHP). Additionally, the introduction of phthalates with humic acid, clay, or their combination led to a significant decrease in the malformation rate in larvae. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) analysis of phthalates in treatments revealed a noteworthy decline in their concentration when combined with humic acid and clay. This suggests a reduced bioavailability of phthalates to larvae, aligning with diminished toxicity, lower mortality, fewer malformations, and improved organ development, as well as less oxidative stress. Furthermore, measurements of larval length and morphological scoring affirmed the protective role of humic acid and clay in promoting the normal growth of zebrafish. This study underscores the potential of environment modulators, such as humic acid and clay, as effective bioremediation agents against phthalate toxicity. The generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), indicative of oxidative stress, was markedly higher in larvae treated solely with phthalates compared to the control. Conversely, larvae treated with a combination of phthalates and humic acid or clay exhibited a significant decrease in ROS generation, signaling a decline in oxidative stress. Histopathological analysis of adult fish subjected to various treatments revealed significant damage to vital organs like the liver and intestine when treated with phthalates alone. However, when phthalates were introduced with humic acid, clay, or both, the morphology closely resembled that of the control, reinforcing the protective role of humic acid and clay in zebrafish development against administered phthalates.
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- Abdulkhalik Mansuri
- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India.
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India.
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India.
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- Biological and Life Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Central Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India.
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Hua Z, Tang L, Li L, Wu M, Fu J. Environmental biotechnology and the involving biological process using graphene-based biocompatible material. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 339:139771. [PMID: 37567262 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139771] [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: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Biotechnology is a promising approach to environmental remediation but requires improvement in efficiency and convenience. The improvement of biotechnology has been illustrated with the help of biocompatible materials as biocarrier for environmental remediations. Recently, graphene-based materials (GBMs) have become promising materials in environmental biotechnology. To better illustrate the principle and mechanisms of GBM application in biotechnology, the comprehension of the biological response of microorganisms and enzymes when facing the GBMs is needed. The review illustrated distinct GBM-microbe/enzyme composites by providing the GBM-microbe/enzyme interaction and the determining factors. There are diverse GBM modifications for distinct biotechnology applications. Each of these methods and applications depends on the physicochemical properties of GBMs. The applications of these composites were mainly categorized as pollutant adsorption, anaerobic digestion, microbial fuel cells, and organics degradation. Where information was available, the strategies and mechanisms of GBMs in improving application efficacies were also demonstrated. In addition, the biological response, from microbial community changes, extracellular polymeric substances changes to biological pathway alteration, may become important in the application of these composites. Furthermore, we also discuss challenges facing the environmental application of GBMs, considering their fate and toxicity in the ecosystem, and offer potential solutions. This research significantly enhances our comprehension of the fundamental principles, underlying mechanisms, and biological pathways for the in-situ utilization of GBMs.
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- Zilong Hua
- Key Laboratory of Organic Compound Pollution Control Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Compound Pollution Control Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, China.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Compound Pollution Control Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Compound Pollution Control Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, China.
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Yin Z, Liu S, Tian Z, Zhao X, He J, Wang C. Carbon-based nanomaterials mediated adsorption and photodegradation of typical organic contaminants in aqueous fulvic acid solution. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2023; 88:1863-1874. [PMID: 37831001 PMCID: wst_2023_300 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2023.300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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In this work, the formation of carbon-based nanomaterials-fulvic acid (CNMs-FA) composites and their capacities for the adsorption and photodegradation of typical organic contaminants in aqueous solutions were investigated. The results suggested that the formation of CNMs-FA composites was dominated by adsorbing FA on CNMs via the physisorption process, which fit the pseudo-first-order kinetic model and the Langmuir isotherm model. The formed CNMs-FA composites were characterized by using the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller, scanning electron microscopy, and infrared spectroscopy techniques and further applied for examining their effects on the adsorption and photodegradation of selected organic contaminants in aqueous solutions. The adsorption of organic contaminants on CNMs-FA composites is mainly involved in hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions between organic contaminants and FA species adhering to CNMs. In addition, the CNMs-FA composites are able to promote the photosensitive degradation of organic contaminants due to the photogenerated reactive species including ROS and CNMs-3FA* under sunlight irradiation. This study provided a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the environmental behavior of CNMs in real natural surface water and clarified the underlying mechanisms.
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- Zhiming Yin
- College of Resources and Environment, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China E-mail:
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- College of Resources and Environment, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham-Ningbo China, Ningbo 315100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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Silva IF, Enes KP, Rocha GM, Varotti FP, Barbosa LA, Thomé RG, Santos HBD. Toxicological effects of hydroxychloroquine sulfate and chloroquine diphosphate substances on the early-life stages of fish in the COVID-19 pandemic context. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2023; 58:825-830. [PMID: 37488813 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2023.2238587] [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: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (HCQ) and chloroquine diphosphate (CQ) have been used at increased rates to treat COVID-19 but can constitute a potential environmental risk. The objective was to evaluate the toxicity of sublethal concentrations of HCQ and CQ in zebrafish embryos/larvae. The 50% lethal concentrations (LC50) of HCQ and CQ at 96 h post-fertilization (hpf) were calculated by testing various concentrations on 2,160 embryos. The LC50 obtained were 560 and 800 µM for HCQ and CQ, respectively. Next, the embryotoxicity assay was performed, where 1,200 embryos were subjected to sublethal concentrations of HCQ and CQ. The hatching and heart rates were recorded. After euthanasia, photomicrographs of all larvae were taken to measure the total length, pericardial and yolk sac areas. The embryos exposed to sublethal concentrations of HCQ and CQ showed delayed hatching at 72 hpf, as well as an increase in the heart rate, larger pericardial and yolk sac areas, and body malformations at 96 hpf. The findings show that HCQ and CQ are toxic to fish in the early development phases. Understanding the mechanisms of toxicity will help extrapolate the effects of 4-aminoquinoline derivatives when they reach the aquatic environment in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Isabella Ferreira Silva
- Laboratório de Processamento de Tecidos (Laprotec), Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, Campus Centro Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Processamento de Tecidos (Laprotec), Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, Campus Centro Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, Campus Centro Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquimica Medicinal, Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, Campus Centro Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Celular, Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, Campus Centro Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Processamento de Tecidos (Laprotec), Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, Campus Centro Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Processamento de Tecidos (Laprotec), Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, Campus Centro Oeste Dona Lindu, Divinópolis, Brazil
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Chen Q, Cao X, Yan B, Guo Z, Xi Z, Li J, Ci N, Yan M, Ci L. Ecotoxicological evaluation of functional carbon nanodots using zebrafish (Danio rerio) model at different developmental stages. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 333:138970. [PMID: 37207902 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Considering functional carbon nanodots (FCNs) are potential to be applied in many areas, their risk and toxicity to organisms are imperative to be evaluated. Thus, this study conducted acute toxicity test of zebrafish (Danio rerio) at embryonic and adult stage to estimate the toxicity of FCNs. Results show that the toxic effects of FCNs and nitrogen doped FCNs (N-FCNs) at their 10% lethal concentration (LC10) values on zebrafish are expressed in developmental retardation, cardiovascular toxicity, renal damage and hepatotoxicity. There are interactive relationships between these effects, but the main reason should be ascribed to the undesirable oxidative damage induced by high doses of materials, as well as the biodistribution of FCNs and N-FCNs in vivo. Even so, FCNs and N-FCNs can promote the antioxidant activity in zebrafish tissues to cope with the oxidative stress. FCNs and N-FCNs are not easy to cross the physical barriers in zebrafish embryos or larvae, and can be excreted from intestine by adult fish, which proves their biosecurity to zebrafish. In addition, because of the differences in physicochemical properties, especially nano-size and surface chemical property, FCNs show higher biosecurity to zebrafish than N-FCNs. The effects of FCNs and N-FCNs on hatching rates, mortality rates and developmental malformations are dose-dependent and time-dependent. The LC50 values of FCNs and N-FCNs on zebrafish embryo at 96 hpf are 1610 mg/L and 649 mg/L, respectively. According to the Acute Toxicity Rating Scale of the Fish and Wildlife Service, the toxicity grades of FCNs and N-FCNs are both defined as "practically nontoxic", and FCNs are "Relatively Harmless" to embryos because their LC50 values are above 1000 mg/L. Our results prove the biosecurity of FCNs-based materials for future practical application.
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- Qiong Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
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- School of Municipal & Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, PR China.
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- Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, PR China
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- Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, PR China
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- Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, PR China; Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, PR China.
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Wang Z, Yu L, Wang DG. Dissolved Organic Matter and Lignin Modulate Aquatic Toxicity and Oxidative Stress Response Activated by Layered Double Hydroxides Nanomaterials. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2023; 84:413-425. [PMID: 36790502 DOI: 10.1007/s00244-023-00985-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Advanced nanomaterials can be released into the environment and can coexist with natural organic matter (NOM). However, evidence on the impacts of NOM on the environmental behavior and toxicity of advanced nanomaterials is still scarce. Here, we investigated the behavior and toxic effects of two layered double hydroxides (LDHs) nanomaterials with different metallic constituents (Mg-Al-LDH and Zn-Al-LDH) at relatively low exposure concentrations on a freshwater green alga (Chlorella pyrenoidosa) in the absence and presence of two types of NOM, namely dissolved organic matter (DOM) and dealkaline lignin (DL). The DOM or DL interaction with the LDHs at different mixture levels was shown to be an antagonistic effect on the growth inhibition toxicity to C. pyrenoidosa mainly. The estimation of the index of Integrated Biological Responses version 2 indicated that the joint interaction of the LDHs with DOM or DL occurred in the following order of frequency synergism > antagonism > additivity. Furthermore, the physicochemical characteristics of LDHs were crucial for illuminating the mechanism by which the DOM or DL modified the LDH-induced oxidative stress response. These findings highlighted the important role of NOM in the behavior and effect of LDHs as a representative of a new class of multifunctional nanomaterials in the freshwater environment.
