1
|
Wang Q, Li R, Zhang X, Li T, Jin C, Zou W, Cao Z. Chlorination treatment actuated structural reconstitution and aggravated toxicity of molybdenum disulfide nanosheets to freshwater algae. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2025; 491:137919. [PMID: 40088668 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.137919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2024] [Revised: 03/09/2025] [Accepted: 03/10/2025] [Indexed: 03/17/2025]
Abstract
The extensive application of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanosheets in various fields involving in water treatment inevitably results in their release into wastewater treatment plants, and eventually into aquatic environments following disinfection. However, little is known about the transformations and toxicity evolution of MoS2 during chlorination. This study discovered that MoS2 is unstable to NaClO exposure, and more soluble ions are released under UV/NaClO co-treatment due to the generation of •OH and chlorine radicals. Compared to NaClO alone, UV/NaClO treatment caused significant structural disorder and compositional alterations in MoS2 (oxidation and chlorine incorporation), reducing its colloidal stability and hydrophilicity. Relative to pristine MoS2, chlorinated MoS2 showed stronger toxic effects against algae, including strengthened envelopment, morphological shrinkage and inner membrane collapse. Chlorination clearly intensified the abiotic and biotic ROS-dependent oxidative stress of MoS2, leading to exacerbated cell growth (34.6 % at 10 μg/mL) and photosynthesis inhibition, and membrane damage. Metabolomics confirmed the aggravated toxicity of chlorinated MoS2 in terms of the down-regulation of carbohydrates, amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, and TCA cycle. This study underlines the significant role of chlorination processes in modifying MoS2 ecotoxicity and proposes the necessity to systematically assess the risks of MoS2-based nanomaterials while developing water treatment processes accordingly.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qian Wang
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Rui Li
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Xingli Zhang
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Tengfei Li
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Caixia Jin
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Wei Zou
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China.
| | - Zhiguo Cao
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; Huanghuai Laboratory, Zhengzhou, Henan 450003, China.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Huang K, Zeng H, Zhou Q. Heatwave enhance the adaptability of Chlorella pyrenoidosa to zinc oxide nanoparticles: Regulation of interfacial interactions and metabolic mechanisms. WATER RESEARCH 2025; 279:123466. [PMID: 40081176 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2025.123466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2025] [Revised: 03/01/2025] [Accepted: 03/07/2025] [Indexed: 03/15/2025]
Abstract
Wide application of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and increasing frequency of heatwaves (HWs) have posed a great threat to freshwater ecosystems, while phytotoxicity of ZnO NPs mediated by HWs remains unclear. This study aims to link the physiological responses, bio-nano interactions, and metabolic mechanisms of Chlorella pyrenoidosa with ZnO NPs under heat stress. Results demonstrated a temperature-dependent growth inhibition against ZnO NPs, with a higher reduction of growth rate at 24 °C than 28 °C. Accompanied with lower reactive oxidative stress and cell damage at 28 °C, our results indicated that HW could enhance the adaptability of C. pyrenoidosa to ZnO NPs stress. Furthermore, HW induced the variation of algal surface properties, altered interfacial interactions in the bio-nano system, and decreased cellular Zn uptake. Metabolomics analysis supported the temperature-dependent influences of ZnO NPs on C. pyrenoidosa. The phytotoxicity of ZnO NPs was associated with the disturbance of amino acids, fatty acids, and energy metabolic processes, which were mitigated under HW condition, enhancing the responsiveness of algae to the adverse effects. These results emphasize the importance of taking the impacts of HWs into account when evaluating the environmental risks of ZnO NPs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Keyi Huang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education) / Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Center / College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Hui Zeng
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education) / Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Center / College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Qixing Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education) / Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Center / College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Zhang J, Hu C, Jiang M, Xiang Q, Wang S, Su Y, Zhang N, Si Z, Mu Y, Yang R. Dissolved organic matter mitigates the toxicity of silver nanoparticles to freshwater algae: Effects on oxidative stress and membrane function. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2025; 372:125973. [PMID: 40054568 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2025.125973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2024] [Revised: 12/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/02/2025] [Indexed: 03/14/2025]
Abstract
The mechanisms underlying the destruction of cell membranes by silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in the presence of dissolved organic matter (DOM) remain unclear despite extensive studies on the toxicity of AgNPs to the cell membranes of aquatic organisms. This study investigated the impact of dissolved humic acid (DHA) on the toxicity of AgNPs and silver ions (Ag+) to Chlorella vulgaris cell membranes. Specifically, this research examined the alterations in membrane lipid peroxidation, cell membrane permeability, fatty acid (FA) profiles, membrane fluidity, and ultrastructural changes in algal cells resulting from Ag+ and AgNPs, both in the absence and presence of DHA, as well as the potential cytoprotective effect of DHA. The results revealed that DHA promoted C. vulgaris growth, which increased the EC50 of the AgNPs and Ag+ from 180 μg L-1 to 722 μg L-1 and 25 μg L-1 to 193 μg L-1, respectively. DHA addition significantly reduced algal membrane lipid peroxidation caused by Ag+ and AgNPs. Furthermore, DHA increased the permeability and potential of the algal cellular membranes, particularly in the presence of Ag+ and AgNPs. In the absence of DHA, both Ag+ and AgNPs significantly increased the relative content of saturated fatty acids (SFA), while decreasing the unsaturated fatty acids (UFA) levels (p < 0.05). Consequently, both forms of silver decreased the membrane fluidity of algal cells, which increased after adding DHA. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showed that the presence of DHA reduced cytoplasmic disintegration and vacuolization during exposure to Ag+ and AgNPs. These results suggest that DHA may regulate the FA composition of algal cell membranes, aiding C. vulgaris in maintaining membrane structure and function under the toxic stress induced by AgNPs and Ag+.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jilai Zhang
- College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, People's Republic of China; Yunnan Engineering Research Center of Soil Fertility and Pollution Remediation, Kunming, 650201, People's Republic of China
| | - Chenglei Hu
- College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, People's Republic of China; Yunnan Engineering Research Center of Soil Fertility and Pollution Remediation, Kunming, 650201, People's Republic of China
| | - Ming Jiang
- College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, People's Republic of China
| | - Qianqian Xiang
- Yunnan Collaborative Innovation Center for Plateau Lake Ecology and Environmental Health, College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Kunming University, Kunming, 650214, People's Republic of China
| | - Sheng Wang
- College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, People's Republic of China; Yunnan Engineering Research Center of Soil Fertility and Pollution Remediation, Kunming, 650201, People's Republic of China
| | - Youbo Su
- College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, People's Republic of China; Yunnan Engineering Research Center of Soil Fertility and Pollution Remediation, Kunming, 650201, People's Republic of China.
| | - Naiming Zhang
- College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, People's Republic of China; Yunnan Engineering Research Center of Soil Fertility and Pollution Remediation, Kunming, 650201, People's Republic of China
| | - Zhihao Si
- College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, People's Republic of China
| | - Yuning Mu
- College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, People's Republic of China
| | - Ran Yang
- Institute of International Rivers and Eco-security, Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Trans-Boundary Eco-security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Wu T, Jiang J, Yang Y, Zhang J, Dai Z, Tao H. Toxicity mechanism of metal-organic framework HKUST-1 and its carbonized product to Tetradesmus obliquus: Physiological and transcriptomic analysis. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2025; 290:110130. [PMID: 39848481 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2025.110130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2024] [Revised: 12/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2025] [Indexed: 01/25/2025]
Abstract
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are emerging materials with unique structures and properties, which have been widely used in many fields due to their various advantages. However, compared with its popular application research, the ecological safety of MOFs has rarely been reported. In this paper, a biological model, the common freshwater green algae Tetradesmus obliquus (T. obliquus) was used to study the effects of the copper-based MOF HKUST-1 and its carbonation product DHKUST-1 on the physiology and transcription level of the algae. A suite of advanced material characterization techniques has been utilized to multidimensionally reveal the physicochemical properties of HKUST-1 and its carbonation product. Notably, DHKUST-1 exhibit higher stability than HKUST-1 in aqueous environments, with lower ion release. During a 96-h exposure experiment, relevant indicators such as algae density, chlorophyll-a content and antioxidant enzyme activities were measured. Additionally, an intriguing IBR model was employed to comprehensively assess the toxicity of HKUST-1 and DHKUST-1 on the antioxidant system of T. obliquus. Furthermore, an in-depth analysis was conducted on the differential gene expression changes in T. obliquus under 10 mg/L HKUST-1 stress, exploring the impact on various pathways within algal cells. Briefly, the toxicity mechanism of HKUST-1 on T. obliquus is multi-involved. The findings of this study are expected to provide important basic data and references for the evaluation of the ecological safety of MOFs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tongtong Wu
- School of Ecology and Environment, Collaborative Innovation Center of Recovery and Reconstruction of Degraded Ecosystem in Wanjiang Basin Co-founded by Anhui Province and Ministry of Education, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China
| | - Jiahui Jiang
- School of Ecology and Environment, Collaborative Innovation Center of Recovery and Reconstruction of Degraded Ecosystem in Wanjiang Basin Co-founded by Anhui Province and Ministry of Education, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China
| | - Yi Yang
- School of Ecology and Environment, Collaborative Innovation Center of Recovery and Reconstruction of Degraded Ecosystem in Wanjiang Basin Co-founded by Anhui Province and Ministry of Education, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China
| | - Jiehe Zhang
- School of Ecology and Environment, Collaborative Innovation Center of Recovery and Reconstruction of Degraded Ecosystem in Wanjiang Basin Co-founded by Anhui Province and Ministry of Education, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China; School of Medical Imageology, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
| | - Zehong Dai
- School of Ecology and Environment, Collaborative Innovation Center of Recovery and Reconstruction of Degraded Ecosystem in Wanjiang Basin Co-founded by Anhui Province and Ministry of Education, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China
| | - Haisheng Tao
- School of Ecology and Environment, Collaborative Innovation Center of Recovery and Reconstruction of Degraded Ecosystem in Wanjiang Basin Co-founded by Anhui Province and Ministry of Education, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, China.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Li X, Wang Z, Chen Y, Li Q. Polystyrene Microplastics Induce Photosynthetic Impairment in Navicula sp. at Physiological and Transcriptomic Levels. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 26:148. [PMID: 39796010 PMCID: PMC11720487 DOI: 10.3390/ijms26010148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2024] [Revised: 12/21/2024] [Accepted: 12/24/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2025] Open
Abstract
The rising concentration of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments poses increasing ecological risks, yet their impacts on biological communities remain largely unrevealed. This study investigated how aminopolystyrene microplastics (PS-NH2) affect physiology and gene expression using the freshwater alga Navicula sp. as the test species. After exposing Navicula sp. to high PS-NH2 concentrations for 24 h, growth was inhibited, with the most significant effect seen after 48 h. Increasing PS-NH2 concentrations reduced chlorophyll content, maximum photochemical quantum yield (Fv/Fm), and the photochemical quenching coefficient (Qp), while the non-photochemical quenching coefficient (NPQ) increased, indicating a substantial impact on photosynthesis. PS-NH2 exposure, damaged cell membrane microstructures, activated antioxidant enzymes, and significantly increased malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities. Transcriptomic analysis revealed that PS-NH2 also affected the gene expression of Navicula sp. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) are mainly related to porphyrin and chlorophyll metabolism, carbon fixation in photosynthesis, endocytosis, and glycolysis/gluconeogenesis. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis revealed significant interactions among DEGs, particularly within photosystem II. These findings shed insights into the toxic mechanisms and environmental implications of microplastic interactions with phytoplankton, deepening our understanding of the potential adverse effects of microplastics in aquatic ecosystems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xi Li
- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710127, China; (X.L.); (Z.W.)
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Earth Surface System and Environmental Carrying Capacity, Xi’an 710127, China
| | - Zunyan Wang
- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710127, China; (X.L.); (Z.W.)
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Earth Surface System and Environmental Carrying Capacity, Xi’an 710127, China
| | - Yiyong Chen
- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
| | - Qi Li
- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710127, China; (X.L.); (Z.W.)
