Rethinking Nano‐TiO2 Safety: Overview of Toxic Effects in Humans and Aquatic Animals

Z Luo, Z Li, Z Xie, IM Sokolova, L Song… - Small, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nano‐TiO2) are widely used in consumer products, raising
environmental and health concerns. An overview of the toxic effects of nano‐TiO2 on human …

Effects of nanoparticles in species of aquaculture interest

K Khosravi-Katuli, E Prato, G Lofrano, M Guida… - … Science and Pollution …, 2017 - Springer
Recently, it was observed that there is an increasing application of nanoparticles (NPs) in
aquaculture. Manufacturers are trying to use nano-based tools to remove the barriers about …

Nano-sized polystyrene affects feeding, behavior and physiology of brine shrimp Artemia franciscana larvae

E Bergami, E Bocci, ML Vannuccini, M Monopoli… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Nano-sized polymers as polystyrene (PS) constitute one of the main challenges for marine
ecosystems, since they can distribute along the whole water column affecting planktonic …

Artemia salina as a model organism in toxicity assessment of nanoparticles

S Rajabi, A Ramazani, M Hamidi, T Naji - DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical …, 2015 - Springer
Background Because of expanding presence of nanomaterials, there has been an increase
in the exposure of humans to nanoparticles that is why nanotoxicology studies are important …

Eco-friendly approach for ZnO nanoparticles synthesis and evaluation of its possible antimicrobial, larvicidal and photocatalytic applications

C Ragavendran, C Kamaraj, K Jothimani… - Sustainable Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
The synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) from plants is a viable eco-friendly approach with
applications in different sectors. Thus, we aim to synthesize and characterize zinc oxide NPs …

Time-dependent effects of polystyrene nanoparticles in brine shrimp Artemia franciscana at physiological, biochemical and molecular levels

I Varó, A Perini, A Torreblanca, Y Garcia… - Science of the Total …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Micro-(< 5 mm) and nanoplastics (< 1 μm) are emerging threats for marine
ecosystems worldwide. Brine shrimp Artemia is recognized as a suitable model among …

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Cassia Auriculata: Targeting antibacterial, antioxidant activity, and evaluation of their possible effects on saltwater …

C Kamaraj, C Ragavendran, K Manimaran… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to their huge surface area to volume ratio, metallic nanoparticles are becoming
increasingly important in numerous spheres of life. Here, initially, we aimed to evaluate the …

Toxicity and Accumulation of Cu and ZnO Nanoparticles in Daphnia magna

Y Xiao, MG Vijver, G Chen… - … science & technology, 2015 - ACS Publications
There is increasing recognition that the wide use of nanoparticles, such as Cu (CuNPs) and
ZnO nanoparticles (ZnONPs), may pose risks to the environment. Currently there is …

Toxicity Effect of Silver Nanoparticles in Brine Shrimp Artemia

C Arulvasu, SM Jennifer, D Prabhu… - The Scientific World …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The present study revealed the toxic effect of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in Artemia nauplii
and evaluated the mortality rate, hatching percentage, and genotoxic effect in Artemia …

Fabrication of antifouling coating based on chitosan-melanin hybrid nanoparticles as sustainable and antimicrobial surface

S Ghattavi, A Homaei, E Kamrani, D Saberi… - Progress in Organic …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the current research, we have developed a very effective, completely biocompatible, cost-
effective and ecofriendly method for antifouling purposes. Melanin nanoparticles and …