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- Zhuang Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, 116026, People's Republic of China
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Wiegand J, Avila-Barnard S, Nemarugommula C, Lyons D, Zhang S, Stapleton HM, Volz DC. Triphenyl phosphate-induced pericardial edema in zebrafish embryos is dependent on the ionic strength of exposure media. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 172:107757. [PMID: 36680802 PMCID: PMC9974852 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.107757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Pericardial edema is commonly observed in zebrafish embryo-based chemical toxicity screens, and a mechanism underlying edema may be disruption of embryonic osmoregulation. Therefore, the objective of this study was to identify whether triphenyl phosphate (TPHP) - a widely used aryl phosphate ester-based flame retardant - induces pericardial edema via impacts on osmoregulation within embryonic zebrafish. In addition to an increase in TPHP-induced microridges in the embryonic yolk sac epithelium, an increase in ionic strength of exposure media exacerbated TPHP-induced pericardial edema when embryos were exposed from 24 to 72 h post-fertilization (hpf). However, there was no difference in embryonic sodium concentrations in situ within TPHP-exposed embryos relative to embryos exposed to vehicle (0.1% DMSO) from 24 to 72 hpf. Interestingly, increasing the osmolarity of exposure media with mannitol (an osmotic diuretic which mitigates TPHP-induced pericardial edema) and increasing the ionic strength of the exposure media (which exacerbates TPHP-induced pericardial edema) did not affect embryonic doses of TPHP, suggesting that TPHP uptake was not altered under these varying experimental conditions. Overall, our findings suggest that TPHP-induced pericardial edema within zebrafish embryos is dependent on the ionic strength of exposure media, underscoring the importance of further standardization of exposure media and embryo rearing protocols in zebrafish-based chemical toxicity screening assays.
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- Jenna Wiegand
- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- Division of Environmental Sciences and Policy, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, United States
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- Division of Environmental Sciences and Policy, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, United States
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- Division of Environmental Sciences and Policy, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, United States.
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Ghazimoradi MM, Azad FV, Jalali F, Rafieian-Kopaei M. The Neurotoxic Mechanisms of Graphene Family Nanomaterials at the Cellular Level: A Solution-based Approach Review. Curr Pharm Des 2022; 28:3572-3581. [PMID: 36464882 DOI: 10.2174/1381612829666221202093813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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The graphene family nanomaterials (GFNs) have been recognized to have potential applications in biomedicine, especially in the rag nostic, drug delivery and neuroimaging. Multiple studies have examined the neurotoxicity of GFNs to assay their toxic effects on organisms and ecosystems. In this article, we reviewed the different neurotoxicity effects of GFNs at intracellular levels, including nucleus-related effects and cytosolic mechanisms, as well as extracellular levels, including effects on enzyme activity, oxidative stress, behavior, neurotransmitters, and central nervous system (CNS). Furthermore, for the sake of the solution, we discussed the reducing ways of graphene toxicity. A schematic description is shown in Fig. (1).
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Laboratory Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Medical Plants Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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Shamsi S, Abdul Ghafor AAH, Norjoshukrudin NH, Ng IMJ, Abdullah SNS, Sarchio SNE, Md Yasin F, Abd Gani S, Mohd Desa MN. Stability, Toxicity, and Antibacterial Potential of Gallic Acid-Loaded Graphene Oxide (GAGO) Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Strains. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:5781-5807. [PMCID: PMC9719714 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s369373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background The impetuous usage of antibiotics has led to the perpetual rise of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which has garnered the interest of potential drug alternatives, including nanomaterials. Purpose The present study investigates the stability, toxicity, and antibacterial potential of gallic acid-loaded graphene oxide (GAGO) on several MRSA strains. Methods The stability of a synthesized and characterized GAGO was monitored in different physiological media. The toxicity profile of GAGO was evaluated in 3T3 murine fibroblast cells and the embryonic zebrafish model. The antibacterial activity of GAGO against MRSA, methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA), and community-acquired MRSA; with or without Panton-valentine leucocidin gene (MRSA-pvl+ and MRSA-pvl-) was investigated through disk diffusion, CFU counting method, time-kill experiment, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) observation. Results A stable GAGO nanocomposite has shown an improved toxicity profile in 3T3 murine fibroblast cells and zebrafish embryos, besides exhibiting normal ROS levels than graphene oxide (GO) and GA (gallic acid). The nanocomposite inhibited the growth of all bacterial strains employed. The effectiveness of the GAGO nanocomposite was comparable to cefoxitin (CFX), at ≥150 µg/mL in MRSA and MSSA. GAGO exhibited a significantly delayed response towards MRSA-pvl+ and MRSA-pvl-, with increased inhibition following 8 to 24 h of exposure, while comparable activity to native GA was only achieved at 24 h. Meanwhile, for MRSA and MSSA, GAGO had a comparable activity with native GA and GO as early as 2 h of exposure. HRTEM observation further reveals that GAGO-exposed cells were membrane compromised. Conclusion In summary, the present study indicates the antibacterial potential of GAGO against MRSA strains, but further study is warranted to understand the mechanism of action of GAGO and its resistance in MRSA strains.
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- Suhaili Shamsi
- Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, Malaysia,Correspondence: Suhaili Shamsi, Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, Malaysia, Tel +603-9769 7964, Fax +603-9769 7590, Email
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, Malaysia,Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ION2), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, 43400, Malaysia
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Song S, Wan M, Luo Y, Shen H, Shen J. Carboxymethyl Chitosan-Modified Graphene Oxide as a Multifunctional Vector for Deltamethrin Delivery and pH-Responsive Controlled Release, Enhanced Leaf Affinity, and Improved Mosquito-Killing Activity. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:12148-12156. [PMID: 36166331 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c01669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Traditional deltamethrin (DM) formulations (e.g., emulsifiable concentrates, wettable powders, etc.) have significant disadvantages of poor water dispersion stability, burst release, weak leaf affinity, short duration, poor efficacy, and high environmental toxicity. A nanomaterial-based pesticide delivery system (PDS) has provided effective strategies for green preparation and synergism of pesticide formulations. In this article, we developed carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS)-modified graphene oxide (GO) as a vector for DM and constructed a pH-responsive PDS for Culex pipiens pallens control. GO-CMCS possesses excellent pesticide loading performance for DM (loading rate 87.76%). After being loading on GO-CMCS, the GO-CMCS-DM has a significantly improved dispersion stability in water. The GO-CMCS-DM exhibits pH-responsive controlled release performance, which can sustain the release of DM into the medium, maintaining an effective long-term concentration. Additionally, the leaf adhesion of GO-CMCS-DM is better than that for free DM, which can improve the pesticide utilization. Therefore, GO-CMCS-DM has a prolonged persistent period and sustained activity against Culex pipiens pallens. Considering the industrialization potential of GO, we believe that GO will play an important role in the pest control and antiepidemic fields.
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- Saijie Song
- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Division of Nanobiomedicine, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Interfacial Chemistry, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Jurgelėnė Ž, Montvydienė D, Šemčuk S, Stankevičiūtė M, Sauliutė G, Pažusienė J, Morkvėnas A, Butrimienė R, Jokšas K, Pakštas V, Kazlauskienė N, Karabanovas V. The impact of co-treatment with graphene oxide and metal mixture on Salmo trutta at early development stages: The sorption capacity and potential toxicity. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 838:156525. [PMID: 35679940 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) are novel nanomaterials with a wide range of applications due to their high absorption capacity. This study was undertaken with a view to assess the bioaccumulation and acute toxicity of GO used in combination with the heavy metal mixture (Cr, Cu, Ni and Zn) to fish embryos and larvae. For this purpose, Salmo trutta embryos and larvae were subjected to the 4-day long treatment with three different concentrations of GO, the metal mixture, which was prepared of four metals at the concentrations corresponding to the maximum-permissible-concentrations for EU inland waters (Cr-0.01, Cu-0.01, Ni-0.034, and Zn-0.1 mg/L), and with GO in combination with MIX (GO+MIX). When used in combination with the metal mixture, GO exhibited a high metal sorption capacity. The obtained confocal fluorescence microscopy results showed that GO located in the embryo chorion causing its damage; in larvae, however, GO were found only in the gill region. Results of these experiments confirmed the hypothesis that GO affects the accumulation of metals and mitigates their toxic effects on organism. In embryos, the acute toxicity of exposure to GO and co-exposure to MIX+GO was found to manifest itself through the decreased heart rate (HR) and malondialdehyde (MDA) level and through the increased metallothionein (MT) concentration. Meanwhile, in larvae, GO and MIX+GO were found to induce genotoxicity effects. However, changes in HR, MDA, MT, gill ventilation frequency, yolk sack absorption and cytotoxicity compared with those of the control group were not recorded in larvae. The obtained results confirmed our hypothesis: the combined effect of MIX and GO was less toxic to larvae (especially survival) than individual effects of MIX components. However, our results emphasize that fish exposure to GO alone and in combination with heavy metal contaminants (MIX+GO) even at environmentally relevant concentrations causes health risks that cannot be ignored.
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- Živilė Jurgelėnė
- Nature Research Centre, Akademijos St. 2, LT-08412 Vilnius-21, Lithuania; Laboratory of Biomedical Physics, National Cancer Institute, Baublio St. 3b, LT-08660 Vilnius, Lithuania.