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Earth Surface System and Environmental Carrying Capacity, Xi’an 710127, China
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Wang B, Qiao D, Wen B, Li L, Hu M, Huang W, Wang Y. Tire microplastic particles and warming inhibit physiological functions of the toxic microalga Alexandrium pacificum. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 480:136087. [PMID: 39405692 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.136087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2024] [Revised: 09/15/2024] [Accepted: 10/04/2024] [Indexed: 12/01/2024]
Abstract
Previous studies have confirmed that the tire microplastic particles (TMPs) have a variety of toxic biological effects. However, the potential toxic mechanisms of TMPs remain to be elucidated, especially in the interaction between particle behavior and seawater warming. In this study, we investigated the effects of three different concentrations of TMPs suspensions (0 mg/L, 1 mg/L, and 500 mg/L) on Alexandrium pacificum in both the presence and absence of warming. Our results revealed significant differences in toxicity among different concentrations of TMPs towards A. pacificum, i.e., low concentrations promoting but high concentrations inhibiting, furthermore, warming exacerbated these toxicological responses. Specifically, under elevated temperature, high concentrations TMPs could inhibit photosynthetic pigment and chlorophyll fluorescence parameter, as well as the nutrient absorption, and induced oxidative stress. Furthermore, TMPs could adsorb onto microalgae surfaces and thus, forming heterogeneous aggregates through agglomeration with extracellular secretions. This is strongly correlated with biomarker response. Overall, these findings highlight the influence of warming on the toxicity of TMPs and provide valuable data for risk assessment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bole Wang
- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
| | - Dan Qiao
- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Ecosystem Dynamics, Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Hangzhou 310012, China
| | - Bin Wen
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center for Cultivating Elite Breeds and Green-culture of Aquaculture Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
| | - Li'ang Li
- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
| | - Menghong Hu
- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
| | - Wei Huang
- Key Laboratory of Ocean Space Resource Management Technology, Ministry of Natural Resources, Hangzhou 310012, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Ecosystem Dynamics, Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Hangzhou 310012, China.
| | - Youji Wang
- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Liu J, Yu M, Shi R, Ge Y, Li J, Zeb A, Cheng Z, Liu W. Comparative toxic effect of tire wear particle-derived compounds 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone to Chlorella vulgaris. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 951:175592. [PMID: 39154997 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 08/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
Abstract
N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD), a widely used antioxidant in rubber products, and its corresponding ozone photolysis product N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine-quinone (6PPD-Q), have raised public concerns due to their environmental toxicity. However, there is an existing knowledge gap on the toxicity of 6PPD and 6PPD-Q to aquatic plants. A model aquatic plant, Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris), was subjected to 6PPD and 6PPD-Q at concentrations of 50, 100, 200, and 400 μg/L to investigate their effects on plant growth, photosynthetic, antioxidant system, and metabolic behavior. The results showed that 6PPD-Q enhanced the photosynthetic efficiency of C. vulgaris, promoting growth of C. vulgaris at low concentrations (50, 100, and 200 μg/L) while inhibiting growth at high concentration (400 μg/L). 6PPD-Q induced more oxidative stress than 6PPD, disrupting cell permeability and mitochondrial membrane potential stability. C. vulgaris responded to contaminant-induced oxidative stress by altering antioxidant enzyme activities and active substance levels. Metabolomics further identified fatty acids as the most significantly altered metabolites following exposure to both contaminants. In conclusion, this study compares the toxicity of 6PPD and 6PPD-Q to C. vulgaris, with 6PPD-Q demonstrating higher toxicity. This study provides valuable insight into the risk assessment of tire wear particles (TWPs) derived chemicals in aquatic habitats and plants.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jinzheng Liu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China; Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Miao Yu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China; Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Ruiying Shi
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China; Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Yichen Ge
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China; Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Jiantao Li
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China; Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Aurang Zeb
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China; Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Zhipeng Cheng
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China; Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin 300350, China.
| | - Weitao Liu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China; Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin 300350, China.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Li Y, Wang WX. Toxic effects and action mechanism of metal-organic framework UiO-66-NH 2 in Microcystisaeruginosa. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 346:123595. [PMID: 38369089 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
Abstract
The zirconium metal-organic framework UiO-66-NH2 has garnered considerable attention for their potentials of removing environmental contaminants from water. The production and application of UiO-66-NH2 make their releases into the aquatic environment inevitable. Nevertheless, little information is available regarding its potential risk to the environment and aquatic organisms, thus limiting the evaluation of its safe and sustainable use. In this study, the ecotoxicity of UiO-66-NH2 was evaluated, specifically its impacts on growth, extracellular organic matter release, and metabolomic changes of the model phytoplankton Microcystis aeruginosa (M. aeruginosa). UiO-66-NH2 exhibited moderate effects on algal physiology including growth, viability, and photosynthetic system. At concentrations below 20 mg/L, UiO-66-NH2 induced negligible inhibition of algal growth, algal viability, and photosynthesis. In contrast, UiO-66-NH2 boosted the release of extracellular organic matter even at concentration as low as 0.02 mg/L. These findings indicated that, while no evident damage to algal cells was observed, UiO-66-NH2 was hazardous to the aquatic environment as it stimulated the release of algal toxins. Moreover, UiO-66-NH2 entered algal cells rather than adhering to the surface of M. aeruginosa as observed by the fluorescence imaging. Based on metabolic analysis, UiO-66-NH2 influenced the cyanobacteria mainly through interference with purine metabolism and ABC transporter. This study sheds light on the potential threat UiO-66-NH2 posing to microalgae, and has potential implications for its safe utilization in the environmental field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yiling Li
- School of Energy and Environment and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China; Research Centre for the Oceans and Human Health, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518057, China
| | - Wen-Xiong Wang
- School of Energy and Environment and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China; Research Centre for the Oceans and Human Health, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518057, China.
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Zou W, Huo Y, Zhang X, Jin C, Li X, Cao Z. Toxicity of hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets to freshwater algae: Phospholipid membrane damage and carbon assimilation inhibition. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133204. [PMID: 38103293 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
Abstract
Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanomaterials have attracted numerous attentions for application in various fields, including environmental governance. Understanding the environmental implications of h-BN is a prerequisite for its safe and sustainable use; nevertheless, information on the negative effect of h-BN on aquatic organisms and the underlying toxicity mechanisms is scarce. The present study found that low exposure doses (0.1-1 μg/mL) of micron-sized h-BN lamella apparently suppressed (maximally 45.3%) the growth of Chlorella vulgaris (a freshwater alga) via membrane damages and metabolic reprogramming. Experimental and simulation results verified that h-BN can penetrate into and then extract phospholipids from the cell membrane of algae due to the strong hydrophobic interactions between h-BN nanosheets and lipids, resulting in membrane permeabilization and integrity reduction. Oxidative stress-triggered lipid peroxidation also contributes to membrane destruction of algae. Metabolomics assay demonstrated that h-BN down-regulated the CO2-fixation associated Calvin cycle and glycolysis/gluconeogenesis pathways in algae, thereby inhibiting energy synthesis and antioxidation process. Despite releasing soluble B inside cells, the B species exhibited negligible toxicity. These findings highlight the phenomena and mechanisms of h-BN toxicity in photosynthetic algae, which have great implications for guiding their safe use under the scenarios of global carbon neutrality.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wei Zou
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China.
| | - Yuhan Huo
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Xingli Zhang
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China.
| | - Caixia Jin
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Xiaokang Li
- School of Environmental and Material Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
| | - Zhiguo Cao
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Lin H, Buerki-Thurnherr T, Kaur J, Wick P, Pelin M, Tubaro A, Carniel FC, Tretiach M, Flahaut E, Iglesias D, Vázquez E, Cellot G, Ballerini L, Castagnola V, Benfenati F, Armirotti A, Sallustrau A, Taran F, Keck M, Bussy C, Vranic S, Kostarelos K, Connolly M, Navas JM, Mouchet F, Gauthier L, Baker J, Suarez-Merino B, Kanerva T, Prato M, Fadeel B, Bianco A. Environmental and Health Impacts of Graphene and Other Two-Dimensional Materials: A Graphene Flagship Perspective. ACS NANO 2024; 18:6038-6094. [PMID: 38350010 PMCID: PMC10906101 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
Abstract
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have attracted tremendous interest ever since the isolation of atomically thin sheets of graphene in 2004 due to the specific and versatile properties of these materials. However, the increasing production and use of 2D materials necessitate a thorough evaluation of the potential impact on human health and the environment. Furthermore, harmonized test protocols are needed with which to assess the safety of 2D materials. The Graphene Flagship project (2013-2023), funded by the European Commission, addressed the identification of the possible hazard of graphene-based materials as well as emerging 2D materials including transition metal dichalcogenides, hexagonal boron nitride, and others. Additionally, so-called green chemistry approaches were explored to achieve the goal of a safe and sustainable production and use of this fascinating family of nanomaterials. The present review provides a compact survey of the findings and the lessons learned in the Graphene Flagship.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hazel Lin
- CNRS,
UPR3572, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, ISIS, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France
| | - Tina Buerki-Thurnherr
- Empa,
Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Laboratory for Particles-Biology Interactions, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
| | - Jasreen Kaur
- Nanosafety
& Nanomedicine Laboratory, Institute
of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 177 77 Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Peter Wick
- Empa,
Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Laboratory for Particles-Biology Interactions, 9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
| | - Marco Pelin
- Department
of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, 34127 Trieste, Italy
| | - Aurelia Tubaro
- Department
of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, 34127 Trieste, Italy
| | | | - Mauro Tretiach
- Department
of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, 34127 Trieste, Italy
| | - Emmanuel Flahaut
- CIRIMAT,
Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INPT,
UPS, 31062 Toulouse CEDEX 9, France
| | - Daniel Iglesias
- Facultad
de Ciencias y Tecnologías Químicas, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM), 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain
- Instituto
Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM), 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain
| | - Ester Vázquez
- Facultad
de Ciencias y Tecnologías Químicas, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM), 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain
- Instituto
Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM), 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain
| | - Giada Cellot
- International
School for Advanced Studies (SISSA), 34136 Trieste, Italy
| | - Laura Ballerini
- International
School for Advanced Studies (SISSA), 34136 Trieste, Italy
| | - Valentina Castagnola
- Center
for
Synaptic Neuroscience and Technology, Istituto
Italiano di Tecnologia, 16132 Genova, Italy
- IRCCS
Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genova, Italy
| | - Fabio Benfenati
- Center
for
Synaptic Neuroscience and Technology, Istituto
Italiano di Tecnologia, 16132 Genova, Italy
- IRCCS
Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genova, Italy
| | - Andrea Armirotti
- Analytical
Chemistry Facility, Istituto Italiano di
Tecnologia, 16163 Genoa, Italy
| | - Antoine Sallustrau
- Département
Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), Université Paris-Saclay, CEA, INRAE, SIMoS, Gif-sur-Yvette 91191, France
| | - Frédéric Taran
- Département
Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), Université Paris-Saclay, CEA, INRAE, SIMoS, Gif-sur-Yvette 91191, France
| | - Mathilde Keck
- Département
Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), Université Paris-Saclay, CEA, INRAE, SIMoS, Gif-sur-Yvette 91191, France
| | - Cyrill Bussy
- Nanomedicine
Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester,
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, National Graphene Institute, Manchester M13 9PT, United
Kingdom
| | - Sandra Vranic
- Nanomedicine
Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester,
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, National Graphene Institute, Manchester M13 9PT, United
Kingdom
| | - Kostas Kostarelos
- Nanomedicine
Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester,
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, National Graphene Institute, Manchester M13 9PT, United
Kingdom
| | - Mona Connolly
- Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología
Agraria
y Alimentaria (INIA), CSIC, Carretera de la Coruña Km 7,5, E-28040 Madrid, Spain
| | - José Maria Navas
- Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología
Agraria
y Alimentaria (INIA), CSIC, Carretera de la Coruña Km 7,5, E-28040 Madrid, Spain
| | - Florence Mouchet
- Laboratoire
Ecologie Fonctionnelle et Environnement, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INPT, UPS, 31000 Toulouse, France
| | - Laury Gauthier
- Laboratoire
Ecologie Fonctionnelle et Environnement, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INPT, UPS, 31000 Toulouse, France
| | - James Baker
- TEMAS Solutions GmbH, 5212 Hausen, Switzerland
| | | | - Tomi Kanerva
- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, 00250 Helsinki, Finland
| | - Maurizio Prato
- Center
for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), 20014 Donostia-San
Sebastián, Spain
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
- Department
of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, 34127 Trieste, Italy
| | - Bengt Fadeel
- Nanosafety
& Nanomedicine Laboratory, Institute
of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 177 77 Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Alberto Bianco
- CNRS,
UPR3572, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, ISIS, University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Ye S, Zhang H, Lai H, Xu J, Yu L, Ye Z, Yang L. MXene: A wonderful nanomaterial in antibacterial. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1338539. [PMID: 38361792 PMCID: PMC10867285 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1338539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
Abstract
