Transformation and bioavailability of metal oxide nanoparticles in aquatic and terrestrial environments. A review
Abstract Metal oxide nanoparticles (MeO-NPs) are among the most consumed NPs and also
have wide applications in various areas which increased their release into the …
have wide applications in various areas which increased their release into the …
Alternative animal and non-animal models for drug discovery and development: bonus or burden?
Mammalian models have served as a basis for R&D over the past decades. Nevertheless,
these models are expensive, laborious, may yield results that cannot always be translated …
these models are expensive, laborious, may yield results that cannot always be translated …
Acute and chronic effects of polystyrene microplastics on brine shrimp: First evidence highlighting the molecular mechanism through transcriptome analysis
Microplastics contamination is one of the leading environmental catastrophes for the marine
ecosystem, but the molecular toxicity mechanism of those microplastics remains elusive …
ecosystem, but the molecular toxicity mechanism of those microplastics remains elusive …
Efficient adsorption of dyes by γ-alumina synthesized from aluminum wastes: Kinetics, isotherms, thermodynamics and toxicity assessment
EP Fernandes, TS Silva, CM Carvalho… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study aimed at synthesizing γ-alumina from aluminum residue obtained from a frame
fabrication factory, through precipitation followed by calcination, and apply it as an …
fabrication factory, through precipitation followed by calcination, and apply it as an …
Alternative animal models in predictive toxicology
Toxicity testing relies heavily on animals, especially rodents as part of the non-clinical
laboratory testing of substances. However, the use of mammalians and the number of …
laboratory testing of substances. However, the use of mammalians and the number of …
An overview on alumina-silica-based aerogels
Silica aerogels are remarkable materials with excellent physicochemical properties, such as
high porosity and surface area, along with low density and thermal conductivity. In addition …
high porosity and surface area, along with low density and thermal conductivity. In addition …
Comparative toxicity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and silver nanowires (AgNWs) on saltwater microcrustacean, Artemia salina
This study evaluated the potential toxic effects of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and silver
nanowires (AgNWs) on saltwater microcrustacean Artemia salina nauplii under ISO TS …
nanowires (AgNWs) on saltwater microcrustacean Artemia salina nauplii under ISO TS …
Toxicity evaluation of nano-TiO2 in the presence of functionalized microplastics at two trophic levels: Algae and crustaceans
V Thiagarajan, SA Alex, R Seenivasan… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
The rising use of contaminants such as nanoparticles and microplastics has taken a heavy
toll on the marine environment. However, their combined toxic effects on the species across …
toll on the marine environment. However, their combined toxic effects on the species across …
The case of Artemia spp. in nanoecotoxicology
G Libralato - Marine environmental research, 2014 - Elsevier
Artemia spp. is one of the most widespread saltwater organism suitable for ecotoxicity
testing, but no internationally standardised methods exist. Several endpoints can be …
testing, but no internationally standardised methods exist. Several endpoints can be …
Progress and promise of alternative animal and non-animal methods in biomedical research
IA Freires, DFC Morelo, LFF Soares, IS Costa… - Archives of …, 2023 - Springer
Cell culture and invertebrate animal models reflect a significant evolution in scientific
research by providing reliable evidence on the physiopathology of diseases, screening for …
research by providing reliable evidence on the physiopathology of diseases, screening for …