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- SRI Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Savanorių ave. 231, LT-02300 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Nature Research Centre, Akademijos St. 2, LT-08412 Vilnius-21, Lithuania
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- Nature Research Centre, Akademijos St. 2, LT-08412 Vilnius-21, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Physics, National Cancer Institute, Baublio St. 3b, LT-08660 Vilnius, Lithuania; Department of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Sauletekio Ave. 11, LT-10223 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Nature Research Centre, Akademijos St. 2, LT-08412 Vilnius-21, Lithuania
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- Nature Research Centre, Akademijos St. 2, LT-08412 Vilnius-21, Lithuania; Vilnius University, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Naugarduko St. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- SRI Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Savanorių ave. 231, LT-02300 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Physics, National Cancer Institute, Baublio St. 3b, LT-08660 Vilnius, Lithuania; Department of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Sauletekio Ave. 11, LT-10223 Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Zeng Q, Liu Z, Niu T, He C, Qu Y, Qian Z. Application of nanotechnology in CAR-T-cell immunotherapy. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.107747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Lu K, Zha Y, Dong S, Zhu Z, Lv Z, Gu Y, Deng R, Wang M, Gao S, Mao L. Uptake Route Altered the Bioavailability of Graphene in Misgurnus anguillicaudatus: Comparing Waterborne and Sediment Exposures. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:9435-9445. [PMID: 35700278 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c01805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Numerous studies on the bioavailability of graphene-based nanomaterials relate to the water-only exposure route. However, the sediment exposure route should be the most important pathway for benthic organisms to ingest graphene, while to date little work on the bioavailability of graphene in benthic organisms has been explored. In this study, with the help of carbon-14-labeled few-layer graphene (14C-FLG), we quantificationally compared the bioaccumulation, biodistribution, and elimination kinetics of 14C-FLG in loaches via waterborne and sediment exposures. After 72 h of exposure, the accumulated 14C-FLG in loaches exposed via waterborne was 14.28 μg/g (dry mass), which was 3.18 times higher than that (4.49 μg/g) exposed via sediment. The biodistribution results showed that, compared to waterborne exposure, sediment exposure remarkably facilitated the transport of 14C-FLG from the gut into the liver, which made it difficult to be excreted. Although 14C-FLG did not cause significant hepatotoxicity, the disruption of intestinal microbiota homeostasis, immune response, and several key metabolic pathways in the gut were observed, which may be due to the majority of 14C-FLG being accumulated in the gut. Overall, this study reveals the different bioavailabilities of graphene in loaches via waterborne and sediment exposures, which is helpful in predicting its bioaccumulation capability and trophic transfer ability.
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- Kun Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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Zhang Y, Han M, Si X, Bai L, Zhang C, Quan X. Toxicity of biochar influenced by aging time and environmental factors. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 298:134262. [PMID: 35271908 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The extensive application of biochar has drawn more attentions on its potential risk to aquatic organisms. However, the influence of environmental factors (i.e. pH, HA, SDBS and aging time) after they discharged into environment on their toxicity have not been clarified. Here, we synthesized biochar with local pine needles via pyrolysis, and then aged in different media. Followed, the toxicity of pristine and aged biochar was checked with Scenedesmus obliquus (S. obliquus). Our investigation showed that the toxicity of biochar was mitigated when aged in different pH levels or SDBS, while it was opposite in the presence of HA. The increment of pH decreased the toxicity of both the pristine and the aged biochar, while the presence of HA did same impact on the pristine biochar. The presence of SDBS decreased the toxicity of pristine biochar but increased that of aged biochar. Meanwhile, we showed these environmental factors (pH, HA, SDBS and aging time) influenced the biochar toxicity may be due to the adjustment of the aggregation and adhesion of biochar on cell surfaces or the intracellular oxidative stress. Further, the PFRs contained in biochar did influence the toxicity, along with the physicochemical properties of biochar (i.e. carbon structure, functional group or surface charge). Our results aimed to reflect the toxicity profile of biochar in the natural aquatic environment, without misunderstanding of potential ecological risk of biochar in the future application.
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- Ying Zhang
- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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Wang D, Zhang J, Cao R, Zhang Y, Li J. The detection and characterization techniques for the interaction between graphene oxide and natural colloids: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 808:151906. [PMID: 34838546 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151906] [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: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The high dispersibility of graphene oxide (GO) and the universality of natural colloids (clay minerals, (hydr)oxides of Al, Fe, silica, etc.) make them interact easily. Many kinds of analytical methods have been used to study the interaction between GO and natural colloids. This review provides a comprehensive overview of analytical methods for the detection and quantification of interaction process. We highlighted the influence of the most relevant environmental factors (ionic strength, pH, etc.) on batch experiment, quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring measurements, and column experiments. Besides, the benefits and drawbacks of spectroscopic, microscopic techniques, theoretical models, calculation and time-resolved dynamic light scattering methods also have discussed in this work. This review can give some guidance to researchers in their selection and combination of the technique for the research of the interaction between GO and natural colloids.
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- De Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Institute of Plasma Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, PR China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Institute of Plasma Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, PR China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Institute of Plasma Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, PR China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Institute of Plasma Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, PR China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Institute of Plasma Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, PR China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, PR China.
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Guo Q, Yang Y, Zhao L, Chen J, Duan G, Yang Z, Zhou R. Graphene oxide toxicity in W 1118 flies. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 805:150302. [PMID: 34536880 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The risk of graphene oxide (GO) exposure to various species has been greatly amplified in recent years due to its booming production and applications in various fields. However, a deep understanding of the GO biosafety lags its wide applications. Herein, we used W1118 flies as a model organism to study GO toxicity at relatively low concentrations. We found that GO exposure led to remarkable weight loss, delayed development, retarded motion, and shortened lifespan of these flies. On the other hand, the GO influence on their sex ratio and the total number of pupae and adults were insignificant. The toxicological effect of GO was shown to be related to its serious compromise of the nutrient absorption in flies due to the severe damages in midguts. These damages were then attributed to the excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which triggers the oxidative stress. These findings reveal the underlying mechanisms of GO biotoxicities in fruit flies, which might provide a useful reference to assess the risks of these newly invented nanomaterials likely never encountered by various species before.
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- Qing Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China; Institute of Quantitative Biology and College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, 310058 Hangzhou, China
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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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Xu Z, Niu Z, Pan D, Zhao X, Wei X, Li X, Tan Z, Chen X, Liu C, Wu W. Mechanisms of bentonite colloid aggregation, retention, and release in saturated porous media: Role of counter ions and humic acid. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 793:148545. [PMID: 34328966 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In the subsurface environment, colloids play an important role in pollutant transport by acting as the carriers. Understanding colloid release, transport, and deposition in porous media is a prerequisite for evaluating the potential role of colloids in subsurface contaminant transport. In this work, the aggregation, retention, and release of bentonite colloid in saturated porous sand media were investigated by kinetic aggregation and column experiments, the correlation and mechanism of these processes were revealed by combining colloid filtration theory, interaction energy calculation and density functional theory. The results showed that the retention and release of colloids were closely related to the dispersion stability and filtration effect. Multivalent cations with higher mineral affinity reduced the colloid stability, and the dispersion stability and mobility of the colloid were greatly improved by humic acid due to the enhancement of electrostatic repulsion and steric hindrance effects. The primary minimum interaction was found to contribute more to irreversible colloid retention in a Ca2+ system, while the secondary energy minimum was found to be responsible for colloid release with the occurrence of transient solution chemistry. The deposited colloid aggregates could be redistributed and released when the solution chemistry became favorable towards dispersion. These findings provide essential insight into the environmental colloid fate as well as a vital reference for the risk of colloid-driven transport of contaminants in the subsurface aquifer environment.
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- Zhen Xu
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, United States
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621000, China
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- China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621000, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Fundamental Science Laboratory on Radiochemistry and Radiation Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Direct and Indirect Genotoxicity of Graphene Family Nanomaterials on DNA-A Review. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11112889. [PMID: 34835652 PMCID: PMC8625643 DOI: 10.3390/nano11112889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Graphene family nanomaterials (GFNs), including graphene, graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO), and graphene quantum dots (GQDs), have manifold potential applications, leading to the possibility of their release into environments and the exposure to humans and other organisms. However, the genotoxicity of GFNs on DNA remains largely unknown. In this review, we highlight the interactions between DNA and GFNs and summarize the mechanisms of genotoxicity induced by GFNs. Generally, the genotoxicity can be sub-classified into direct genotoxicity and indirect genotoxicity. The direct genotoxicity (e.g., direct physical nucleus and DNA damage) and indirect genotoxicity mechanisms (e.g., physical destruction, oxidative stress, epigenetic toxicity, and DNA replication) of GFNs were summarized in the manuscript, respectively. Moreover, the influences factors, such as physicochemical properties, exposure dose, and time, on the genotoxicity of GFNs are also briefly discussed. Given the important role of genotoxicity in GFNs exposure risk assessment, future research should be conducted on the following: (1) developing reliable testing methods; (2) elucidating the response mechanisms associated with genotoxicity in depth; and (3) enriching the evaluation database regarding the type of GFNs, applied dosages, and exposure times.