Increasing bacterial infections and growing resistance to available drugs pose a serious threat to human health and the environment. Although antibiotics are crucial in fighting bacterial infections, their excessive use not only weakens our immune system but also contributes to bacterial resistance. These negative effects have caused doctors to be troubled by the clinical application of antibiotics. Facing this challenge, it is urgent to explore a new antibacterial strategy. MXene has been extensively reported in tumor therapy and biosensors due to its wonderful performance. Due to its large specific surface area, remarkable chemical stability, hydrophilicity, wide interlayer spacing, and excellent adsorption and reduction ability, it has shown wonderful potential for biopharmaceutical applications. However, there are few antimicrobial evaluations on MXene. The current antimicrobial mechanisms of MXene mainly include physical damage, induced oxidative stress, and photothermal and photodynamic therapy. In this paper, we reviewed MXene-based antimicrobial composites and discussed the application of MXene in bacterial infections to guide further research in the antimicrobial field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Surong Ye
- Department of Orthodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
| | - Huichao Zhang
- Stomatology College of Chifeng University, Chifeng, China
| | - Huiyan Lai
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, and Discipline of Intelligent Instrument and Equipment, Xiamen, China
| | - Jingyu Xu
- Department of Orthodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
| | - Ling Yu
- Department of Orthodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
| | - Zitong Ye
- Department of Orthodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
| | - Luyi Yang
- Department of Orthodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Zhou X, Jin W, Zhang R, Mao X, Jia J, Zhou H. Perturbation of autophagy pathways in murine alveolar macrophage by 2D TMDCs is chalcogen-dependent. J Environ Sci (China) 2024; 135:97-107. [PMID: 37778845 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2022.12.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
Abstract
Increasing risks of incidental and occupational exposures to two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D TMDCs) due to their broad application in various areas raised their public health concerns. While the composition-dependent cytotoxicity of 2D TMDCs has been well-recognized, how the outer chalcogenide atoms and inner transition metal atoms differentially contribute to their perturbation on cell homeostasis at non-lethal doses remains to be identified. In the present work, we compared the autophagy induction and related mechanisms in response to WS2, NbS2, WSe2 and NbSe2 nanosheets exposures in MH-S murine alveolar macrophages. All these 2D TMDCs had comparable physicochemical properties, overall cytotoxicity and capability in triggering autophagy in MH-S cells, but showed outer chalcogen-dependent subcellular localization and activation of autophagy pathways. Specifically, WS2 and NbS2 nanosheets adhered on the cell surface and internalized in the lysosomes, and triggered mTOR-dependent activation of autophagy. Meanwhile, WSe2 and NbSe2 nanosheets had extensive distribution in cytoplasm of MH-S cells and induced autophagy in an mTOR-independent manner. Furthermore, the 2D TMDCs-induced perturbation on autophagy aggravated the cytotoxicity of respirable benzo[a]pyrene. These findings provide a deeper insight into the potential health risk of environmental 2D TMDCs from the perspective of homeostasis perturbation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaofei Zhou
- College of Science & Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Huanghua 061100, China
| | - Weitao Jin
- College of Science & Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Huanghua 061100, China
| | - Rui Zhang
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
| | - Xuan Mao
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
| | - Jianbo Jia
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
| | - Hongyu Zhou
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Sun K, White JC, He E, Van Gestel CAM, Zhang P, Peijnenburg WJGM, Qiu H. Earthworm Coelomocyte Internalization of MoS 2 Nanosheets: Multiplexed Imaging, Molecular Profiling, and Computational Modeling. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:21637-21649. [PMID: 38012053 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c06665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
Abstract
Fully understanding the cellular uptake and intracellular localization of MoS2 nanosheets (NSMoS2) is a prerequisite for their safe applications. Here, we characterized the uptake profile of NSMoS2 by functional coelomocytes of the earthworm Eisenia fetida. Considering that vacancy engineering is widely applied to enhance the NSMoS2 performance, we assessed the potential role of such atomic vacancies in regulating cellular uptake processes. Coelomocyte internalization and lysosomal accumulation of NSMoS2 were tracked by fluorescent labeling imaging. Cellular uptake inhibitors, proteomics, and transcriptomics helped to mechanistically distinguish vacancy-mediated endocytosis pathways. Specifically, Mo ions activated transmembrane transporter and ion-binding pathways, entering the coelomocyte through assisted diffusion. Unlike molybdate, pristine NSMoS2 (P-NSMoS2) induced protein polymerization and upregulated gene expression related to actin filament binding, which phenotypically initiated actin-mediated endocytosis. Conversely, vacancy-rich NSMoS2 (V-NSMoS2) were internalized by coelomocytes through a vesicle-mediated and energy-dependent pathway. Mechanistically, atomic vacancies inhibited mitochondrial transport gene expression and likely induced membrane stress, significantly enhancing endocytosis (20.3%, p < 0.001). Molecular dynamics modeling revealed structural and conformational damage of cytoskeletal protein caused by P-NSMoS2, as well as the rapid response of transport protein to V-NSMoS2. These findings demonstrate that earthworm functional coelomocytes can accumulate NSMoS2 and directly mediate cytotoxicity and that atomic vacancies can alter the endocytic pathway and enhance cellular uptake by reprogramming protein response and gene expression patterns. This study provides an important mechanistic understanding of the ecological risks of NSMoS2.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kailun Sun
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
| | - Jason C White
- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Connecticut 06504, United States
| | - Erkai He
- School of Geographic Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
| | - Cornelis A M Van Gestel
- Faculty of Science, Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment (A-LIFE), Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam 1081 HV, The Netherlands
| | - Peng Zhang
- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, United Kingdom
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
| | - Willie J G M Peijnenburg
- National Institute of Public Health and the Environment, Center for the Safety of Substances and Products, Bilthoven 3720 BA, The Netherlands
- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden 2300 RA, The Netherlands
| | - Hao Qiu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Wang Q, Liu W, Meng L, Zeb A, Mo F, Wang J, Shi R. The interfacial interaction between Dechlorane Plus (DP) and polystyrene nanoplastics (PSNPs): An overlooked influence factor for the algal toxicity of PSNPs. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 905:167129. [PMID: 37730039 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
Abstract
As pollution has attracted attention due to its wide distribution. An environmental concern that may be overlooked is that NPs additives are easily released into the environment due to their physical combination with NPs. However, the knowledge gaps still exist about the interfacial reactions of NPs and the additives (e.g. flame retardants) and the joint ecological effect. In the present study, fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer coupled with 2D correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS) analysis revealed the interfacial reactions between polystyrene nanoplastics (PSNPs) and Dechlorane Plus (DP). Results showed that carbon‑oxygen bonds and carbon‑chlorine bonds were the important binding sites during adhesion and DP could reduce the colloidal stability. Single and joint ecological effects of PSNPs and DP on the microalgae Chlorella vulgaris were further deliberated. Reduced photosynthetic efficiency (reduced Fv/Fm by 0.03 %), higher growth inhibition (16.15 %) and oxidative damage (increased ROS by 152 %) were observed in algae under co-exposure. Notably, DP could significantly increase the attachment of PSNPs to the surface of the algae. Metabolomics further revealed that co-exposure significantly down-regulated amino acid metabolism and tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA) cycle, and up-regulated fatty acid metabolism. The present study provides new insights into the risk assessment of NPs in aquatic environment by investigating the interfacial reaction mechanism and combined ecotoxicity of NPs and additives.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qi Wang
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Weitao Liu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
| | - Lingzuo Meng
- College of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shenyang Jianzhu University, Shenyang 110168, China
| | - Aurang Zeb
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Fan Mo
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Jianling Wang
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Ruiying Shi
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Research Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Uthappa UT, Nehra M, Kumar R, Dilbaghi N, Marrazza G, Kaushik A, Kumar S. Trends and prospects of 2-D tungsten disulphide (WS 2) hybrid nanosystems for environmental and biomedical applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 322:103024. [PMID: 37952364 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
Abstract
Recently, 2D layered transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) with their ultrathin sheet nanostructure and diversified electronic structure have drawn attention for various advanced applications to achieve high-performance parameters. Unique 2D TMDCs mainly comprise transition metal and chalcogen element where chalcogen element layers sandwich the transition metal element layer. In such a case, various properties can be enhanced and controlled depending on the targeted application. Among manipulative 2D TMDCs, tungsten disulphide (WS2) is one of the emerging nano-system due to its fascinating properties in terms of direct band gap, higher mobility, strong photoluminescence, good thermal stability, and strong magnetic field interaction. The advancement in characterization techniques, especially scattering techniques, can help in study of opto-electronic properties of 2D TMDCs along with determination of layer variations and investigation of defect. In this review, the fabrication and applications are well summarized to optimize an appropriate WS2-TMDCs assembly according to focused field of research. Here, the scientific investigations on 2D WS2 are studied in terms of its structure, role of scattering techniques to study its properties, and synthesis routes followed by its potential applications for environmental remediation (e.g., photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, gas sensing, and wastewater treatment) and biomedical domain (e.g., drug delivery, photothermal therapy, biomedical imaging, and biosensing). Further, a special emphasis is given to the significance of 2D WS2 as a substrate for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). The discussion is further extended to commercial and industrial aspects, keeping in view major research gaps in existing research studies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- U T Uthappa
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea; Department of Bioengineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 602105, India
| | - Monika Nehra
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
| | - Rajesh Kumar
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
| | - Neeraj Dilbaghi
- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana 125001, India
| | - Giovanna Marrazza
- Department of Chemistry" Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, Via della Lastruccia 3, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
| | - Ajeet Kaushik
- NanoBioTech Laboratory, Department of Environmental Engineering, Florida Polytechnic University, Lakeland, FL 33805-8531, USA; United State, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248007, India.
| | - Sandeep Kumar
- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana 125001, India; Physics Department, Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh 160012, India.
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Ouyang S, Zhou Q, Yuan P, Gao Y, Sun J, Zou W, Hu X. Natural nanocolloids regulate the fate and phytotoxicity of hematite particles in water. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 232:119678. [PMID: 36738560 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.119678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Hematite (the most abundant iron oxide polymorph) is widely detected in the water environment and has attracted considerable attention. Natural nanocolloids (Ncs) exist ubiquitously in surface waters and play critical roles in biogeochemical processes. However, the influences of Ncs on the fate and phytotoxicity of hematite remain unknown. In this study, the infrared absorption spectra coupled with two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy analysis reveal that the specific binding interactions between Ncs and hematite primarily occur via hydrophilic effects and π-π interactions with an increase in the Ncs contact time. Moreover, binding with Ncs slightly promoted the aggregation rates of hematite particles in the BG-11 medium. Interestingly, Ncs remarkably mitigate the phytotoxicity (e.g., growth inhibition, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial toxicity) of nanosized and submicrosized hematite particles to Chlorella vulgaris after a 96 h exposure. The integrating metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis reveals that the regulated urea cycle, amino acids, and fatty acid-related metabolites (e.g., urea, serine, glutamate, and hexadecenoic acid) and genes (e.g., ACY1, CysC, and GLA) contribute to persistent phytotoxicity. This study provides new insights into the roles and mechanisms of natural Ncs in regulating the environmental risk of iron oxide minerals in aqueous media.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shaohu Ouyang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Qixing Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
| | - Peng Yuan
- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453000, China
| | - Yang Gao
- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China
| | - Jing Sun
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Wei Zou
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Xiangang Hu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Liu X, Chen Y, Bu T, Deng Z, Zhao L, Tian Y, Jia C, Li Y, Wang R, Wang J, Zhang D. Nanosheet antibody mimics based label-free and dual-readout lateral flow immunoassay for Salmonella enteritidis rapid detection. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 229:115239. [PMID: 36965382 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/27/2023]
Abstract
Portable devices for on-site foodborne pathogens detection are urgently desirable. Lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) provides an efficient strategy for pathogens detection, however, antibody labeling independence and detection reliability, are still challenging. Here, we report the development of a label-free LFIA with dual-readout using glucan-functionalized two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) tungsten disulfide (WS2) as detection probes for sensitive detection of Salmonella enteritidis (S. enteritidis). In particular, glucan-functionalized WS2, synthesized via liquid exfoliation, are reliable detection antibody candidates which served as antibody mimics for bacteria capturing. This LFIA has not only eliminated the intricate antibody labeling process and screening of paired antibodies in conventional LFIAs, but also promised dual-readout (colorimetric/Raman) for flexible detection. Under optimized conditions, this LFIA achieves selective detection of S. enteritidis with a low visual detection limit of 103 CFU/mL and a broad linear range of 103-108 CFU/mL. Additionally, the LFIA could be successfully applied in drinking water and milk with recoveries of 85%-109%. This work is desirable to expand the application of 2D TMDs in biosensors and offers a brand-new alternative protocol of detection antibodies in foodborne pathogens detection.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaojing Liu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
| | - Yaqian Chen
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
| | - Tong Bu
- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, 63 Nongye Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450002, China
| | - Ziai Deng
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
| | - Lei Zhao
- Bio-Nanotechnology Research Institute, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, Shandong, China.
