Environmental dimensions of the protein corona
The adsorption of biomolecules to the surface of engineered nanomaterials, known as
corona formation, defines their biological identity by altering their surface properties and …
corona formation, defines their biological identity by altering their surface properties and …
Recent advances in using nanofluids in renewable energy systems and the environmental implications of their uptake
It has been more than two decades since the discovery of 'nanofluids'–mixtures of common
liquids and solid nanoparticles with at least one dimension below 100 nm in size. While …
liquids and solid nanoparticles with at least one dimension below 100 nm in size. While …
Risks, release and concentrations of engineered nanomaterial in the environment
B Giese, F Klaessig, B Park, R Kaegi, M Steinfeldt… - Scientific reports, 2018 - nature.com
For frequently used engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) CeO2-, SiO2-, and Ag, past, current,
and future use and environmental release are investigated. Considering an extended period …
and future use and environmental release are investigated. Considering an extended period …
Nanobiotechnological advancements in agriculture and food industry: Applications, nanotoxicity, and future perspectives
The high demand for sufficient and safe food, and continuous damage of environment by
conventional agriculture are major challenges facing the globe. The necessity of smart …
conventional agriculture are major challenges facing the globe. The necessity of smart …
Peripheral nerves directly mediate the transneuronal translocation of silver nanomaterials from the gut to central nervous system
The blood circulation is considered the only way for the orally administered nanoparticles to
enter the central nervous systems (CNS), whereas non-blood route-mediated nanoparticle …
enter the central nervous systems (CNS), whereas non-blood route-mediated nanoparticle …
Toxicity of Ag, CuO and ZnO nanoparticles to selected environmentally relevant test organisms and mammalian cells in vitro: a critical review
Nanoparticles (NPs) of copper oxide (CuO), zinc oxide (ZnO) and especially nanosilver are
intentionally used to fight the undesirable growth of bacteria, fungi and algae. Release of …
intentionally used to fight the undesirable growth of bacteria, fungi and algae. Release of …
Size-Dependent Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles to Bacteria, Yeast, Algae, Crustaceans and Mammalian Cells In Vitro
The concept of nanotechnologies is based on size-dependent properties of particles in the 1–
100 nm range. However, the relation between the particle size and biological effects is still …
100 nm range. However, the relation between the particle size and biological effects is still …
Shape-dependent antimicrobial activities of silver nanoparticles
JY Cheon, SJ Kim, YH Rhee, OH Kwon… - International journal of …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: An important application of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) is their use as an
antimicrobial and wound dressing material. The aim of this study is to investigate the …
antimicrobial and wound dressing material. The aim of this study is to investigate the …
Mechanisms of toxic action of Ag, ZnO and CuO nanoparticles to selected ecotoxicological test organisms and mammalian cells in vitro: A comparative review
Abstract Silver, ZnO and CuO nanoparticles (NPs) are increasingly used as biocides. There
is however increasing evidence of their threat to “non-target” organisms. In such a context …
is however increasing evidence of their threat to “non-target” organisms. In such a context …
The effects and the potential mechanism of environmental transformation of metal nanoparticles on their toxicity in organisms
J Zhang, W Guo, Q Li, Z Wang, S Liu - Environmental Science: Nano, 2018 - pubs.rsc.org
The rapid development of nanotechnology has raised great concern over its effect on
environmental health and safety (EHS). Due to their novel physicochemical properties, metal …
environmental health and safety (EHS). Due to their novel physicochemical properties, metal …