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Jeyavani J, Vaseeharan B. Combined toxic effects of environmental predominant microplastics and ZnO nanoparticles in freshwater snail Pomaceae paludosa. Environ Pollut 2023; 325:121427. [PMID: 36907240 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In the past few years, microplastics are one of the ubiquitous threatening pollutants in aquatic habitats. These persistent microplastics interact with other pollutants, especially nanoparticles were adherent on the surface, which causes potential hazards in the biota. In this study, the toxic effects of individual and combined (28 days) exposure with zinc oxide nanoparticles and polypropylene microplastics were assessed in freshwater snail Pomeacea paludosa. After the experiment, the toxic effect was evaluated by the estimation of vital biomarkers activities including antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione S-transferase (GST), oxidative stress in carbonyl protein (CP), lipid peroxidation (LPO), and digestive enzymes (esterase and alkaline phosphatase). Chronic exposure to pollutants in snails causes increased reactive oxygen species level (ROS) and generates free radicals in their body which leads to impairment and alterations of biochemical markers. Where alteration in acetylcholine esterase (AChE) activity and decreased digestive enzymes (esterase and alkaline phosphatase) activities were observed in both individual and combined exposed groups. Further, histology results revealed the reduction of haemocyte cells, the disintegration of blood vessels, digestive cells, calcium cells, and DNA damage was also detected in the treated animals. Overall, when compared to individual exposures, combined exposure of pollutants (zinc oxide nanoparticles and polypropylene microplastics) causes more serious harms including decline and increased antioxidant enzyme parameters, damage the protein and lipids by oxidative stress, increased neurotransmitter activity, decrease digestive enzyme activities in the freshwater snail. The outcome of this study concluded that polypropylene microplastics along with nanoparticles cause severe ecological threats and physio-chemical effects on the freshwater ecosystem.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jeyaraj Jeyavani
- Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6th Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630004, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health Lab, Department of Animal Health and Management, Science Campus 6th Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630004, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Elia AC, Magara G, Pastorino P, Zaccaroni A, Caldaroni B, Andreini R, Righetti M, Silvi M, Dörr AJM, Prearo M. Ecotoxicity in Hyriopsis bialatus of copper and zinc biocides used in metal-based antifouling paints. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2022; 29:18245-18258. [PMID: 34689271 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17069-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Biofouling is a costly burden for the shipping industry. Metal-based antifouling paints are widely used to protect submerged surfaces, but the release of metals from coatings and the recoating of hulls can leach large amounts of copper and zinc into aquatic environments, posing a risk for aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity. With this study, we studied the time-course metal accumulation and oxidative stress in the digestive gland and the gills of Hyriopsis bialatus, an Asian freshwater mussel, exposed to sublethal concentrations of cuprous chloride (50 and 5 µg/L) and zinc sulfate (1000 and 100 µg/L). Time-dependent accumulation was observed after exposure to copper, but zinc uptake was negligible. Integrated biomarker response (IBRv2) and statistical analysis of individual biomarker levels showed a greater biomarker response in the digestive gland and the gills after exposure to the higher concentration of CuCl and ZnSO4. Both compounds elicited a biochemical response, especially in the digestive gland. Glutathione peroxidase activity was increased after exposure to both metals at both concentrations, suggesting a powerful defense against lipid peroxidation. The biological impact of zinc was less than that of copper, suggesting mitigated ecological pressure.
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- Antonia Concetta Elia
- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- The Veterinary Medical Research Institute for Piedmont, Liguria and Aosta Valley, Torino, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Cesenatico, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Cesenatico, Italy
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- The Veterinary Medical Research Institute for Piedmont, Liguria and Aosta Valley, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Cesenatico, Italy
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- The Veterinary Medical Research Institute for Piedmont, Liguria and Aosta Valley, Torino, Italy
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Auclair J, Peyrot C, Wilkinson KJ, Gagné F. The Influence of Silver Nanoparticle Form on the Toxicity in Freshwater Mussels. Applied Sciences 2022; 12:1429. [DOI: 10.3390/app12031429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The contribution of the form of silver nanomaterials (nAg) towards toxicity in aquatic organisms is not well understood. The purpose of this study was to examine the toxicity of various structures (sphere, cube and prism) of nAg in Dreissena bugensis mussels. Mussels were exposed to increasing concentrations of polyvinyl-coated nAg of the same size for 96 h at 15 °C. They were then analyzed for biophysical changes in the cytoplasm (viscosity, protein aggregation and lipids), neuro-activity (fractal kinetics of acetylcholinesterase (AChE)), oxidative stress (labile zinc (Zn) and lipid peroxidation) and inflammation (arachidonate cyclooxygenase). Although some decreasing effects in protein aggregation were observed, viscosity was more strongly decreased in mussels exposed to spheric and prismatic nAg. The activity of AChE was significantly decreased in the following form-dependent manner: prismatic > cubic > spheric nAg. The fractal dimension of AChE reactions was reduced by all geometries of nAg, while dissolved Ag had no effects. For nanoparticles with the same coating and relative size, spheric nAg produced more significant changes towards the fractal dimension of AChE, while prismatic nAg increased both protein aggregation and viscosity, whereas cubic nAg decreased protein aggregation in the cytoplasm. It is concluded that the geometries of nanoparticles could influence toxicity in aquatic organisms.