| | - Yanli Tian
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
| | - Conghui Jia
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
| | - Yuechun Li
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
| | - Rong Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
| | - Jianlong Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
| | - Daohong Zhang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Huang Y, Lv J, Liu S, Zhu S, Yao W, Sun J, Wang H, Chen D, Huang X. Physicochemical properties of nanosized biochar regulated by heat treatment temperature dictates algal responses: From the perspective of fatty acid metabolism. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 444:130342. [PMID: 36423452 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Nanosized biochar (NBC) is an important fraction of biochar (BC) as it can exert nano-scale effects on aquatic organisms, attracting increasing research attention. However, effects of different physicochemical properties of NBC on biological responses at the metabolic and gene expression level are not comprehensively understood. Here, biological effects of NBCs pyrolyzed at different heat treatment temperatures (HTTs, 350-700 °C) were evaluated using freshwater algae Chlorella vulgaris, from the perspectives of growth and fatty acid (FA) profile changes. NBC pyrolyzed at 700 °C (N700) induced the greatest algal growth inhibition and oxidative stress than N350 and N500. In addition, NBC exposure to 50 mg/L increased saturated and monounsaturated FAs, along with a decrease in polyunsaturated FAs (PUFAs). Exposure to NBC also significantly influenced the expression of key FA metabolism genes (3fad, sad, kasi and accd), demonstrating the potential role of reactive oxygen species-mediated PUFA reduction accompanied by increased membrane permeability in algal toxicity upon NBC exposure. The observed differences in response to N700 were attributed to its smaller particle size and higher abundance of -COOH. These findings reveal the underlying mechanisms in the algal response to NBCs and provide valuable guidance for the safe design and application of BC materials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yichao Huang
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
| | - Jia Lv
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
| | - Saibo Liu
- State Key Lab of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Agriculture, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
| | - Shishu Zhu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
| | - Wencong Yao
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
| | - Jiachen Sun
- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
| | - Hua Wang
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
| | - Da Chen
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
| | - Xiaochen Huang
- State Key Lab of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Agriculture, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China.
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Lu Q, Zhou X, Liu R, Shi G, Zheng N, Gao G, Wang Y. Impacts of a bacterial algicide on metabolic pathways in Chlorella vulgaris. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 249:114451. [PMID: 38321670 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.114451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
Abstract
Chlorella is a dominant species during harmful algal blooms (HABs) worldwide, which bring about great environmental problems and are also a serious threat to drinking water safety. Application of bacterial algicides is a promising way to control HABs. However, the identified bacterial algicides against Chlorella and the understanding of their effects on algal metabolism are very limited. Here, we isolated a novel bacterium Microbacterium paraoxydans strain M1 that has significant algicidal activities against Chlorella vulgaris (algicidal rate 64.38 %, at 120 h). Atrazine-desethyl (AD) was then identified from strain M1 as an effective bacterial algicide, with inhibition or algae-lysing concentration values (EC50) of 1.64 μg/mL and 1.38 μg/mL, at 72 h and 120 h, respectively. LAD (2 μg/mL AD) or HAD (20 μg/mL AD) causes morphology alteration and ultrastructure damage, chlorophyll a reduction, gene expression regulation (for example, psbA, 0.05 fold at 24 h, 2.97 fold at 72 h, and 0.23 fold of the control in HAD), oxidative stress, lipid oxidation (MDA, 2.09 and 3.08 fold of the control in LAD and HAD, respectively, at 120 h) and DNA damage (average percentage of tail DNA 6.23 % at 120 h in HAD, slight damage: 5∼20 %) in the algal cells. The impacts of AD on algal metabolites and metabolic pathways, as well as the algal response to the adverse effects were investigated. The results revealed that amino acids, amines, glycosides and urea decreased significantly compared to the control after 24 h exposure to AD (p < 0.05). The main up-regulated metabolic pathways implied metabonomic resistance and defense against osmotic pressure, oxidative stress, photosynthesis inhibition or partial cellular structure damage, such as phenylalanine metabolism, arginine biosynthesis. The down-regulated glycine, serine and threonine metabolism is a major lead in the algicidal mechanism according to the value of pathway impact. The down-regulated glycine, and serine are responsible for the downregulation of glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism, aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis, glutathione metabolism, and sulfur metabolism, which strengthen the algae-lysing effect. It is the first time to highlight the pivotal role of glycine, serine and threonine metabolism in algicidal activities, which provided a new perspective for understanding the mechanism of bacterial algicides exerting on algal cells at the metabolic level.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qianqian Lu
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300371, China
| | - Xinzhu Zhou
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300371, China
| | - Ruidan Liu
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300371, China
| | - Guojing Shi
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300371, China
| | - Ningning Zheng
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300371, China
| | - Guanghai Gao
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300371, China; State key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering, Tsinghua University, China.
| | - Yingying Wang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300371, China; Nankai International Advanced Research Institute (Shenzhen Futian), Shenzhen, China.
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Shi N, Yan X, Adeleye AS, Zhang X, Zhou D, Zhao L. Effects of WS 2 Nanosheets on N 2-fixing Cyanobacteria: ROS overproduction, cell membrane damage, and cell metabolic reprogramming. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 849:157706. [PMID: 35908696 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The ecotoxicity of tungsten disulfide (WS2) nanomaterials remains unclear so far. Here, the toxicity of WS2 nanosheets on N2-fixing cyanobacteria (Nostoc sphaeroides) was evaluated. Specifically, Nostoc were cultivated in media spiked with different concentrations of WS2 nanosheets (0, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.5 mg/L) for 96 h. Relative to unexposed cells, WS2 nanosheets at 0.5 mg/L significantly decreased cell density, content of total sugar and protein by 10.9 %, 0.43 %, and 6.1 %, respectively. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)-based metabolomics revealed that WS2 nanosheets exposure altered the metabolite profile of Nostoc in a dose-dependent manner. Energy metabolism related pathways, including the Calvin-Benson-Bassham (CBB) cycle and tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, were significantly inhibited. In addition, WS2 nanosheets exposure resulted in downregulation (20-40 %) of S-containing amino acids (cystine, methionine, and cysteine) and sulfuric acid. Additionally, fatty acids and antioxidant-related compounds (formononetin, catechin, epigallocatechin, dehydroascorbic acid, and alpha-tocopherol) in Nostoc were drastically decreased by 4-50 % upon exposure to WS2 nanosheets, which implies oxidative stress induced by the nanomaterials. Biochemical assays for reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) confirmed that WS2 nanosheets triggered ROS overproduction and induced lipid peroxidation. Taken together, WS2 exposure perturbed carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and sulfate (S) metabolism of Nostoc, which may influence C, N, and S cycling, given the important roles of cyanobacteria in these processes. These results highlight the need for caution in the application and environmental release of WS2 nanomaterials to prevent unintended environmental impacts due to their potential ecotoxicity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nibin Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Xin Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Adeyemi S Adeleye
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697-2175, USA
| | - Xuxiang Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Dongmei Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Lijuan Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Ding T, Wei L, Hou Z, Lin S, Li J. Biological responses of alga Euglena gracilis to triclosan and galaxolide and the regulation of humic acid. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:135667. [PMID: 35835236 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Although the toxicity of triclosan (TCS) and galaxolide (HHCB) in freshwater has been reported, little study is shed light on their molecular toxicity mechanism and the regulation of humic acid (HA). In this work, freshwater algae E. gracilis was selected to explore these processes, and the molecular toxicity mechanism was analyzed by metabolomics. TCS was more toxic to E. gracilis than HHCB at 1 d exposure with the EC50 value of 0.76 mg L-1, but HHCB showed a higher toxicity as the exposure time prolonged. HA could alleviate the toxicity of TCS and HHCB, mainly due to the inhibition of TCS uptake and oxidative stress, respectively. The perturbations on a number of antioxidant defense-related metabolites in response to TCS or HHCB also indicated oxidative stress was a main toxicity mechanism. However, the exposure to HHCB resulted in more pronounced perturbations in the purine metabolism than TCS, implying that HHCB may pose a genetic toxicity on algae. It may explain the higher toxicity of HHCB to algae as the exposure time increased. These findings provide a comprehensive understanding on the ecological risks of TCS or HHCB in natural waters.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tengda Ding
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecological Remediation, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
| | - Liyan Wei
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecological Remediation, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
| | - Zhangming Hou
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecological Remediation, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
| | - Shiqi Lin
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecological Remediation, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
| | - Juying Li
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecological Remediation, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Mao J, Gu Z, Zhang S, An X, Lan H, Liu H, Qu J. Protonated carbon nitride elicits microalgae for water decontamination. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 222:118955. [PMID: 35963136 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Comprehending the effects of synthetic nanomaterials on natural microorganisms is critical for the development of emerging nanotechnologies. Compared to artificial inactivation of microbes, the up-regulation of biological functions should be more attractive due to the possibility of discovering unexpected properties. Herein, a nanoengineering strategy was employed to tailor g-C3N4 for the metabolic regulation of algae. We found that surface protonated g-C3N4 (P-C3N4) as a nanopolymeric elicitor enabled the reinforced biological activity of Microcystis aeruginosa and Scenedesmus for harmful substances removal. Metabolomics analysis suggested that synthetic nanoarchitectures induced moderate oxidative stress of algae, with up-regulated biosynthesis of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) for resisting the physiological damage caused by toxic substances in water. The formation of oxidative .O2- contributed to over five-fold enhancement in the biodecomposition of harmful aniline. Our study demonstrates a synergistic biotic-abiotic platform with valuable outcomes for various customized applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jie Mao
- Center for Water and Ecology, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
| | - Zhenao Gu
- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
| | - Shun Zhang
- Center for Water and Ecology, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| | - Xiaoqiang An
- Center for Water and Ecology, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
| | - Huachun Lan
- Center for Water and Ecology, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| | - Huijuan Liu
- Center for Water and Ecology, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| | - Jiuhui Qu
- Center for Water and Ecology, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Shi N, Bai T, Wang X, Tang Y, Wang C, Zhao L. Toxicological effects of WS 2 nanomaterials on rice plants and associated soil microbes. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 832:154987. [PMID: 35378175 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
As an important member of transition-metal dichalcogenides family, tungsten disulfides nanomaterials (WS2 NMs) have a wide range of applications. To date, their environmental risks remain largely unknown. In this study, rice plants were grown in soil amended with different concentrations (0, 10, and 100 mg/kg) of WS2 NMs for 4 weeks. WS2 NMs at 100 mg/kg significantly increased MDA (malondialdehyde) content and decreased total antioxidant capacities of leaves, indicating the oxidative response induced by WS2 NMs. Meanwhile, WS2 NMs at 100 mg/kg significantly decreased root biomass compared to control, indicating the negative impacts of WS2 NMs on plant growth. While exposure to 100 mg/kg WS2 NMs significantly increased soil bioavailable Cu, Fe, Zn, and Olsen-P, and increased the content of Cu, Fe, Zn, and P in rice leaves. Inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) analysis showed that W was taken up by rice roots and translocated into leaves. The impact of WS2 on soil microbial communities was evaluated by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. WS2 NMs at 100 mg/kg significantly decreased soil microbial diversity, as indicated by decreased Shannon index. In addition, 100 mg/kg WS2 shifted the soil microbial profile, the relative abundance of the phylum Acidobacteriota decreased, and Actinobacteriota increased. Taken together, the soil microbial community's diversity and composition have been altered upon exposure to 100 mg/kg WS2 NMs. The results of this study provide some basic information regarding the environmental behavior and phytotoxicity of WS2 NMs, which is valuable for safe use of WS2 NMs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nibin Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Tonghao Bai