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Zhang C, Chen X, Ho SH. Wastewater treatment nexus: Carbon nanomaterials towards potential aquatic ecotoxicity. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 417:125959. [PMID: 33990041 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) provide an effective solution and a novel advancement for wastewater treatment. In this review, a total of 3823 bibliographic records derived from recent 10 years are visualized based on scientometric analysis. The results indicate metal-free CNMs-mediated advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) might be a motive force to develop CNMs application for wastewater treatment; however, corresponding evaluations of aquatic toxicity still lack sufficient attention. Therefore, recent breakthroughs and topical innovations related to prevalent wastewater treatment technologies (i.e., adsorption, catalysis and membrane separation) using three typical dimensional CNMs (nanodiamonds, carbon nanotubes, and graphene-based nanomaterials) are comprehensively summarized in-depth, along with a compendious introduction to some novel techniques (e.g., computational simulation) for identifying reaction mechanisms. Then, current research focusing on CNMs-associated aquatic toxicity is discussed thoroughly, mainly demonstrating: (1) the adverse effects on aquatic organisms should not be overlooked prior to large-scale CNMs application; (2) divergent consequences can be further reduced if the ecological niche of aquatic organisms is emphasized; and (3) further investigations on joint toxicity can provide greater beneficial insight into realistic exposure scenarios. Finally, ongoing challenges and developmental directions of CNMs-based wastewater treatment and evaluation of its aquatic toxicity are pinpointed and shaped in terms of future research.
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- Chaofan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China.
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Ramal-Sanchez M, Fontana A, Valbonetti L, Ordinelli A, Bernabò N, Barboni B. Graphene and Reproduction: A Love-Hate Relationship. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11020547. [PMID: 33671591 PMCID: PMC7926437 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Since its discovery, graphene and its multiple derivatives have been extensively used in many fields and with different applications, even in biomedicine. Numerous efforts have been made to elucidate the potential toxicity derived from their use, giving rise to an adequate number of publications with varied results. On this basis, the study of the reproductive function constitutes a good tool to evaluate not only the toxic effects derived from the use of these materials directly on the individual, but also the potential toxicity passed on to the offspring. By providing a detailed scientometric analysis, the present review provides an updated overview gathering all the research studies focused on the use of graphene and graphene-based materials in the reproductive field, highlighting the consequences and effects reported to date from experiments performed in vivo and in vitro and in different animal species (from Archea to mammals). Special attention is given to the oxidized form of graphene, graphene oxide, which has been recently investigated for its ability to increase the in vitro fertilization outcomes. Thus, the potential use of graphene oxide against infertility is hypothesized here, probably by engineering the spermatozoa and thus manipulating them in a safer and more efficient way.
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- Marina Ramal-Sanchez
- Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (L.V.); (N.B.); (B.B.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (L.V.); (N.B.); (B.B.)
- National Research Council (IBCN), CNR-Campus International Development (EMMA-INFRAFRONTIER-IMPC), Monterotondo Scalo, 00015 Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (L.V.); (N.B.); (B.B.)
- National Research Council (IBCN), CNR-Campus International Development (EMMA-INFRAFRONTIER-IMPC), Monterotondo Scalo, 00015 Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (L.V.); (N.B.); (B.B.)
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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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Zeng H, Hu X, Ouyang S, Zhou Q. Nanocolloids, but Not Humic Acids, Augment the Phytotoxicity of Single-Layer Molybdenum Disulfide Nanosheets. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:1122-1133. [PMID: 33393283 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c05048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs), especially transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC), have received great attention in recent years due to their advantageous properties and applications in various fields and are inevitably released into the environment during their life cycle. However, the effect of natural nanocolloids, widely distributed in the aquatic environment, on the environmental transformation and ecotoxicity of ENMs remains largely unknown. In this study, the effects of natural nanocolloids were compared to humic acid on the environmental transformation and ecotoxicity of single-layer molybdenum disulfide (SLMoS2), a representative TMDC. SLMoS2 with nanocolloids or humic acid (HA) enhanced their dispersion and Mo ion release in deionized water. Nanocolloids induced growth inhibition, reactive oxygen species (ROS) elevation, and cell permeability. Low-toxicity SLMoS2 combined with nanocolloids will enhance the above adverse effects. SLMoS2-nanocolloids induced serious damage (cell distortion and deformation), SLMoS2 internalization, and metabolic perturbation on Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris). In contrast, the addition of HA induced the growth promotion and lower ROS level, inhibited the internalization of SLMoS2, and mitigated metabolic perturbation on C. vulgaris. This work provides insights into the effect of natural nanocolloids on the behaviors and biological risks of ENMs in aquatic environments, deserving substantial future attention.
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- Hui Zeng
- 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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Yang X, Liang J, Wu Q, Li M, Shan W, Zeng L, Yao L, Liang Y, Wang C, Gao J, Guo Y, Liu Y, Liu R, Luo Q, Zhou Q, Qu G, Jiang G. Developmental Toxicity of Few-Layered Black Phosphorus toward Zebrafish. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:1134-1144. [PMID: 33356192 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c05724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Black phosphorus (BP) has extensive applications in various fields. The release of BP into aquatic ecosystems and the potential toxic effects on aquatic organisms are becoming major concerns. Here, we investigated the developmental toxicity of few-layered BP toward the zebrafish. We found that BP could adsorb on the surface of the chorion and could subsequently penetrate within the embryo. After exposure of embryos to 10 mg/L BP, developmental malformations appeared at 96 hpf, especially heart deformities such as pericardial edema and bradycardia, accompanied by severe circulatory system failure. Using transgenic zebrafish larvae, we further characterized cardiovascular defects with cardiac enlargement and impaired cardiac vessels as indicators of damage to the cardiovascular system upon BP exposure. We performed transcriptomic analysis on zebrafish embryos treated with a lower concentration of 2 mg/L. The results showed disruption in genes associated with muscle development, oxygen involved processes, focal adhesion, and VEGF and MAPK signaling pathways. These alterations also indicated that BP carries a risk of developmental perturbation at lower concentrations. This study provides new insights into the effects of BP on aquatic organisms.
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- Xiaoxi Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Institute of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- Institute of Environment and Health, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Institute of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- Institute of Environment and Health, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Institute of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- Institute of Environment and Health, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310000, China
- Institute of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Chen Y, Li J, Zhou Q, Liu Z, Li Q. Hexavalent chromium amplifies the developmental toxicity of graphene oxide during zebrafish embryogenesis. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 208:111487. [PMID: 33126181 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Combined toxicity is a critical issue in risk assessment of contaminants. However, very little is known about the joint effects of graphene oxide (GO, a crucial 2-dimensional carbon material) and hexavalent chromium (Cr6+, a widespread heavy metal), particularly with respect to the critical period of embryogenesis. In this study, the combined toxicity of GO and Cr6+ was evaluated through embryo-larval toxicity test in Danio rerio (zebrafish). Results indicated that the co-exposure of Cr6+ (1 mg/L) and GO (0.01 mg/L) inhibited hatching and spontaneous movement of embryos, but no significant changes were found in the single Cr6+ or GO group. Compared with the single GO or Cr6+ exposure, their co-exposure (GO+Cr6+) significantly enhanced the teratogenicity in a concentration-dependent pattern, and the spinal curvature was observed as the main deformity. GO+Cr6+ changed the protein secondary structures of embryos result of the generation of ROS and oxidative stress. The degradations of vertical myosepta and cartilages were observed in co-exposure group, suggesting that GO+Cr6+ disrupted the development of musculoskeletal system. The genes col11a1a, col2a1a and postnb were down-regulated but the genes acta1b and mmp9 were up-regulated by GO+Cr6+. The interactions between Cr6+ and GO demonstrated that the morphology, structure, and surface properties of GO were modified by Cr6+. The enhanced defects and O-containing groups of GO could trap more β-sheets, induced oxidative stress, disturbed the development of skeletal muscles and cartilages in zebrafish. These data suggested that GO+Cr6+ enhanced their joint toxicity due to the variation of nanoparticle properties. This finding is important for assessing the ecological risk of graphene family nanomaterials in the natural environment.
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- Yuming Chen
- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Children's Genetics and Metabolic Diseases/Henan Neural Development Engineering Research Center for Children, Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China
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Ahmed I, Zhang B, Muneeb-Ur-Rehman M, Fan W. Effect of different shapes of Nano-Cu 2O and humic acid on two-generations of Daphnia Magna. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 207:111274. [PMID: 32920315 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Nanomaterials (NMs) have significant technological advantages due to their unique properties but their release into the environment also carry potential eco-toxicological risks. Cu2O NMs have numerous industrial and commercial applications, however less is known about the risks to human health and ecosystems. This study investigated different shapes of nano-Cu2O (cubic and octahedron) with humic acid (HA: 2 mg/L and 10 mg/L) on the reproduction, growth, survival rate and Cu accumulation in the two-generations of Daphnia Magna species. Nano-Cu2O cubic and octahedron shapes were analyzed by SEM, demonstrating {111} and {100} facets. The results indicated that octahedron has the more evident toxic effect than cubic shape for both generations. Continuous exposure to nano-Cu2O exhibited negative effects on body length, cumulative neonates and Cu accumulation in filial generation F (1). Survival rate of Cu2O octahedron was the least 66%, while Cu2O cubic was 73% for parental generation F (0). In addition, HA showed a significant reduction in the toxicity of nano-Cu2O for both generations, leading to an enhanced survival rate, body length and reproduction. This study provides insights of the long-term effect of different shapes of nano-Cu2O in the existence of humic acid to the multi-generations ecosystem.
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- Imtiaz Ahmed
- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, 200240, Shanghai, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, 200240, Shanghai, PR China.
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, 200240, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, 37 Xueyuan Road Haidian District, 100191, Beijing, PR China.
