With the rapid development of nanotechnology in the past decades, AgNPs are widely used
in various fields and have become one of the most widely used nanomaterials, which leads …

Humic substances (HS) act as biostimulants for terrestrial photosynthetic organisms. Their
effects on plants are related to specific HS features: pH and redox buffering …

Exopolymeric substances (EPS) have an important role in bioaccumulation and toxicity of
nanoparticles (NPs) to algae, which warrants specific studies. The interaction of EPS with …

The speciation and bioavailability of copper (Cu) in the marine environment are affected by
the presence of dissolved organic matter (DOM). Previous studies conducted at dissolved …

Despite the extensive studies on silver nanoparticle (AgNP) toxicity, the contribution of
released silver ions to the toxicity still remains debatable. This study investigated the toxicity …

This work reports the role of iron redox pair (Fe3+/Fe2+) in the formation of naturally
occurring silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in the aquatic environment. The results showed that …

Abstract Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) are used in a wide variety of products, prompting
concerns regarding their potential environmental impacts. To accurately determine the …

Most studies on the behavior and toxicity of engineered nanoparticles (NPs) have been
conducted in artificial water with well-controlled conditions, which are dramatically different …

When the multilayer adsorption of lead (Pb) and fulvic acid (FA) occurs on algal surface, the
adsorption capacity of Pb on the algae will increase dramatically, thus increasing the …

The widespread application of silver in consumer products and the resulting contamination
of natural environments with silver raise questions about the toxicity of Ag+ in the ecosystem …