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Xiaojie Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Yuqiong Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Chao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Lijuan Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Zeng H, Hu X, Zhou Q, Luo J, Hou X. Extracellular polymeric substances mediate defect generation and phytotoxicity of single-layer MoS 2. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 429:128361. [PMID: 35236038 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) nanomaterials have attracted tremendous research interest in various fields, but the effects of eco-corona formation on the transformation mechanisms and ecological risk of TMDCs remain largely unknown. The effect of eco-corona formation on TMDC reactivity was explored using extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) as the eco-corona constituents and single-layer molybdenum disulfide (SLMoS2) as the model TMDC. We found that EPS promoted lattice distortion and the formation of defects (sulfur vacancies and pores) on SLMoS2 after it was aged (precoated) with EPS under simulated visible-light irradiation. In addition, the EPS-corona induced higher free radical (especially hyperoxide radical) photogeneration by SLMoS2. Furthermore, compared to pristine SLMoS2, SLMoS2-EPS exhibited stronger developmental inhibition, oxidative stress, membrane damage, photosynthetic toxicity and metabolic perturbation effects on Chlorella vulgaris. However, the endocytosis pathway (especially macropinocytosis) of SLMoS2 entry into C. vulgaris was inhibited by EPS. Metabolic and transcriptomic analyses revealed that the enhanced toxicity of SLMoS2-EPS was associated with the downregulation of fatty acid metabolism and transcription related to photosynthesis, respectively. The present work provides mechanistic insights into the roles of the EPS-corona on the environmental transformation and phytotoxicity of TMDCs, which benefit environmental safety assessments and sustainable applications of engineered nanomaterials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hui Zeng
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Xiangang Hu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Qixing Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
| | - Jiwei Luo
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Xuan Hou
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Chen Z, Guo Z, Niu J, Xu N, Sui X, Kareem HA, Hassan MU, Yan M, Zhang Q, Wang Z, Mi F, Kang J, Cui J, Wang Q. Phytotoxic effect and molecular mechanism induced by graphene towards alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) by integrating transcriptomic and metabolomics analysis. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 290:133368. [PMID: 34933027 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Although the widespread use of nanoparticles has been reported in various fields, the toxic mechanisms of molecular regulation involved in the alfalfa treated by nanomaterials is still in the preliminary research stage. In this study, Bara 310 SC (Bara, tolerant genotype) and Gold Empress (Gold, susceptible genotype) were used to investigate how the leaves of alfalfa interpret the physiological responses to graphene stress based on metabolome and transcriptome characterizations. Herein, graphene at different concentrations (0, 1% and 2%, w/w) were selected as the analytes. Physiological results showed antioxidant defence system and photosynthesis was significantly disturbed under high environmental concentration of graphene. With Ultra high performance liquid chromatography electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-ESI-MS/MS), 406 metabolites were detected and 62/13 and 110/58 metabolites significantly changed in the leaves of Gold/Bara under the 1% and 2%-graphene treatments (w/w), respectively. The most important metabolites which were accumulated under graphene stress includes amino acids, flavonoids, organic acids and sugars. Transcriptomic analysis reveals 1125 of core graphene-responsive genes in alfalfa that was robustly differently expressed in both genotypes. And differential expression genes (DEGs) potentially related to photosynthetic enzymes, antioxidant enzymes, amino acids metabolism, and sucrose and starch metabolic which finding was supported by the metabolome study. Gold was more disturbed by graphene stress at both transcriptional and metabolic levels, since more stress-responsive genes/metabolites were identified in Gold. A comprehensive analysis of transcriptomic and metabolomic data highlights the important role of amino acid metabolism and nicotinate and nicotinamide metabolism pathways for graphene tolerance in alfalfa. Our study provide necessary information for better understanding the phytotoxicity molecular mechanism underlying nanomaterials tolerance of plant.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhao Chen
- College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi Province, China
| | - Zhipeng Guo
- College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi Province, China
| | - Junpeng Niu
- College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi Province, China
| | - Nan Xu
- College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi Province, China
| | - Xin Sui
- College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi Province, China
| | - Hafiz Abdul Kareem
- College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi Province, China
| | - Mahmood Ul Hassan
- College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi Province, China
| | - Mingke Yan
- College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi Province, China
| | - Quan Zhang
- Jiuquan Daye Seed Industry Co. Ltd., Jiefang Road 325#, Suzhouqu, Jiuquan, 735000, Gansu Province, China
| | - Zhaolan Wang
- Institute of Grassland Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Hohhot, 010010, Inner Mongolia, China
| | - Fugui Mi
- College of Grassland, Resources and Environment, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010010, Inner Mongolia, China
| | - Junmei Kang
- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Beijing, 100094, China
| | - Jian Cui
- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi Province, China
| | - Quanzhen Wang
- College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi Province, China.
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Zheng X, Xu Z, Zhao D, Luo Y, Lai C, Huang B, Pan X. Double-dose responses of Scenedesmus capricornus microalgae exposed to humic acid. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 806:150547. [PMID: 34582877 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Dissolved organic matter (DOM) has been found to attenuate the ecotoxicity of various environmental pollutants, but research on its own toxic effects in aquatic ecosystems has been very limited. Herein, the toxic effects of humic acid (HA), a represent DOM typically found in natural waters, on the freshwater alga Scenedesmus capricornus were investigated. As result, HA exerted a double-dose effect on the growth of Scenedesmus capricornus. At HA concentrations below 2.0 mgC/L, the growth of Scenedesmus capricornus was slightly promoted, as was the synthesis of chlorophyll and macromolecules in the algae. Moreover, S. capricornus can maintain its growth by secreting fulvic acid as a nutrient carbon source. However, the growth of Scenedesmus capricornus was significantly inhibited when HA was beyond 2.0 mgC/L. The main mechanisms of humic acid's toxicity were membrane damage and oxidative stress. Particularly, when the oxidative stress exceeds the algae's carrying capacity, the synthesis of EPS is greatly inhibited and HA damage results. Taken together, DOM may have both positive and negative effects on aquatic ecosystems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xianyao Zheng
- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
| | - Zhixiang Xu
- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China.
| | - Dimeng Zhao
- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
| | - Yu Luo
- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
| | - Chaochao Lai
- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
| | - Bin Huang
- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
| | - Xuejun Pan
- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Li D, Zhou Q, Hu X, Mu L, Zeng H, Luo J. Environmental decomposition and remodeled phytotoxicity of framework-based nanomaterials. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 422:126846. [PMID: 34416702 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
Abstract
Zeolitic imidazole frameworks (ZIFs) have attracted a considerable amount of attention for use in environmental applications (e.g., pollutant adsorption and photocatalysis in water treatments). The environmental stability and toxicity of ZIFs are key prerequisites for their practical applications, but information about these factors is largely lacking. The present work finds that pristine ZIFs (ZIF-8 and ZIF-67) photodegrade from frame structures into two-dimensional nanosheets and are oxidized to zinc carbonate (ZIF-8) and Co3O4 (ZIF-67) under visible-light irradiation. The photoinduced electrons, holes and free radicals promote dissolution of the metal cores and organic ligands, leading to collapse of the frame structure. The photodegradation of ZIF-8 alleviates developmental inhibition, oxidative stress, plasmolysis, and photosynthetic toxicity, while the photodegradation of ZIF-67 aggravates nanotoxicity. The integration of metabolomics and transcriptomics analysis reveals that unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis and metal ion-binding transcription contribute to the altered toxicity of ZIF photodegradation. These findings highlight the roles of photodegradation in structural transformation and alteration of the toxicity of ZIFs, alarming the study of pristine metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dandan Li
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 30080 Tianjin, China
| | - Qixing Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 30080 Tianjin, China
| | - Xiangang Hu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 30080 Tianjin, China.
| | - Li Mu
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agro-environment and Safe-product, Key Laboratory for Environmental Factors Control of Agro-product Quality Safety (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Institute of Agro-environmental Protection, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China.
| | - Hui Zeng
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 30080 Tianjin, China
| | - Jiwei Luo
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 30080 Tianjin, China
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Ebrahimi M, Norouzi P, Aazami H, Moosavi-Movahedi AA. Review on oxidative stress relation on COVID-19: Biomolecular and bioanalytical approach. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 189:802-818. [PMID: 34418419 PMCID: PMC8372478 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.08.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
COVID-19 disease has put life of people in stress worldwide from many aspects. Since the virus has mutated in absolutely short period of time the challenge to find a suitable vaccine has become harder. Infection to COVID-19, especially at severe life threatening states is highly dependent on the strength of the host immune system. This system is partially dependent on the balance between oxidative stress and antioxidant. Besides, this virus still has unknown mechanism of action companied by a probable commune period. From another hand, some reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels can be helpful on the state determination of the disease. Thus it could be possible to use modern bioanalytical techniques for their detection and determination, which could indicate the disease state at the golden time window since they have the potential to show whether specific DNA, RNA, enzymes and proteins are affected. This also could be used as a preclude study or a reliable pathway to define the best optimized time of cure beside effective medical actions. Herein, some ROS and their relation with SARS-CoV-2 virus have been considered. In addition, modern bioelectroanalytical techniques on this approach from quantitative and qualitative points of view have been reviewed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mehrnaz Ebrahimi
- Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
| | - Parviz Norouzi
- Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
| | - Hossein Aazami
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | | |
Collapse
|
29
|
Zou W, Wan Z, Yu X, Liu Z, Yuan P, Zhang X. Sulfur vacancies affect the environmental fate, corona formation, and microalgae toxicity of molybdenum disulfide nanoflakes. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 419:126499. [PMID: 34214853 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Sulfur vacancy (SV) defects have been engineered in two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) for high performance applications in various fields involving environmental protection. Understanding the influence of SVs on the environmental fate and toxicity of TMDs is critical for evaluating their risk. Our work discovered that SVs (with S/Mo ratios of 1.65 and 1.32) reduced the dispersibility and promoted aggregation of 2H phase molybdenum disulfide (2H-MoS2, a hot TMD) in aqueous solution. The generation capability of •O2- and •OH was increased and the dissolution of 2H-MoS2 was significantly accelerated after SVs formation. Different with pristine form, S-vacant 2H-MoS2 preferentially harvested proteins (i.e., forming protein corona) involved in antioxidation, photosynthetic electron transport, and the cytoskeleton structure of microalgae. These proteins contain a higher relative number of thiol groups, which exhibited stronger affinity to S-vacant than pristine 2H-MoS2, as elucidated by density functional theory calculations. Notably, SVs aggravated algal growth inhibition, oxidative damage, photosynthetic efficiency and cell membrane permeability reduction induced by 2H-MoS2 due to increased free radical yield and the specific binding of functional proteins. Our findings provide insights into the roles of SVs on the risk of MoS2 while highlighting the importance of rational design for TMDs application.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wei Zou
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China.
| | - Zepeng Wan
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Xiaoyu Yu
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Zhenzhen Liu
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Peng Yuan
- Henan International Collaborative Laboratory for Health Effects and Intervention of Air Pollution, School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China
| | - Xingli Zhang
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Yang Y, Pan L, Zhou Y, Xu R, Miao J, Gao Z, Li D. Damages to biological macromolecules in gonadal subcellular fractions of scallop Chlamys farreri following benzo[a]pyrene exposure: Contribution to inhibiting gonadal development and reducing fertility. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 283:117084. [PMID: 33848904 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P), a representative polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compound in marine ecosystem, has great potential for chronic toxicity to marine animals. It is becoming increasingly apparent that reproductive system is the major target of B[a]P, but the adverse effects of B[a]P on subcellular fractions in bivalve gonads have not been elucidated. Scallops Chlamys farreri are used as the experimental species since they are sensitive to environmental pollutants. This study was conducted to investigate how B[a]P affected the gonadal subcellular fractions, including plasma membrane, nucleus, mitochondria and microsome in scallops, and whether subcellular damages were related to reproductive toxicity. The results showed that mature gametes' counts were significantly decreased in B[a]P-treated scallops. Three biological macromolecules (viz., DNA, lipids and proteins) in gonadal subcellular fractions obtained by differential centrifugation suffered damages, including DNA damage, lipid peroxidation and protein carbonylation in B[a]P treatment groups. Interestingly, mitochondria and microsome were more vulnerable to lipid peroxidation and protein carbonylation than plasma membrane and nucleus, meanwhile males were more susceptible to DNA damage than females under B[a]P exposure. In addition, histological analysis showed that B[a]P delayed gonadal development in C. farreri. To summarize, our results indicated that B[a]P caused damages to biological macromolecules in gonadal subcellular fractions and then induced damages to gonadal tissues of C. farreri, which further inhibited gonadal development and ultimately leaded to reduction in fertility. This study firstly reports the impacts of PAHs on subcellular fractions in bivalves and their relationship with reproductive toxicity. Moreover, exposure of reproductive scallops to B[a]P leads to defects in reproduction, raising concerns on the possible long-term consequences of PAHs for natural populations of bivalves.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yingying Yang
- The Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
| | - Luqing Pan
- The Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China.