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Patel TN, R P, Vashi Y, Bhattacharya P. Toxic impacts and industrial potential of graphene. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART C, TOXICOLOGY AND CARCINOGENESIS 2020; 38:269-297. [PMID: 32897810 DOI: 10.1080/26896583.2020.1812335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Advancement in the field of nanotechnology has increased the synthesis and exploitation of graphene-like nanomaterials. Graphene is a two-dimensional planar and hexagonal array of carbon atoms. Due to its flexible nature graphene and its derivatives have several significant prospects extending from electronics to life sciences and drug delivery systems. In this review, we enlist some of the toxic effects of graphene family nanomaterials (GFNs) in various aspects of biosystems viz., in vitro, in vivo, microbial, molecular and environmental. We also appreciate their extensive and promising applications though with some underlying challenges. This review also draws attention toward current and future prospect of global graphene market for wide-range commercialization.
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- Trupti N Patel
- Department of Integrative Biology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Operations and Product Development Department, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Malhotra N, Villaflores OB, Audira G, Siregar P, Lee JS, Ger TR, Hsiao CD. Toxicity Studies on Graphene-Based Nanomaterials in Aquatic Organisms: Current Understanding. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25163618. [PMID: 32784859 PMCID: PMC7465277 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25163618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Graphene and its oxide are nanomaterials considered currently to be very promising because of their great potential applications in various industries. The exceptional physiochemical properties of graphene, particularly thermal conductivity, electron mobility, high surface area, and mechanical strength, promise development of novel or enhanced technologies in industries. The diverse applications of graphene and graphene oxide (GO) include energy storage, sensors, generators, light processing, electronics, and targeted drug delivery. However, the extensive use and exposure to graphene and GO might pose a great threat to living organisms and ultimately to human health. The toxicity data of graphene and GO is still insufficient to point out its side effects to different living organisms. Their accumulation in the aquatic environment might create complex problems in aquatic food chains and aquatic habitats leading to debilitating health effects in humans. The potential toxic effects of graphene and GO are not fully understood. However, they have been reported to cause agglomeration, long-term persistence, and toxic effects penetrating cell membrane and interacting with cellular components. In this review paper, we have primarily focused on the toxic effects of graphene and GO caused on aquatic invertebrates and fish (cell line and organisms). Here, we aim to point out the current understanding and knowledge gaps of graphene and GO toxicity.
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- Nemi Malhotra
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320314, Taiwan;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Research Center for Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Manila 1015, Philippines;
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- Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320314, Taiwan;
- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320314, Taiwan;
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- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320314, Taiwan;
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- Department of Applied Physics, National Pingtung University, Pingtung 900391, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (J.-S.L.); (T.-R.G.); (C.-D.H.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320314, Taiwan;
- Center for Nanotechnology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320314, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (J.-S.L.); (T.-R.G.); (C.-D.H.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320314, Taiwan;
- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320314, Taiwan;
- Center for Nanotechnology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320314, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (J.-S.L.); (T.-R.G.); (C.-D.H.)
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Yin J, Fan W, Du J, Feng W, Dong Z, Liu Y, Zhou T. The toxicity of graphene oxide affected by algal physiological characteristics: A comparative study in cyanobacterial, green algae, diatom. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 260:113847. [PMID: 32000020 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Though the main toxic mechanisms of graphene oxide (GO) to algae have been accepted as the shading effect, oxidative stress and mechanical damage, the effect of algal characteristics on these three mechanisms of GO toxicity have seldom been taken into consideration. In this study, we investigated GO toxicity to green algae (Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii), cyanobacteria (Microcystis aeruginosa) and diatoms (Cyclotella sp.). The aim was to assess how the physiological characteristics of algae affect the toxicity of GO. Results showed that 10 mg/L of GO significantly inhibited the growth of all tested algal types, while S. obliquus and C. reinhardtii were found to be the most susceptible and tolerant species, respectively. Then, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to observe the physiological characteristics of the assessed algae. The presence of locomotive organelles, along with smaller and more spherical cells, was more likely to alleviate the shading effect. Variations in cell wall composition led to different extents of mechanical damage as shown by Cyclotella sp. silica frustules and S. obliquus autosporine division being prone to damage. Meanwhile, growth inhibition and cell division were significantly correlated with the oxidative stress and membrane permeability, suggesting the latter two indicators can effectively signal GO toxicity to algae. The findings of this study provide novel insights into the toxicity of graphene materials in aquatic environments.
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- Jingyu Yin
- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China; Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, PR China.
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
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Qu G, Xia T, Zhou W, Zhang X, Zhang H, Hu L, Shi J, Yu XF, Jiang G. Property-Activity Relationship of Black Phosphorus at the Nano-Bio Interface: From Molecules to Organisms. Chem Rev 2020; 120:2288-2346. [PMID: 31971371 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.9b00445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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As a novel member of the two-dimensional nanomaterial family, mono- or few-layer black phosphorus (BP) with direct bandgap and high charge carrier mobility is promising in many applications such as microelectronic devices, photoelectronic devices, energy technologies, and catalysis agents. Due to its benign elemental composition (phosphorus), large surface area, electronic/photonic performances, and chemical/biological activities, BP has also demonstrated a great potential in biomedical applications including biosensing, photothermal/photodynamic therapies, controlled drug releases, and antibacterial uses. The nature of the BP-bio interface is comprised of dynamic contacts between nanomaterials (NMs) and biological systems, where BP and the biological system interact. The physicochemical interactions at the nano-bio interface play a critical role in the biological effects of NMs. In this review, we discuss the interface in the context of BP as a nanomaterial and its unique physicochemical properties that may affect its biological effects. Herein, we comprehensively reviewed the recent studies on the interactions between BP and biomolecules, cells, and animals and summarized various cellular responses, inflammatory/immunological effects, as well as other biological outcomes of BP depending on its own physical properties, exposure routes, and biodistribution. In addition, we also discussed the environmental behaviors and potential risks on environmental organisms of BP. Based on accumulating knowledge on the BP-bio interfaces, this review also summarizes various safer-by-design strategies to change the physicochemical properties including chemical stability and nano-bio interactions, which are critical in tuning the biological behaviors of BP. The better understanding of the biological activity of BP at BP-bio interfaces and corresponding methods to overcome the challenges would promote its future exploration in terms of bringing this new nanomaterial to practical applications.
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- Guangbo Qu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences , Chinese Academy of Sciences 100085 , Beijing , P.R. China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Jianghan University , Wuhan 430056 , China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS , Hangzhou 310000 , China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Division of Nanomedicine, Department of Medicine , University of California Los Angeles California 90095 , United States
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- Materials Interfaces Center , Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shenzhen 518055 , P.R. China
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- Materials Interfaces Center , Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shenzhen 518055 , P.R. China
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- College of Environment , Zhejiang University of Technology , Hangzhou 310032 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences , Chinese Academy of Sciences 100085 , Beijing , P.R. China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Jianghan University , Wuhan 430056 , China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS , Hangzhou 310000 , China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences , Chinese Academy of Sciences 100085 , Beijing , P.R. China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Jianghan University , Wuhan 430056 , China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS , Hangzhou 310000 , China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Materials Interfaces Center , Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shenzhen 518055 , P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences , Chinese Academy of Sciences 100085 , Beijing , P.R. China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Jianghan University , Wuhan 430056 , China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS , Hangzhou 310000 , China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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Yang J, Zhong W, Chen P, Zhang Y, Sun B, Liu M, Zhu Y, Zhu L. Graphene oxide mitigates endocrine disruption effects of bisphenol A on zebrafish at an early development stage. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 697:134158. [PMID: 32380620 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Development from embryos to larvae is an important life stage and impairments in this stage could affect the development and growth of fish. In this study, the endocrine disruption and developmental toxicities of bisphenol A (BPA) (50 and 500 μg/L) in the presence of graphene oxide (GO) (0.1 and 1 mg/L) were investigated on zebrafish embryos from 6 to 168 h post fertilization (hpf). BPA alone displayed significant endocrine disruption effects (increase in the estradiol (E2)/testosterone (T) ratio, vitellogenin (VTG) and estrogen receptor α (erα) in larvae), promoted embryos hatching and caused larvae malformation. There was a significant correlation between VTG level and erα expression, suggesting that erα played a vital role in VTG synthesis. However, all these adverse effects were alleviated distinctly in the presence of GO. GO formed a coating layer on the embryos chorion membrane, depressing absorption of BPA by the embryos. As a consequence, bioaccumulation of BPA in zebrafish co-exposed to GO and BPA decreased by >50% compared with the BPA single exposure group. Adsorption of BPA on GO might also make a partial contribution to the reduced accumulation of BPA in the larvae. The results demonstrated that GO could relieve the estrogenic and developmental effects of BPA on zebrafish in the early development stage.
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- Jing Yang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria of Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering of Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria of Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering of Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria of Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering of Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria of Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering of Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria of Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering of Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria of Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering of Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria of Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering of Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria of Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering of Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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Nasser F, Constantinou J, Lynch I. Nanomaterials in the Environment Acquire an "Eco-Corona" Impacting their Toxicity to Daphnia Magna-a Call for Updating Toxicity Testing Policies. Proteomics 2019; 20:e1800412. [PMID: 31750982 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201800412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Nanomaterials (NMs) are particles with at least one dimension between 1 and 100 nm and a large surface area to volume ratio, providing them with exceptional qualities that are exploited in a variety of industrial fields. Deposition of NMs into environmental waters during or after use leads to the adsorption of an ecological (eco-) corona, whereby a layer of natural biomolecules coats the NM changing its stability, identity and ultimately toxicity. The eco-corona is not currently incorporated into ecotoxicity tests, although it has been shown to alter the interactions of NMs with organisms such as Daphnia magna (D. magna). Here, the literature on environmental biomolecule interactions with NMs is synthesized and a framework for understanding the eco-corona composition and its role in modulating NMs ecotoxicity is presented, utilizing D. magna as a model. The importance of including biomolecules as part of the current international efforts to update the standard testing protocols for NMs, is highlighted. Facilitating the formation of an eco-corona prior to NMs ecotoxicity testing will ensure that signaling pathways perturbed by the NMs are real rather than being associated with the damage arising from reactive NM surfaces "acquiring" a corona by pulling biomolecules from the organism's surface.
