The potential exposure and hazards of copper nanoparticles: A review

T Ameh, CM Sayes - Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2019 - Elsevier
Copper is an essential element for metabolism in plants and animals. In its nanoform,
copper has found various applications, thus increasing potential environmental exposure …

Advancements in plant and microbe-based synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and their antimicrobial activity against plant pathogens

MA Ali, T Ahmed, W Wu, A Hossain, R Hafeez… - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
A large number of metallic nanoparticles have been successfully synthesized by using
different plant extracts and microbes including bacteria, fungi viruses and microalgae. Some …

Comparative environmental fate and toxicity of copper nanomaterials

AA Keller, AS Adeleye, JR Conway, KL Garner, L Zhao… - NanoImpact, 2017 - Elsevier
Given increasing use of copper-based nanomaterials, particularly in applications with direct
release, it is imperative to understand their human and ecological risks. A comprehensive …

Application of nanoelements in plant nutrition and its impact in ecosystems

AB Morales-Díaz, H Ortega-Ortíz… - Advances in Natural …, 2017 - iopscience.iop.org
Agriculture stands to benefit from nanotechnology in areas such as combating pests and
pathogens, regulating the growth and quality of crops, and developing intelligent materials …

How safe are nanomaterials?

E Valsami-Jones, I Lynch - Science, 2015 - science.org
Engineered nanomaterials are widely used in consumer products such as cosmetics, paints,
fabrics, and electronics. Because of their small size (diameter< 100 nm), they often have …

Toxicity of silver and gold nanoparticles on marine microalgae

I Moreno-Garrido, S Pérez, J Blasco - Marine environmental research, 2015 - Elsevier
The increased use of nanomaterials in several novel industrial applications during the last
decade has led to a rise in concerns about the potential toxic effects of released engineered …

Transfer and toxicity of silver nanoparticles in the food chain

F Dang, Y Huang, Y Wang, D Zhou… - Environmental Science …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Despite the tremendous interest in silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) based on their wide range
of applications, several key questions remain unanswered, especially regarding the trophic …

Environmentally relevant concentrations of titanium dioxide nanoparticles pose negligible risk to marine microbes

CJ Dedman, AM King, JA Christie-Oleza… - Environmental Science …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Nano-sized titanium dioxide (nTiO2) represents the highest produced nanomaterial by mass
worldwide and, due to its prevalent industrial and commercial use, it inevitably reaches the …

Release and detection of nanosized copper from a commercial antifouling paint

AS Adeleye, EA Oranu, M Tao, AA Keller - Water Research, 2016 - Elsevier
One major concern with the use of antifouling paints is the release of its biocides (mainly
copper and zinc) into natural waters, where they may exhibit toxicity to non-target organisms …

Role of extracellular polymeric substances on the behavior and toxicity of silver nanoparticles and ions to green algae Chlorella vulgaris

S Zheng, Q Zhou, C Chen, F Yang, Z Cai, D Li… - Science of the Total …, 2019 - Elsevier
The effect of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), vital organic matters and nutrient
elements in the natural environment, on the behavior and toxicology of silver nanoparticles …