| | - Yueyao Zhou
- The Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
| | - Ruiyi Xu
- The Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
| | - Jingjing Miao
- The Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
| | - Zhongyuan Gao
- The Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
| | - Dongyu Li
- The Key Laboratory of Mariculture, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Domi B, Bhorkar K, Rumbo C, Sygellou L, Martin SM, Quesada R, Yannopoulos SN, Tamayo-Ramos JA. Toxicological assessment of commercial monolayer tungsten disulfide nanomaterials aqueous suspensions using human A549 cells and the model fungus Saccharomyces cerevisiae. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 272:129603. [PMID: 33485043 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
The utilization of tungsten disulfide (WS2) nanomaterials in distinct applications is raising due to their unique physico-chemical properties, such as low friction coefficient and high strength, which highlights the necessity to study their potential toxicological effects, due to the potential increase of environmental and human exposure. The aim of this work was to analyze commercially available aqueous dispersions of monolayer tungsten disulfide (2D WS2) nanomaterials with distinct lateral size employing a portfolio of physico-chemical and toxicological evaluations. The structure and stoichiometry of monolayer tungsten disulfide (WS2-ACS-M) and nano size monolayer tungsten disulfide (WS2-ACS-N) was analyzed by Raman spectroscopy, whereas a more quantitative approach to study the nature of formed oxidized species was undertaken employing X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Adenocarcinomic human alveolar basal epithelial cells (A549 cells) and the ecotoxicology model Saccharomyces cerevisiae were selected as unicellular eukaryotic systems to assess the cytotoxicity of the nanomaterials. Cell viability and reactive oxygen species (ROS) determinations demonstrated different toxicity levels depending on the cellular model used. While both 2D WS2 suspensions showed very low toxicity towards the A549 cells, a comparable concentration (160 mg L-1) reduced the viability of yeast cells. The toxicity of a nano size 2D WS2 commercialized in dry form from the same provider was also assessed, showing ability to reduce yeast cells viability as well. Overall, the presented data reveal the physico-chemical properties and the potential toxicity of commercial 2D WS2 aqueous suspensions when interacting with distinct eukaryotic organisms, showing differences in function of the biological system exposed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Brixhilda Domi
- International Research Centre in Critical Raw Materials-ICCRAM, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Banuelos S/n, 09001, Burgos, Spain
| | - Kapil Bhorkar
- Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (FORTH/ICE-HT), P.O. Box 1414, GR-26504, Rio-Patras, Greece; Univ Rennes, CNRS, ISCR, UMR 6226, F-35000, Rennes, France
| | - Carlos Rumbo
- International Research Centre in Critical Raw Materials-ICCRAM, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Banuelos S/n, 09001, Burgos, Spain
| | - Labrini Sygellou
- Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (FORTH/ICE-HT), P.O. Box 1414, GR-26504, Rio-Patras, Greece
| | - Sonia Martel Martin
- International Research Centre in Critical Raw Materials-ICCRAM, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Banuelos S/n, 09001, Burgos, Spain
| | - Roberto Quesada
- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Burgos, 09001, Burgos, Spain
| | - Spyros N Yannopoulos
- Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (FORTH/ICE-HT), P.O. Box 1414, GR-26504, Rio-Patras, Greece
| | - Juan Antonio Tamayo-Ramos
- International Research Centre in Critical Raw Materials-ICCRAM, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Banuelos S/n, 09001, Burgos, Spain.
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Zeng H, Hu X, Ouyang S, Zhou Q. Nanocolloids, but Not Humic Acids, Augment the Phytotoxicity of Single-Layer Molybdenum Disulfide Nanosheets. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:1122-1133. [PMID: 33393283 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c05048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs), especially transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC), have received great attention in recent years due to their advantageous properties and applications in various fields and are inevitably released into the environment during their life cycle. However, the effect of natural nanocolloids, widely distributed in the aquatic environment, on the environmental transformation and ecotoxicity of ENMs remains largely unknown. In this study, the effects of natural nanocolloids were compared to humic acid on the environmental transformation and ecotoxicity of single-layer molybdenum disulfide (SLMoS2), a representative TMDC. SLMoS2 with nanocolloids or humic acid (HA) enhanced their dispersion and Mo ion release in deionized water. Nanocolloids induced growth inhibition, reactive oxygen species (ROS) elevation, and cell permeability. Low-toxicity SLMoS2 combined with nanocolloids will enhance the above adverse effects. SLMoS2-nanocolloids induced serious damage (cell distortion and deformation), SLMoS2 internalization, and metabolic perturbation on Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris). In contrast, the addition of HA induced the growth promotion and lower ROS level, inhibited the internalization of SLMoS2, and mitigated metabolic perturbation on C. vulgaris. This work provides insights into the effect of natural nanocolloids on the behaviors and biological risks of ENMs in aquatic environments, deserving substantial future attention.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hui Zeng
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Xiangang Hu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Shaohu Ouyang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Qixing Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Sheng C, Zhang S, Zhang Y. The influence of different polymer types of microplastics on adsorption, accumulation, and toxicity of triclosan in zebrafish. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 402:123733. [PMID: 33254764 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
Abstract
Although the combined effects of microplastics (MPs) and other organic pollutants have raised increasing attention, the impacts of polymer types on the biological effects (e.g., bioaccumulation and toxicity) of the mixtures are still unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of different polymer types of MPs including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) on the adsorption, accumulation, and toxic effects of triclosan (TCS) in zebrafish. As a result, all three types of MPs could adsorb TCS and PP-MPs has the highest adsorption capacity for TCS (1.18 mg/g). Compared with the TCS alone, MPs changed the distribution of TCS in tissues and increased the accumulation of TCS in the liver and gut following the order of TCS + PP > TCS + PVC > TCS + PE. Compared with individual TCS and PP-MPs, after co-exposed for 28 days, TCS + PP significantly aggravated oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in the liver as well as enhanced neurotoxicity in the brain. Moreover, TCS + PP disturbed the metabolism in the liver and MPs contributed more to the metabolic disorders. The upregulated lipid metabolites (e.g., sphingosine and L-palmitoylcarnitine) and downregulated carbohydrate metabolites (e.g., sucrose) could be potential targets for future risk assessment of MPs combined with other pollutants.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Cheng Sheng
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
| | - Shenghu Zhang
- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210042, China
| | - Yan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China.
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Zhang D, Zhang L, Zheng W, Wu F, Cheng J, Yang H, Gong M. Investigating biological effects of multidimensional carboxylated carbon-based nanomaterials on human lung A549 cells revealed via non-targeted metabolomics approach. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:015704. [PMID: 33043904 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abb55b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
The biological responses of multidimensional carboxylated carbon-based nanomaterials (c-CBNs), including carboxylated graphene, carbon nanotube, and fullerene, on human lung A549 cells were investigated by using metabolomics technology. The structure and components of c-CBNs were characterized, and their biological effects were evaluated through cell apoptosis and viability analysis. Additionally, the metabolomics analysis of the nanomaterial-cell interaction system was performed using the established platform combining liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) with the bioinformatics system. Results revealed that all tested c-CBNs demonstrated some biological effects in our cell model. However, significant metabolomic alterations induced by c-CBNs were also observed mainly in amino acids, organic acids, glycerophospholipids, and glycerolipids. Further, under the tested concentrations, the multiple dimensions of c-CBNs played a major role in determining the metabolic process in various interaction modes. This study provides an advanced alternative for evaluating metabolic effects of multidimensional nanomaterials through metabolomics technology considering the association between dimension and metabolic characteristics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dingkun Zhang
- Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, Institutes for Systems Genetics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 88 Keyuan South Road, Hi-Tech Zone, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
35
|
Li K, Wang Z, Zeng H, Sun J, Wang Y, Zhou Q, Hu X. Surface atomic arrangement of nanomaterials affects nanotoxicity. Nanotoxicology 2020; 15:114-130. [PMID: 33206573 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2020.1844915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Understanding the roles of the properties of nanomaterials in biological interactions is a key issue in their safe applications, but the surface atomic arrangement, as an important property of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs), remains largely unknown. Herein, the interfacial interactions (affinity sites and intensity) between monolayer MoS2 and zebrafish embryos mediated by 1 T phase surface atomic arrangement (octahedral coordination) and the 2H phase surface atomic arrangement (triangular prism coordination) MoS2 nanosheets were studied. 1 T-MoS2 first bound to phosphate and then proteins on the chorion, while the adhesion of 2H-MoS2 occurred in the opposite order. The binding affinity of 2H-MoS2 with embryos was higher than that of 1 T-MoS2, and the former material changed the protein structure from β-sheets to turns and bends and random coils. Compared to 1 T-MoS2, 2H-MoS2 more readily entered embryos, which was facilitated by caveolae-mediated endocytosis, and caused higher developmental toxicity. Furthermore, metabolic pathways related to amino acid and protein biosynthesis and energy metabolism were affected by the nanomaterial surface atomic arrangements. The above results provide insights into the designs, applications and risk assessments of nanomaterials by the surface atomic arrangement regulation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kaiwen Li
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
| | - Zhongwei Wang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
| | - Hui Zeng
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
| | - Jing Sun
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
| | - Yue Wang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
| | - Qixing Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
| | - Xiangang Hu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Zou W, Li X, Li C, Sun Y, Zhang X, Jin C, Jiang K, Zhou Q, Hu X. Influence of Size and Phase on the Biodegradation, Excretion, and Phytotoxicity Persistence of Single-Layer Molybdenum Disulfide. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2020; 54:12295-12306. [PMID: 32852947 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c02642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
The increasing applications of single-layer molybdenum disulfide (SLMoS2) pose great potential risks associated with environmental exposure. This study found that metallic-phase SLMoS2 with nanoscale (N-1T-SLMoS2, ∼400 nm) and microscale (M-1T-SLMoS2, ∼3.6 μm) diameters at 10-25 mg/L induced significant algal growth inhibition (maximum 72.7 and 74.6%, respectively), plasmolysis, and oxidative damage, but these alterations were recoverable. Nevertheless, membrane permeability, chloroplast damage, and chlorophyll biosynthesis reduction were persistent. By contrast, the growth inhibition (maximum 55.3%) and adverse effects of nano-sized semiconductive-phase SLMoS2 (N-2H-SLMoS2, ∼400 nm) were weak and easily alleviated after 96 h of recovery. N-1T-SLMoS2 (0.011 μg/h) and N-2H-SLMoS2 (0.008 μg/h) were quickly biodegraded to soluble Mo compared with M-1T-SLMoS2 (0.004 μg/h) and excreted by algae. Incomplete biodegradation of SLMoS2 (26.8-43.9%) did not significantly mitigate its toxicity. Proteomics and metabolomics indicated that the downregulation of proteins (50.7-99.2%) related to antioxidants and photosynthesis and inhibition of carbon fixation and carbohydrate metabolism contributed to the persistent phytotoxicity. These findings highlight the roles and mechanisms of the size and phase in the persistent phytotoxicity of SLMoS2, which has potential implications for risk assessment and environmental applications of nanomaterials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wei Zou
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Xinyu Li
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Chonghao Li
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Yuanyuan Sun
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Xingli Zhang
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Caixia Jin
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Kai Jiang
- School of Environment, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
| | - Qixing Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| | - Xiangang Hu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Yuan P, Hu X, Zhou Q. The nanomaterial-induced bystander effects reprogrammed macrophage immune function and metabolic profile. Nanotoxicology 2020; 14:1137-1155. [PMID: 32916084 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2020.1817598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Bystander effects in biological systems are the responses shown by nontargeted neighboring cells, and critical to the bio-nano interface interactions. In addition to direct effects, bystander effects also determine the design, applications and safety of nanomaterials, although the related information of nanomaterial-induced bystander effects remain largely unknown. A coculture system of A549 and THP-1 was established to mimic the lung microenvironment to study the bystander effects of WS2 nanosheets (representative transition-metal dichalcogenide nanosheets) on microenvironment macrophages during the inhalation exposure or the nanomaterial biomedical application in the lung. Lung cells exposed to WS2 nanosheet resulted in an increase in reactive oxygen species and the depolarization of mitochondrial membrane potential in neighboring macrophages. Bystander exposure also induced macrophage polarization toward the anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype, which is adverse to disease therapy. Metabolomics showed that WS2 nanosheets disturbed the energy metabolism and amino acid metabolism of macrophages, consistent with the metabolic characteristics of M2 macrophages. Nitric oxide-transforming growth factor-β1 played an important mediator in the bystander effects. Importantly, WS2 nanosheet bystander exposure affected macrophage phagocytosis and migration and altered the macrophage immune response to endotoxin. This study improves the current understanding of bio-nano interactions and highlights the importance of neighboring cell responses, allowing us to use the maximum benefits of nanomaterials while limiting their adverse bystander effects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Peng Yuan
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.,School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
| | - Xiangang Hu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
| | - Qixing Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Ma L, Andoh V, Adjei MO, Liu H, Shen Z, Li L, Song J, Zhao W, Wu G. In vivo toxicity evaluation of boron nitride nanosheets in Bombyx mori silkworm model. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 247:125877. [PMID: 31935578 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.125877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Revised: 12/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Boron nitride nanosheets (BN NSs), a novel material with a structure similar to graphene, have attracted much attention due to their extraordinary properties. A deep in vivo study of the toxicity of BN NSs is indispensable, which can help to understand their potential risk and provide useful information for their safe application. However, so far as we know, the systematic in vivo toxicity evaluation of BN NSs hasn't been reported. In this study, silkworm (Bombyx mori) was used as a model to investigate the toxicity of BN NSs, by continuously feeding silkworm larvae with BN NSs at various mass concentrations (1%, 2%, 3%, 4%). The toxicity was evaluated from the levels of animal entirety (mortality, silkworm growth, cocoons and silk properties), tissues (pathological examination) and genes (transcriptomic profiling). The results show that the exposure to BN NSs causes no obvious adverse effects on the growth, silk properties or tissues of silkworm, but the expressions of genes in midgut concerned with some specific functions and pathways are significantly changed, indicating that BN NSs may have potential danger to lead to dysfunction. This study has performed in vivo toxicity evaluation of BN NSs and provided useful safety information for the application of BN NSs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lin Ma
- College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China; The Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China; Laboratory of Risk Assessment for Sericultural Products and Edible Insects, Ministry of Agriculture, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China
| | - Vivian Andoh
- College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China
| | - Mark Owusu Adjei
- College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China
| | - Haiyan Liu
- Department of Tea and Food Technology, Jiangsu Polytechnic College of Agriculture and Forestry, Jurong, Jiangsu, 212400, PR China
| | - Zhongyuan Shen
- College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China; The Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China
| | - Long Li
- College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China; The Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China; Laboratory of Risk Assessment for Sericultural Products and Edible Insects, Ministry of Agriculture, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China
| | - Jiangchao Song
- College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China; The Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China; Laboratory of Risk Assessment for Sericultural Products and Edible Insects, Ministry of Agriculture, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China
| | - Weiguo Zhao
- College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China; The Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China.