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- Fatima Nasser
- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK
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Ouyang S, Li K, Zhou Q, Hu X. Widely distributed nanocolloids in water regulate the fate and risk of graphene oxide. WATER RESEARCH 2019; 165:114987. [PMID: 31450222 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2019.114987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The environmental behaviors and risks associated with graphene oxide (GO, a popular 2D nanomaterial) have attracted considerable attention. GO released to aquatic systems will most likely interact with ubiquitous nanocolloids (Nc) in surface water. However, the effects of Nc on the fate and risk of GO remain largely unknown in water. Herein, the binding of Nc onto GO was investigated via electron microscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance, 2D correlation spectroscopy and biolayer interferometry. The results revealed that electron charge transfers, hydrophilic effects and π-π stacking contributed to a strong affinity (KD = 5.6 nM) and high adsorption capacity (159.8 mg/g) of Nc onto the GO surface. Moreover, GO nanosheets transformed to a scroll morphology or multiple GO particles bridging by Nc, which remarkably reduced the aggregation and sedimentation rates after binding with Nc. Interestingly, co-exposure with Nc greatly alleviated the toxicity (e.g., tail malformation, yolk sac edema and oxidative stress) of GO to zebrafish embryos. Morphological and structural alterations of GO after binding to Nc contributed to the mechanisms for the antagonistic effects on the zebrafish embryos toxicity. The present work provides insights into the environmental fate and risk of GO by ubiquitous Nc in natural water.
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- Shaohu Ouyang
- 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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Clemente Z, Silva GH, de Souza Nunes MC, Martinez DST, Maurer-Morelli CV, Thomaz AA, Castro VLSS. Exploring the mechanisms of graphene oxide behavioral and morphological changes in zebrafish. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:30508-30523. [PMID: 31463743 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05870-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The presence of natural organic matter such as humic acid (HA) can influence the behavior of graphene oxide (GO) in the aquatic environment. In this study, zebrafish embryos were analyzed after 5 and 7 days of exposure to GO (100 mg L-1) and HA (20 mg L-1) alone or together. The results indicated that, regardless of the presence of HA, larvae exposed to GO for 5 days showed an increase in locomotor activity, reduction in the yolk sac size, and total length and inhibition of AChE activity, but there was no difference in enzyme expression. The statistical analysis indicated that the reductions in total larval length, yolk sac size, and AChE activity in larvae exposed to GO persisted in relation to the control group, but there was a recovery of these parameters in groups also exposed to HA. Larvae exposed to GO for 7 days did not show significant differences in locomotor activity, but the RT-PCR gene expression analysis evidenced an increase in the AChE expression. Since the embryos exposed to GO showed a reduction in overall length, they were submitted to confocal microscopy and their muscle tissue configuration investigated. No changes were observed in the muscle tissue. The results indicated that HA is associated with the toxicity risk modulation by GO and that some compensatory homeostasis mechanisms may be involved in the developmental effects observed in zebrafish.
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- Zaira Clemente
- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology and Biosafety, Embrapa Environment, Jaguariúna, São Paulo, 13820-000, Brazil.
- Brazilian National Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research on Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-970, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology and Biosafety, Embrapa Environment, Jaguariúna, São Paulo, 13820-000, Brazil
- Brazilian National Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research on Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-970, Brazil
- Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA), University of São Paulo (USP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, 13416-000, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, 13087-883, Brazil
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- Brazilian National Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research on Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-970, Brazil
- Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA), University of São Paulo (USP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, 13416-000, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, 13087-883, Brazil
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- Department of Quantum Electronics, Institute of Physics "Gleb Wataghin", University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-859, Brazil
- National Institute of Photonics Applied to Cell Biology (INFABIC), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-859, Brazil
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Chen J, Lu T, Wang Y, Li J, Fu X, Qi Z, Zhang Q. Transport of graphene oxide nanoparticles in saturated kaolinite- and goethite-coated sand columns: effects of low-molecular-weight organic acids. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:24922-24932. [PMID: 31243660 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05683-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The effects of low-molecular-weight organic acids (LMWOAs) on the transport of graphene oxide nanoparticles in saturated kaolinite- and goethite-coated sand columns were studied. Acetic acid, glycolic acid, malonic acid, and tartaric acid were chosen in the experiments. LMWOAs enhanced the mobility of GO by electrostatic/steric repulsion. In addition, they competed with GO for limited deposition sites on grain surfaces. The effects of organic acids on the transport of GO strongly depended on organic acid species. In general, the transport enhancement effects followed the order of tartaric acid > malonic acid > glycolic acid > acetic acid; this difference may be related to the number and type of functional groups of organic acids. Different LMWOAs enhanced the transport of GO in goethite-coated sand to a larger extent than did in kaolinite-coated sand under the test conditions; this was likely related to the differences of physicochemical characteristics between goethite and kaolinite. Organic acids significantly inhibited the deposition of GO at 0.5 mM Ca2+; this was possible that Ca2+ enhanced adsorption of organic acids by complexing with the surface O-functionalities of both LMWOAs and sand grain. Consequently, more organic acid molecules competed with GO for deposition sites on grain surfaces. Additionally, a two-site transport model was used to fit the transport data. Our findings have important implications for the understanding of the deposition and fate of GO in soil especially in rhizosphere environments where various low-molecular-weight organic acids are active.
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- Jiuyan Chen
- Ecology Institute of the Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
- Henan University Minsheng College, Kaifeng, 475004, China
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- Department of Hydrology, University of Bayreuth, 95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
- Henan University Minsheng College, Kaifeng, 475004, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
- Henan University Minsheng College, Kaifeng, 475004, China
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- Ecology Institute of the Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China
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- Ecology Institute of the Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China.
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China.
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- Ecology Institute of the Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China.
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Bangeppagari M, Park SH, Kundapur RR, Lee SJ. Graphene oxide induces cardiovascular defects in developing zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryo model: In-vivo toxicity assessment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 673:810-820. [PMID: 31005017 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.04.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) has wide engineering applications in various areas, including electronics, energy storage, pharmaceuticals, nanomedicine, environmental remediation and biotechnology, because of its unique physico-chemical properties. In the present study, the risk-related information of GO was evaluated to examine the potential ecological and health risks of developmental toxicity. Although the overall developmental toxicity of GO has been well characterized in zebrafish, however, its release effect at a certain concentration of living organisms with specific cardiovascular defects remains largely elusive. Therefore, this study was conducted to further evaluate the toxicity of GO on embryonic development and cardiovascular defects in zebrafish embryos used as an in-vivo animal model. As a result, the presence of GO at a small concentration (0.1-0.3 mg/mL) does not affect the embryonic development. However, GO at higher concentrations (0.4-1 mg/mL) induces significant embryonic mortality, increase heartbeat, delayed hatching, cardiotoxicity, cardiovascular defects, retardation of cardiac looping, increased apoptosis and decreased hemoglobinization. These results provide valuable information that can be used to study the eco-toxicological effects of GO for assessing its bio-safety according to environmental concentration. In addition, the present results would also be usefully utilized for understanding the environmental risks associated with GO on human health in general.
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- Manjunatha Bangeppagari
- Center for Biofluid and Biomimic Research, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, South Korea
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- Center for Biofluid and Biomimic Research, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, South Korea; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, South Korea.
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Zhang Y, Yang R, Si X, Duan X, Quan X. The adverse effect of biochar to aquatic algae- the role of free radicals. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 248:429-437. [PMID: 30826605 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.02.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2018] [Revised: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The application of biochar in remediation and recovery of heavy metals and/or organic contaminants in water and soil is increasing. However, the adverse effect of biochar to aquatic organisms has not received enough attention. In this study, we conducted a study on the biotoxicity of biochar pyrolyzed from pine needle under oxygen-limited conditions. The toxicity of biochar was expressed with the following endpoints: cell growth, chlorophyll-a (Chl-a), reactive oxygen species (ROS), superoxide dismutase (SOD) content of Scenedesmus obliquus (S. obliquus) and the luminescence of Photobacterium phosphoreum (P. phosphoreum). Here, the effect of free radicals (FRs) contained in biochar was stressed. Our results show that the toxicity of biochar is significantly correlated with the concentration of FRs in biochar particles. Meanwhile, we found the FRs-containing biochar could induce the production of acellular ROS (such as ·OH) in water, which would also induce the production of interior cellular ROS in aquatic organisms. Our findings provide a new insight into the mechanism of toxicity aroused by biochar applications and aid in understanding its potential ecological risk.
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- Ying Zhang
- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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Adverse effects of p-TSA-doped polypyrrole particulate exposure during zebrafish (Danio rerio) development. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 177:58-67. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.01.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2018] [Revised: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Zhang Y, Yang R, Wang S, Si X, Duan X, Zhou J. Influence of humic substances on the toxic effects of cadmium and SDBS to the green alga Scenedesmus obliquus. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2019; 68:94-100. [PMID: 30878719 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2019.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Revised: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/10/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The joint toxicity of chemicals mixture in the aquatic environment was still not well clear. To clarify the joint toxicity of the mixtures of metals and organic pollutants, as well as the influence of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in field water-body on their toxic effects, we conducted the toxicity tests with cadmium (Cd) and sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) on Scenedesmus obliquus (S. obliquus) with or without the presence of fulvic acid (FA), a typical of DOM. Our results showed Cd was more toxic to S. obliquus than SDBS, and the effects of fulvic acid on SDBS were greater than Cd. The joint toxicity of Cd and SDBS expressed a synergistic effect on S. obliquus, which was observed to be increased with the presence of FA. Our results gave an example for the joint toxicity investigations of organics and metals, aiding to understanding the toxicity of pollutant mixtures in field water bodies containing DOM.