| | - Guohua Wu
- College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China; The Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China; Laboratory of Risk Assessment for Sericultural Products and Edible Insects, Ministry of Agriculture, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212018, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Yin J, Fan W, Du J, Feng W, Dong Z, Liu Y, Zhou T. The toxicity of graphene oxide affected by algal physiological characteristics: A comparative study in cyanobacterial, green algae, diatom. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 260:113847. [PMID: 32000020 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Though the main toxic mechanisms of graphene oxide (GO) to algae have been accepted as the shading effect, oxidative stress and mechanical damage, the effect of algal characteristics on these three mechanisms of GO toxicity have seldom been taken into consideration. In this study, we investigated GO toxicity to green algae (Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii), cyanobacteria (Microcystis aeruginosa) and diatoms (Cyclotella sp.). The aim was to assess how the physiological characteristics of algae affect the toxicity of GO. Results showed that 10 mg/L of GO significantly inhibited the growth of all tested algal types, while S. obliquus and C. reinhardtii were found to be the most susceptible and tolerant species, respectively. Then, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to observe the physiological characteristics of the assessed algae. The presence of locomotive organelles, along with smaller and more spherical cells, was more likely to alleviate the shading effect. Variations in cell wall composition led to different extents of mechanical damage as shown by Cyclotella sp. silica frustules and S. obliquus autosporine division being prone to damage. Meanwhile, growth inhibition and cell division were significantly correlated with the oxidative stress and membrane permeability, suggesting the latter two indicators can effectively signal GO toxicity to algae. The findings of this study provide novel insights into the toxicity of graphene materials in aquatic environments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jingyu Yin
- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
| | - Wenhong Fan
- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China; Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, PR China.
| | - Juan Du
- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
| | - Weiying Feng
- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
| | - Zhaomin Dong
- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
| | - Yingying Liu
- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
| | - Tingting Zhou
- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, No. 37, XueYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, PR China
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Wang S, Yang X, Zhou L, Li J, Chen H. 2D nanostructures beyond graphene: preparation, biocompatibility and biodegradation behaviors. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:2974-2989. [PMID: 32207478 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb02845e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2025]
Abstract
Much attention has been paid to the fabrication of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials as therapeutics for nanomedicine in recent years owing to their special physicochemical characteristics. These fascinating physicochemical properties alongside their diverse biomedical applications drive us to give a review of the present endeavors of interest in these 2D nanomaterials. In this review, the up-to-date research advances of the preparation, biocompatibility and biodegradation behaviors of 2D nanomaterials including transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), transition metal oxides (TMOs), black phosphorus (BP) nanosheets, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), 2D boron (B), boron nitride (BN), layered double hydroxides (LDHs), 2D nanoscale metals, and other kinds of 2D nanomaterials are introduced. The in vitro and in vivo bio-compatibility, including their degradation assessments from the aspects of a redox reaction, enzymes, pH, and the cell environment, etc., of the above categories of 2D nanomaterials are discussed in detail. Finally, the prospects and challenges of the development of 2D nanomaterials aiming for biomedical applications are summarized.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shige Wang
- College of Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 334 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
41
|
Zhou X, Sun H, Bai X. Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Dichalcogenides: Synthesis, Biomedical Applications and Biosafety Evaluation. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:236. [PMID: 32318550 PMCID: PMC7154136 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Recently, two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D TMDCs) have drawn certain attentions in many fields. The unique and diversified electronic structure and ultrathin sheet structure of 2D TMDCs offer opportunities for moving ahead of other 2D nanomaterials such as graphene and expanding the wide application of inorganic 2D nanomaterials in many fields. For a better understanding of 2D TMDCs, one needs to know methods for their synthesis and modification, as well as their potential applications and possible biological toxicity. Herein, we summarized the recent research progress of 2D TMDCs with particular focus on their biomedical applications and potential health risks. Firstly, two kinds of synthesis methods of 2D TMDCs, top-down and bottom-up, and methods for their surface functionalization are reviewed. Secondly, the applications of 2D TMDCs in the field of biomedicine, including drug loading, photothermal therapy, biological imaging and biosensor were summarized. After that, we presented the existing researches on biosafety evaluation of 2D TMDCs. At last, we discussed major research gap in current researches and challenges and coping strategies in future studies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaofei Zhou
- Faculty of Science and Technology, Bohai Campus, Hebei Agricultural University, Cangzhou, China
| | - Hainan Sun
- Shandong Vocational College of Light Industry, Zibo, China
| | - Xue Bai
- School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan, China
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
Li X, Ban Z, Yu F, Hao W, Hu X. Untargeted Metabolic Pathway Analysis as an Effective Strategy to Connect Various Nanoparticle Properties to Nanoparticle-Induced Ecotoxicity. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2020; 54:3395-3406. [PMID: 32097552 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b06096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Elucidation of the relationships between nanoparticle properties and ecotoxicity is a fundamental issue for environmental applications and risk assessment of nanoparticles. However, effective strategies to connect the various properties of nanoparticles with their ecotoxicity remain largely unavailable. Herein, an untargeted metabolic pathway analysis was employed to investigate the environmental risk posed by 10 typical nanoparticles (AgNPs, CuNPs, FeNPs, ZnONPs, SiO2NPs, TiO2NPs, GO, GOQDs, SWCNTs, and C60) to rice (a staple food for half of the world's population). Downregulation of carbohydrate metabolism and upregulation of amino acid metabolism were the two dominant metabolic effects induced by all tested nanoparticles. Partial least-squares regression analysis indicated that a zerovalent metal and high specific surface area positively contributed to the downregulation of carbohydrate metabolism, indicating strong abiotic stress. In contrast, the carbon type, the presence of a spherical or sheet shape, and the absence of oxygen functional groups in the nanoparticles positively contributed to the upregulation of amino acid metabolism, indicating adaptation to abiotic stress. Moreover, network relationships among five properties of nanoparticles were established for these metabolic pathways. The results of the present study will aid in the understanding and prediction of environmental risks and in the design of environmentally friendly nanoparticles.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaokang Li
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
| | - Zhan Ban
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
| | - Fubo Yu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
| | - Weidan Hao
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
| | - Xiangang Hu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
Gao J, Wang F, Jiang W, Han J, Wang P, Liu D, Zhou Z. Biodegradation of Chiral Flufiprole in Chlorella pyrenoidosa: Kinetics, Transformation Products, and Toxicity Evaluation. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:1966-1973. [PMID: 31986037 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b05860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Pesticide pollution of surface water represents a considerable risk for algae and thus affects the structure and stability of aquatic ecosystems. To investigate the risk of flufiprole to phytoplankton, the digestion and uptake of flufiprole as well as the toxic effects of flufiprole enantiomers and the six metabolites to Chlorella pyrenoidosa were investigated. Flufiprole enantiomers were mainly metabolized to flufiprole amide and detrifluoromethylsulfinyl flufiprole in culture medium, while various metabolites were formed in algae, notably the amide derivative and fipronil. Chlorella pyrenoidosa showed a strong absorption capacity for the flufiprole series. The EC50 values (96 h) indicated that fipronil was the most toxic compound, approximately 5 times as toxic as rac-flufiprole. R-flufiprole was more toxic than S-flufiprole. The contents of chlorophylls, malondialdehyde (MDA), reactive oxygen species (ROS), and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) were significantly altered by the chemicals in most cases, especially fipronil. Our results supported the potential detrimental effect of the metabolites of flufiprole on algae.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jing Gao
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry , China Agricultural University , No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road , Beijing 100193 , P.R. China
| | - Fang Wang
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry , China Agricultural University , No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road , Beijing 100193 , P.R. China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Emerging Organic Contaminants Control, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment , Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084 , P.R. China
| | - Wenqi Jiang
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry , China Agricultural University , No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road , Beijing 100193 , P.R. China
| | - Jiajun Han
- Department of Chemistry , University of Toronto , 80 St. George Street , Toronto M5S 3H6 , Ontario Canada
| | - Peng Wang
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry , China Agricultural University , No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road , Beijing 100193 , P.R. China
| | - Donghui Liu
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry , China Agricultural University , No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road , Beijing 100193 , P.R. China
| | - Zhiqiang Zhou
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry , China Agricultural University , No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road , Beijing 100193 , P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
44
|
Wu Q, Yao L, Zhao X, Zeng L, Li P, Yang X, Zhang L, Cai Z, Shi J, Qu G, Jiang G. Cellular Uptake of Few-Layered Black Phosphorus and the Toxicity to an Aquatic Unicellular Organism. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2020; 54:1583-1592. [PMID: 31825640 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b05424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
With the potential continuous application of mono- or few-layered black phosphorus (BP) in electronic, photonic, therapeutic, and environmental fields, the possible side effects of BP on aquatic organisms after release into natural water are of great concern. We investigated the potential toxicity of BP on the unicellular organism, Tetrahymena thermophila. After the exposure for 8 h at 10 μg/mL, the reproduction of T. thermophila significantly decreased by 46.3%. Severe cell membrane and cilium damage were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) upon treatment with BP. Based on bright-field microscopy and three-dimensional Raman imaging, we investigated the cellular uptake and translocation of BP within T. thermophila. It was observed that the engulfment of BP by T. thermophila was oral apparatus dependent, through which intracellular BP was then transported to the posterior end of T. thermophila by food vacuole packaging. Our study also revealed that BP induced the increase of intracellular reactive oxidant species and formed oxidative stress-dependent toxicity to T. thermophila. Our findings paved a way for better understanding the BP toxicityon aquatic organisms and its potential ecological risks.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qi Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology , Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100085 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100049 , China
| | - Linlin Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology , Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100085 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100049 , China
| | - Xingchen Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry , Hong Kong Baptist University , Hong Kong , China
| | - Li Zeng
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology , Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100085 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100049 , China
| | - Ping Li
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology , Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100085 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100049 , China
| | - Xiaoxi Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology , Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100085 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100049 , China
| | - Liu Zhang
- Institute of Environment and Health , Jianghan University , Wuhan , 430056 , China
| | - Zongwei Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry , Hong Kong Baptist University , Hong Kong , China
| | - Jianbo Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology , Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100085 , China
- Environment and Health, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hangzhou , 310000 , China
- Institute of Environment and Health , Jianghan University , Wuhan , 430056 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100049 , China
| | - Guangbo Qu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology , Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100085 , China
- Environment and Health, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hangzhou , 310000 , China
- Institute of Environment and Health , Jianghan University , Wuhan , 430056 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100049 , China
| | - Guibin Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology , Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100085 , China
- Environment and Health, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Hangzhou , 310000 , China
- Institute of Environment and Health , Jianghan University , Wuhan , 430056 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100049 , China
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
Yuan P, Zhou Q, Hu X. WS 2 Nanosheets at Noncytotoxic Concentrations Enhance the Cytotoxicity of Organic Pollutants by Disturbing the Plasma Membrane and Efflux Pumps. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2020; 54:1698-1709. [PMID: 31916439 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b05537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