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- Ying Zhang
- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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Zhou Q, Ouyang S, Ao Z, Sun J, Liu G, Hu X. Integrating Biolayer Interferometry, Atomic Force Microscopy, and Density Functional Theory Calculation Studies on the Affinity between Humic Acid Fractions and Graphene Oxide. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2019; 53:3773-3781. [PMID: 30865825 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.8b05232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The interactions between nanoparticles and humic acid (HA) are critical to understanding the environmental risks and applications of nanoparticles. However, the interactions between HA fractions and graphene oxide (GO, a popular carbon nanosheet) at the molecular level remain largely unclear. Four HA fractions with molecular weights ranging from 4.6 to 23.8 kDa were separated, and the large HA fractions presented low oxygen contents and many aromatic structures. The binding constants of the large HA fractions on GO were 2.6- to 3551-fold higher than those of the small HA fractions, while the maximum adsorption capacities of the larger HA fractions onto GO were much higher. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) found that the small and large HA fractions were spread over the center and the edge of the GO nanosheets, respectively. Density functional theory (DFT) simulation and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy confirmed the above phenomena (three adsorption patterns, "vs", "ps", and "pea") and revealed that HA bonded to the GO nanosheets mainly through van der Waals force and π-π interactions. The integrating analysis of binding affinity, AFM, and DFT provides new insights into the environmental behavior of GO and the applications of GO in pollutant removal under exposure from HA.
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- Qixing Zhou
- 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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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering , Guangdong University of Technology , Guangzhou , 510006 , 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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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering , Guangdong University of Technology , Guangzhou , 510006 , 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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Sant KE, Timme-Laragy AR. Zebrafish as a Model for Toxicological Perturbation of Yolk and Nutrition in the Early Embryo. Curr Environ Health Rep 2019; 5:125-133. [PMID: 29417450 DOI: 10.1007/s40572-018-0183-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Developmental toxicity assessments often focus on structural outcomes and overlook subtle metabolic differences which occur during the early embryonic period. Deviant embryonic nutrition can result in later-life disease, including diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. Prior to placenta-mediated nutrient exchange, the human embryo requires maternally supplied nutritional substrates for growth, called yolk. Here, we compare the biology of the human and zebrafish yolk and review examples of toxicant-mediated perturbation of yolk defects, composition, and utilization. RECENT FINDINGS Zebrafish embryos, like human embryos, have a protruding yolk sac that serves as a nutritional cache. Aberrant yolk morphology is a common qualitative finding in fish embryotoxicity studies, but quantitative assessment and characterization provides an opportunity to uncover mechanistic targets of toxicant effects on embryonic nutrition. The zebrafish and the study of its yolk sac is an excellent model for uncovering toxicant disruptions to early embryonic nutrition and has potential to discover mechanistic insights into the developmental origins of health and disease.
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- Karilyn E Sant
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Goessman 171, 686 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Goessman 171, 686 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA.
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Zhang Y, Meng T, Shi L, Guo X, Si X, Yang R, Quan X. The effects of humic acid on the toxicity of graphene oxide to Scenedesmus obliquus and Daphnia magna. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 649:163-171. [PMID: 30173026 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.08.280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Revised: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The wide production and application of graphene oxide (GO) has inevitably caused its release to the aquatic ecosystem. However, the influence of natural organic matter (NOM) on the toxicity of GO to aquatic organisms needs further investigation. In this study, we conducted several toxicity tests (i.e., acute toxicity and oxidative damage) with Scenedesmus obliquus (S. obliquus) and Daphnia magna (D. magna), as well as a chronic toxicity test with D. magna, to investigate the toxicity of GO with or without the presence of humic acid (HA). Our results showed that GO induced significant toxicity to S. obliquus and D. magna, and the median lethal concentrations (72 h-LC50 and 48 h-LC50) for acute toxicity were 20.6 and 84.2 mg L-1, respectively, while the 21 d-LC50 for chronic toxicity to D. magna was 3.3 mg L-1. Additionally, HA mitigated the acute toxicity of GO to S. obliquus and D. magna by 28.6% and 32.3%, respectively, and mitigated the chronic toxicity of GO to D. magna. In the presence of HA, the decreased toxicity of GO was attributed to the alleviation of oxidative damage by HA to both S. obliquus and D. magna, the mitigation of surface envelopment to S. obliquus and the body accumulation in D. magna. Our study provides useful and basic biotoxicity data of GO with a consideration of its interaction with NOM which could aid in preventing an overestimation of the risks of GO to the natural aquatic environment.
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- Ying Zhang
- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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Dasmahapatra AK, Dasari TPS, Tchounwou PB. Graphene-Based Nanomaterials Toxicity in Fish. REVIEWS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2019; 247:1-58. [PMID: 30413975 PMCID: PMC6481941 DOI: 10.1007/398_2018_15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Due to their unique physicochemical properties, graphene-based nanoparticles (GPNs) constitute one of the most promising types of nanomaterials used in biomedical research. GPNs have been used as polymeric conduits for nerve regeneration and carriers for targeted drug delivery and in the treatment of cancer via photothermal therapy. Moreover, they have been used as tracers to study the distribution of bioactive compounds used in healthcare. Due to their extensive use, GPN released into the environment would probably pose a threat to living organisms and ultimately to human health. Their accumulation in the aquatic environment creates problems to aquatic habitats as well as to food chains. Until now the potential toxic effects of GPN are not properly understood. Despite agglomeration and long persistence in the environment, GPNs are able to cross the cellular barriers successfully, entered into the cells, and are able to interact with almost all the cellular sites including the plasma membrane, cytoplasmic organelles, and nucleus. Their interaction with DNA creates more potential threats to both the genome and epigenome. In this brief review, we focused on fish, mainly zebrafish (Danio rerio), as a potential target animal of GPN toxicity in the aquatic ecosystem.
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- Asok K Dasmahapatra
- Research Centers in Minority Institutions, Center for Environmental Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, USA
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- Research Centers in Minority Institutions, Center for Environmental Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, USA
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- Research Centers in Minority Institutions, Center for Environmental Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, USA.
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Anand A, Unnikrishnan B, Wei SC, Chou CP, Zhang LZ, Huang CC. Graphene oxide and carbon dots as broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents - a minireview. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2019; 4:117-137. [PMID: 32254148 DOI: 10.1039/c8nh00174j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Due to the increasing global population, growing contamination of water and air, and wide spread of infectious diseases, antibiotics are extensively used as a major antibacterial drug. However, many microbes have developed resistance to antibiotics through mutation over time. As an alternative to antibiotics, antimicrobial nanomaterials have attracted great attention due to their advantageous properties and unique mechanisms of action toward microbes. They inhibit bacterial growth and destroy cells through complex mechanisms, making it difficult for bacteria to develop drug resistance, though some health concerns related to biocompatibility remain for practical applications. Among various antibacterial nanomaterials, carbon-based materials, especially graphene oxide (GO) and carbon dots (C-Dots), are promising candidates due to the ease of production and functionalization, high dispersibility in aqueous media, and promising biocompatibility. The antibacterial properties of these nanomaterials can be easily adjusted by surface modification. They are promising materials for future applications against multidrug-resistant bacteria based on their strong capacity in disruption of microbial membranes. Though many studies have reported excellent antibacterial activity of carbon nanomaterials, their impact on the environment and living organisms is of concern due to the accumulatory and cytotoxic effects. In this review, we discuss antimicrobial applications of the functional carbon nanomaterials (GO and C-Dots), their antibacterial mechanisms, factors affecting antibacterial activity, and concerns regarding cytotoxicity.
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- Anisha Anand
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 20224, Taiwan.
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Zou W, Zhou Q, Zhang X, Mu L, Hu X. Characterization of the effects of trace concentrations of graphene oxide on zebrafish larvae through proteomic and standard methods. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2018; 159:221-231. [PMID: 29753824 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2017] [Revised: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The effects of graphene oxide (GO) carbon nanomaterials on ecosystems have been well characterized, but the toxicity of GO at predicted environmental concentrations to living organisms at the protein level remain largely unknown. In the present work, the adverse effects and mechanisms of GO at predicted environmental concentrations were evaluated by integrating proteomics and standard analyses for the first time. The abundances of 243 proteins, including proteins involved in endocytosis (e.g., cltcb, arf6, capzb and dnm1a), oxidative stress (e.g., gpx4b, sod2, and prdx1), cytoskeleton assembly (e.g., krt8, krt94, lmna and vim), mitochondrial function (e.g., ndufa10, ndufa8, cox5aa, and cox6b1), Ca2+ handling (e.g., atp1b2a, atp1b1a, atp6v0a1b and ncx4a) and cardiac function (e.g., tpm4a, tpm2, tnni2a.1 and tnnt3b), were found to be notably altered in response to exposure 100 μg/L GO. The results revealed that GO caused malformation and mortality, likely through the downregulation of proteins related to actin filaments and formation of the cytoskeleton, and induced oxidative stress and mitochondrial disorders by altering the levels of antioxidant enzymes and proteins associated with the mitochondrial membrane respiratory chain. Exposure to GO also increased the heart rate of zebrafish larvae and induced pericardial edema, likely by changing the expression of proteins related to Ca2+ balance and cardiac function. This study provides new proteomic-level insights into GO toxicity against aquatic organisms, which will greatly benefit our understanding of the bio-safety of GO and its toxicity at predicted environmental concentrations.