Abstract
Emerging transition-metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) nanosheets, such as WS2 nanosheets, have shown tremendous potential for use in many fields such as intelligent manufacturing and environmental protection. However, considerable knowledge gaps still exist regarding the impact of TMDCs on environmental risks, especially risks involving organic pollutants. Here, a synergistic toxicity between WS2 nanosheets and organic pollutants (triclosan or tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate) was found using the median-effect and combination index equations. In particular, the effect of synergy had a higher magnitude at low cytotoxicity levels and a noncytotoxic concentration of WS2 nanosheets clearly enhanced the cytotoxicity and intracellular accumulation of organic pollutants. On the one hand, WS2 nanosheets damaged the plasma membrane and cytoskeleton, resulting in increased membrane permeability and organic pollutant uptake. On the other hand, as shown by fluorescence substrate accumulation experiments and molecular dynamics simulations, WS2 nanosheets affected the secondary structure of the efflux pumps and competitively bound with efflux pumps, blocking xenobiotic removal. This work emphasized that TMDCs, especially at the noncytotoxic level, in combination with organic pollutants caused damage that cannot be ignored, providing insight into comprehensive safety assessment and the specific toxicological mechanisms of TMDCs that accompany organic pollutant exposure.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Peng Yuan
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering , Nankai University , Tianjin 300350 , China
| | - Qixing Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering , Nankai University , Tianjin 300350 , China
| | - Xiangang Hu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering , Nankai University , Tianjin 300350 , China
| |
Collapse
|
46
|
Qu G, Xia T, Zhou W, Zhang X, Zhang H, Hu L, Shi J, Yu XF, Jiang G. Property-Activity Relationship of Black Phosphorus at the Nano-Bio Interface: From Molecules to Organisms. Chem Rev 2020; 120:2288-2346. [PMID: 31971371 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.9b00445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 142] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
As a novel member of the two-dimensional nanomaterial family, mono- or few-layer black phosphorus (BP) with direct bandgap and high charge carrier mobility is promising in many applications such as microelectronic devices, photoelectronic devices, energy technologies, and catalysis agents. Due to its benign elemental composition (phosphorus), large surface area, electronic/photonic performances, and chemical/biological activities, BP has also demonstrated a great potential in biomedical applications including biosensing, photothermal/photodynamic therapies, controlled drug releases, and antibacterial uses. The nature of the BP-bio interface is comprised of dynamic contacts between nanomaterials (NMs) and biological systems, where BP and the biological system interact. The physicochemical interactions at the nano-bio interface play a critical role in the biological effects of NMs. In this review, we discuss the interface in the context of BP as a nanomaterial and its unique physicochemical properties that may affect its biological effects. Herein, we comprehensively reviewed the recent studies on the interactions between BP and biomolecules, cells, and animals and summarized various cellular responses, inflammatory/immunological effects, as well as other biological outcomes of BP depending on its own physical properties, exposure routes, and biodistribution. In addition, we also discussed the environmental behaviors and potential risks on environmental organisms of BP. Based on accumulating knowledge on the BP-bio interfaces, this review also summarizes various safer-by-design strategies to change the physicochemical properties including chemical stability and nano-bio interactions, which are critical in tuning the biological behaviors of BP. The better understanding of the biological activity of BP at BP-bio interfaces and corresponding methods to overcome the challenges would promote its future exploration in terms of bringing this new nanomaterial to practical applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Guangbo Qu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences , Chinese Academy of Sciences 100085 , Beijing , P.R. China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Jianghan University , Wuhan 430056 , China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS , Hangzhou 310000 , China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
| | - Tian Xia
- Division of Nanomedicine, Department of Medicine , University of California Los Angeles California 90095 , United States
| | - Wenhua Zhou
- Materials Interfaces Center , Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shenzhen 518055 , P.R. China
| | - Xue Zhang
- Materials Interfaces Center , Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shenzhen 518055 , P.R. China
| | - Haiyan Zhang
- College of Environment , Zhejiang University of Technology , Hangzhou 310032 , China
| | - Ligang Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences , Chinese Academy of Sciences 100085 , Beijing , P.R. China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Jianghan University , Wuhan 430056 , China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS , Hangzhou 310000 , China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
| | - Jianbo Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences , Chinese Academy of Sciences 100085 , Beijing , P.R. China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Jianghan University , Wuhan 430056 , China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS , Hangzhou 310000 , China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
| | - Xue-Feng Yu
- Materials Interfaces Center , Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shenzhen 518055 , P.R. China
| | - Guibin Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences , Chinese Academy of Sciences 100085 , Beijing , P.R. China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Jianghan University , Wuhan 430056 , China.,Institute of Environment and Health , Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS , Hangzhou 310000 , China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
| |
Collapse
|
47
|
Xie M, Yang M, Sun X, Yang N, Deng T, Li Y, Shen H. WS2 nanosheets functionalized by biomimetic lipids with enhanced dispersibility for photothermal and chemo combination therapy. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:2331-2342. [DOI: 10.1039/c9tb01604j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
A WS2-lipid nanocarrier with enhanced stability and intratumoral accumulation was synthesized for photothermal-chemo combination therapy
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Meng Xie
- School of Pharmacy
- Jiangsu University
- China
| | - Mei Yang
- School of Pharmacy
- Jiangsu University
- China
| | - Xuan Sun
- School of Pharmacy
- Jiangsu University
- China
| | - Na Yang
- School of Pharmacy
- Jiangsu University
- China
| | | | - Yeping Li
- School of Pharmacy
- Jiangsu University
- China
| | - Haijun Shen
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Laboratory Science
- School of Medicine
- Jiangsu University
- China
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Tong Y, Feng A, Hou X, Zhou Q, Hu X. Nanoholes Regulate the Phytotoxicity of Single-Layer Molybdenum Disulfide. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2019; 53:13938-13948. [PMID: 31671268 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b04198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Single-layer molybdenum disulfide (SLMoS2) are applied as a hot 2D nanosheet in various fields involving water treatments. Both intentional design and environmental or biological processes induce many nanoholes in SLMoS2. However, the effects of nanoholes on the environmental stability and ecotoxicity of SLMoS2 remain largely unknown. The present work discovered that visible-light irradiation induced nanoholes (diameters, approximately 20 nm) in the plane of SLMoS2, with irregular edges and increased interplanar crystal spacing. The ratios of Mo to S in pristine and transformed SLMoS2 were 0.53 and 0.33, respectively. After 96 h exposure at concentrations from 0.1 to 1 mg/L, the above nanoholes promoted algal division, induced a stress-response hormesis, decreased the generation of •OH, and mitigated the cell shrinkage and wall rupture of Chlorella vulgaris induced by SLMoS2. In terms of stress response, the nanohole-bearing SLMoS2 induced fewer vacuoles and polyphosphate bodies of Chlorella vulgaris than the pristine form. Metabolomic analysis revealed that nanoholes perturbed the metabolisms of energy, carbohydrates, and fatty acids. This work proposes that nanoholes cause obvious effects on the environmental fate and ecotoxicity of SLMoS2 and that the environmental risks of engineered nanomaterials should be reevaluated using nanohole-bearing rather than pristine forms for testing.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuchen Tong
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering , Nankai University , Tianjin 300350 , P. R. China
| | - Anqi Feng
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering , Nankai University , Tianjin 300350 , P. R. China
| | - Xuan Hou
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering , Nankai University , Tianjin 300350 , P. R. China
| | - Qixing Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering , Nankai University , Tianjin 300350 , P. R. China
| | - Xiangang Hu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering , Nankai University , Tianjin 300350 , P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
Li X, Peng T, Mu L, Hu X. Phytotoxicity induced by engineered nanomaterials as explored by metabolomics: Perspectives and challenges. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 184:109602. [PMID: 31493589 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.109602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Given the wide applications of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in various fields, the ecotoxicology of ENMs has attracted much attention. The traditional plant physiological activity (e.g., reactive oxygen species and antioxidant enzymes) are limited in that they probe one specific process of nanotoxicity, which may result in the loss of understanding of other important biological reactions. Metabolites, which are downstream of gene and protein expression, are directly related to biological phenomena. Metabolomics is an easily performed and efficient tool for solving the aforementioned problems because it involves the comprehensive exploration of metabolic profiles. To understand the roles of metabolomics in phytotoxicity, the analytical methods for metabolomics should be organized and discussed. Moreover, the dominant metabolites and metabolic pathways are similar in different plants, which determines the universal applicability of metabolomics analysis. The analysis of regulated metabolism will globally and scientifically help determine the ecotoxicology that is induced by ENMs. In the past several years, great developments in nanotoxicology have been achieved using metabolomics. However, many knowledge gaps remain, such as the relationships between biological responses that are induced by ENMs and the regulation of metabolism (e.g., carbohydrate, energy, amino acid, lipid and secondary metabolism). The phytotoxicity that is induced by ENMs has been explored by metabolomics, which is still in its infancy. The detrimental and defence mechanisms of plants in their response to ENMs at the level of metabolomics also deserve much attention. In addition, owing to the regulation of metabolism in plants by ENMs affected by multiple factors, it is meaningful to uniformly identify the key influencing factor.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaokang Li
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
| | - Ting Peng
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
| | - Li Mu
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agro-environment and Safe-product, Key Laboratory for Environmental Factors Control of Agro-product Quality Safety (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Institute of Agro-environmental Protection, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China.
| | - Xiangang Hu
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
| |
Collapse
|
50
|
Szuplewska A, Rozmysłowska-Wojciechowska A, Poźniak S, Wojciechowski T, Birowska M, Popielski M, Chudy M, Ziemkowska W, Chlubny L, Moszczyńska D, Olszyna A, Majewski JA, Jastrzębska AM. Multilayered stable 2D nano-sheets of Ti 2NT x MXene: synthesis, characterization, and anticancer activity. J Nanobiotechnology 2019; 17:114. [PMID: 31711491 PMCID: PMC6844029 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-019-0545-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The biological activity of MXenes has been studied for several years because of their potential biomedical applications; however, investigations have so far been limited to 2D titanium carbides. Although monolayered Ti2NTx MXene has been expected to have biological activity, experimental studies revealed significant difficulties due to obstacles to its synthesis, its low stability and its susceptibility to oxidation and decomposition. RESULTS In this paper, we report our theoretical calculations showing the higher likelihood of forming multilayered Ti2NTx structures during the preparation process in comparison to single-layered structures. As a result of our experimental work, we successfully synthesized multilayered Ti2NTx MXene that was suitable for biological studies by the etching of the Ti2AlN MAX phase and further delamination. The biocompatibility of Ti2NTx MXene was evaluated in vitro towards human skin malignant melanoma cells, human immortalized keratinocytes, human breast cancer cells, and normal human mammary epithelial cells. Additionally, the potential mode of action of 2D Ti2NTx was investigated using reactive oxygen tests as well as SEM observations. Our results indicated that multilayered 2D sheets of Ti2NTx showed higher toxicity towards cancerous cell lines in comparison to normal ones. The decrease in cell viabilities was dose-dependent. The generation of reactive oxygen species as well as the internalization of the 2D sheets play a decisive role in the mechanisms of toxicity. CONCLUSIONS We have shown that 2D Ti2NTx in the form of multilayered nanoflakes exhibits fair stability and can be used for in vitro studies. These results show promise for its future applications in biotechnology and nanomedicine.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- A. Szuplewska
- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland
| | | | - S. Poźniak
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Wołoska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
| | - T. Wojciechowski
- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland
| | - M. Birowska
- Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 5, 00-092 Warsaw, Poland
| | - M. Popielski
- Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 5, 00-092 Warsaw, Poland
| | - M. Chudy
- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland
| | - W. Ziemkowska
- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland
| | - L. Chlubny
- Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
| | - D. Moszczyńska
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Wołoska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
| | - A. Olszyna
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Wołoska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
| | - J. A. Majewski
- Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 5, 00-092 Warsaw, Poland
| | - A. M. Jastrzębska
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Wołoska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
| |
Collapse
|