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- Wei Zou
- 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 300071, 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 300071, 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 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agro-environment and Safe-product, Key Laboratory for Environmental Factors Control of Agro-product Quality Safety (Ministry of Agriculture), Institute of Agro-environmental Protection, Ministry of Agriculture, Tianjin 300191, 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 300071, China.
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Sun B, Zhang Y, Chen W, Wang K, Zhu L. Concentration Dependent Effects of Bovine Serum Albumin on Graphene Oxide Colloidal Stability in Aquatic Environment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2018; 52:7212-7219. [PMID: 29894635 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b06218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The impacts of a model globular protein (bovine serum albumin, BSA) on aggregation kinetics of graphene oxide (GO) in aquatic environment were investigated through time-resolved dynamic light scattering at pH 5.5. Aggregation kinetics of GO without BSA as a function of electrolyte concentrations (NaCl, MgCl2, and CaCl2) followed the traditional Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek (DLVO) theory, and the critical coagulation concentration (CCC) was 190, 5.41, and 1.61 mM, respectively. As BSA was present, it affected the GO stability in a concentration dependent manner. At fixed electrolyte concentrations below the CCC values, for example 120 mM NaCl, the attachment efficiency of GO increased from 0.08 to 1, then decreased gradually and finally reached up to zero as BSA concentration increased from 0 to 66.5 mg C/L. The low-concentration BSA depressed GO stability mainly due to electrostatic binding between the positively charged lysine groups of BSA and negatively charged groups of GO, as well as double layer compression effect. With the increase of BSA concentration, more and more BSA molecules were adsorbed on GO, leading to strong steric repulsion which finally predominated and stabilized the GO. These results provided significant information about the concentration dependent effects of natural organic matters on GO stability under environmentally relevant conditions.
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- Binbin Sun
- 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 , P. R. 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 , P. R. 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 , P. R. 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 , P. R. 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 , P. R. China
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Ren W, Chang H, Wang Y, Teng Y, Ma W, Luo Y. Effect of sulfonated graphene on uptake, translocation, and metabolism of 2,4,4'-trichlorobiphenyl in maize seedlings. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:20084-20096. [PMID: 29748797 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2203-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Graphene may affect fate of organic contaminants due to its strong adsorption properties, which is very crucial for accurately assessing ecological risk of graphene and concurrent contaminants, while the current information remains largely unknown. Here, we firstly explored the adsorption characteristics of sulfonated graphene (SG) for a widespread polychlorinated biphenyl 2,4,4'-trichlorobiphenyl (PCB28) (0.5-100 μg L-1). Subsequently, the influence of SG on the uptake, translocation, and metabolism of PCB28 in maize seedlings was investigated through hydroponic exposure experiment. Adsorption isotherm of PCB28 to SG fitted best with the Langmuir model and the Polanyi-Dubinin-Manes (PDM) model, with the maximum adsorption capacity (Qmax) calculated as around 530 mg kg-1. The presence of SG significantly promoted the maximum accumulation amount of PCB28 in roots by 112%, whereas reduced that in stems and leaves by 32 and 39%, respectively. The translocation factor (TFs) of PCB28 from roots to stems was 26-70% lower for SG exposed seedlings than nonexposed seedlings when the exposure time was longer than 24 h, demonstrating an obvious suppression of SG in the transportation of PCB28 from roots to stems. PCB28 could be metabolized to PCB8 and PCB18 through dechlorination and rearrangement in different parts of maize seedlings. SG significantly increased the accumulation of PCB8 and PCB18 in roots, but decreased that in stems and leaves. These findings might provide new implications for the risk assessment of SG and PCBs in the environment.
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- Wenjie Ren
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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Liu Y, Han W, Xu Z, Fan W, Peng W, Luo S. Comparative toxicity of pristine graphene oxide and its carboxyl, imidazole or polyethylene glycol functionalized products to Daphnia magna: A two generation study. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2018; 237:218-227. [PMID: 29486455 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2017] [Revised: 01/05/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2018] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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To investigate the chronic toxicity of graphene oxide (GO) and its functionalized products (GO-carboxyl, GO-imidazole and GO-polyethylene glycol), a two-generation study was conducted using the aquatic model species Daphnia magna. Each generation of daphnids were exposed for 21 days to 1.0 mg L-1 graphene material, with body length, neonate number, time of first brood and the intrinsic rate of natural increase (r) assessed as endpoints. Chronic exposure to GO, GO-carboxyl, and GO-imidazole had no adverse effect on body length or offspring number in the daphnid F0 generation, however, this exposure paradigm led to significant growth or reproduction inhibition in the following generation. Meanwhile, GO was found to show the strongest inhibitory effect, sequentially followed by GO-carboxyl and GO-imidazole. With exposure to GO-polyethylene glycol, no significant effects on growth or reproduction were observed for both F0 and F1 generation daphnids. These results reveal that carboxyl, imidazole and polyethylene glycol functional attachments alleviate the bio-toxicity of GO, especially polyethylene glycol. The increased C/O atomic ratio present in GO-carboxyl, GO-imidazole and GO-polyethylene glycol due to functionalization may mainly explain the reduced toxicity.
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- Yingying Liu
- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Occupational Safety and Health, Beijing Municipal Institute of Labor Protection, Beijing 100054, PR China
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China.
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China; School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, No. 696, FengHe Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330063, PR China
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Markovic M, Kumar A, Andjelkovic I, Lath S, Kirby JK, Losic D, Batley GE, McLaughlin MJ. Ecotoxicology of manufactured graphene oxide nanomaterials and derivation of preliminary guideline values for freshwater environments. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2018; 37:1340-1348. [PMID: 29314166 DOI: 10.1002/etc.4074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Revised: 09/09/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The unique physical and chemical properties of graphene-based nanomaterials (GNMs) have inspired a diverse range of scientific and industrial applications. The market value of GNMs is predicted to reach $US 1.3 billion by 2023. Common to many nanomaterials, an important and unresolved question is the environmental consequences of the increases in GNMs use. The current deficiencies in studies reporting ecotoxicology data for GNMs include differences in analytical methodologies for quantification, no standardized test guidelines, differences in morphology of GNMs, the lack of Chemical Abstract Service numbers, and the quality of the reported data. The assessment of potential adverse effects on aquatic organisms typically relies on guideline values based on species sensitivity distributions (SSDs) of toxicity data. We present preliminary water quality guideline values for graphene oxide NMs in freshwaters. Data include 10 species from 7 phyla (bacteria and fungi were not included). The most sensitive organism was found to be the freshwater shrimp Palaemon pandaliformis. The derived guideline values for 99, 95, 90, and 80% species protection were 350, 600, 830, and 1300 μg/L, respectively. These results will contribute to the regulatory derivations of future water quality guideline values for graphene-based NMs. Environ Toxicol Chem 2018;37:1340-1348. © 2018 SETAC.
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- Marijana Markovic
- Soil Science, School of Agriculture Food and Wine, University of Adelaide, Glen Osmond, South Australia, Australia
- CSIRO Land and Water, Urrbrae, South Australia, Australia
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- CSIRO Land and Water, Urrbrae, South Australia, Australia
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- Soil Science, School of Agriculture Food and Wine, University of Adelaide, Glen Osmond, South Australia, Australia
- School of Chemical Engineering, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Soil Science, School of Agriculture Food and Wine, University of Adelaide, Glen Osmond, South Australia, Australia
- School of Chemical Engineering, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- CSIRO Land and Water, Urrbrae, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- CSIRO Land and Water, Lucas Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- Soil Science, School of Agriculture Food and Wine, University of Adelaide, Glen Osmond, South Australia, Australia
- CSIRO Land and Water, Urrbrae, South Australia, Australia
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Chen C, Shang J, Zheng X, Zhao K, Yan C, Sharma P, Liu K. Effect of physicochemical factors on transport and retention of graphene oxide in saturated media. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2018; 236:168-176. [PMID: 29414337 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.01.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2017] [Revised: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Fate and transport of graphene oxide (GO) have received much attention recently with the increase of GO applications. This study investigated the effect of salt concentration on the transport and retention behavior of GO particles in heterogeneous saturated porous media. Transport experiments were conducted in NaCl solutions with three concentrations (1, 20, and 50 mM) using six structurally packed columns (two homogeneous and four heterogeneous) which were made of fine and coarse grains. The results showed that GO particles had high mobility in all the homogeneous and heterogeneous columns when solution ionic strength (IS) was low. When IS was high, GO particles showed distinct transport ability in six structurally heterogeneous porous media. In homogeneous columns, decreasing ionic strength and increasing grain size increased the mobility of GO. For the column containing coarse-grained channel, the preferential flow path resulted in an early breakthrough of GO, and further larger contact area between coarse and fine grains caused a lower breakthrough peak and a stronger tailing at different IS. In the layered column, there was significant GO retention at coarse-fine grain interface where water flowed from coarse grain to fine grain. Our results indicated that the fate and transport of GO particles in the natural heterogeneous porous media was highly related to the coupled effect of medium structure and salt solution concentration.
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- Chong Chen
- Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (North China), Ministry of Agriculture, College of Resources and Environment, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (North China), Ministry of Agriculture, College of Resources and Environment, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (North China), Ministry of Agriculture, College of Resources and Environment, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (North China), Ministry of Agriculture, College of Resources and Environment, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (North China), Ministry of Agriculture, College of Resources and Environment, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment Studies, Nalanda University, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, India
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- Dep. of Grassland Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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