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Girardello F, Leite CC, Touguinha LB, Roesch-Ely M, da Silva CKH, de Oliveira RM, Borges DLG, Villela IV, Fernandes AN, Salvador M, Henriques JAP. ZnO nanoparticles alter redox metabolism of Limnoperna fortunei. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2021; 28:69416-69425. [PMID: 34302239 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15257-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Nanoparticles such as zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NP) that are incorporated in consumer and industrial products have caused concern about their potential ecotoxicological impact when released into the environment. Bivalve mollusks are susceptible targets for nanoparticle toxicity since nanomaterials can enter the cells by endocytosis mechanisms. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of ZnO-NP on the redox metabolism in Limnoperna fortunei and the DNA damage after exposure to ZnO-NP. Adult bivalves were incubated with 1-, 10-, and 50-μg mL-1 ZnO-NP for 2, 4, and 24 h. Ionic Zn release, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant activity, oxidative damage, and DNA damage were evaluated. Oxidative damage to proteins and lipids were observed after 4-h exposure and returned to baseline levels after 24 h. Superoxide dismutase levels decreased after 4-h exposure and increased after 24 h. No significant alteration was observed in the catalase activity or even DNA double-strand cleavage. The dissociation of ZnO may occur after 24 h, releasing ionic zinc (Zn2+) by hydrolysis, which was confirmed by the increase in the ionic Zn concentration following 24-h exposure. In conclusion, ZnO-NP were able to induce oxidative stress in exposed golden mussels. The golden mussel can modulate its own antioxidant defenses in response to oxidative stress and seems to be able to hydrolyze the nanoparticles and consequently, release Zn2+ into the cellular compartment.
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- Francine Girardello
- Instituto de Biotecnologia, Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS), Rua Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, RS, 95070-560, Brazil.
- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9500, Porto Alegre, RS, 91501-970, Brazil.
- Departamento de Biofísica/Centro de Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves 9500, Campus do Vale Setor 4, Porto Alegre, RS, 91501-970, Brazil.
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- Instituto de Biotecnologia, Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS), Rua Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, RS, 95070-560, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biotecnologia, Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS), Rua Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, RS, 95070-560, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biotecnologia, Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS), Rua Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, RS, 95070-560, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9500, Porto Alegre, RS, 91501-970, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), AC Cidade Universitária, Florianópolis, SC, 88040970, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), AC Cidade Universitária, Florianópolis, SC, 88040970, Brazil
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- InnVitro Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Rua Mariante 180, Sala 902, Porto Alegre, RS, 90430-180, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9500, Porto Alegre, RS, 91501-970, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biotecnologia, Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS), Rua Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, RS, 95070-560, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biotecnologia, Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS), Rua Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, RS, 95070-560, Brazil
- Departamento de Biofísica/Centro de Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves 9500, Campus do Vale Setor 4, Porto Alegre, RS, 91501-970, Brazil
- InnVitro Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Rua Mariante 180, Sala 902, Porto Alegre, RS, 90430-180, Brazil
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Wu F, Sokolov EP, Dellwig O, Sokolova IM. Season-dependent effects of ZnO nanoparticles and elevated temperature on bioenergetics of the blue mussel Mytilus edulis. Chemosphere 2021; 263:127780. [PMID: 32814131 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Input of ZnO nanoparticles (nZnO) from multiple sources have raised concerns about the potential toxic effects on estuarine and coastal organisms. The toxicity of nZnO and its interaction with common abiotic stressors (such as elevated temperature) are not well understood in these organisms. Here, we examined the bioenergetics responses of the blue mussel Mytilus edulis exposed for 21 days to different concentrations of nZnO or dissolved zinc (Zn2+) (0, 10, 100 μg l-1) and two temperatures (ambient and 5 °C warmer) in winter and summer. Exposure to nZnO had little effect on the protein and lipid levels, but led to a significant depletion of carbohydrates and a decrease in the electron transport system (ETS) activity. Qualitatively similar but weaker effects were found for dissolved Zn. In winter mussels, elevated temperature (15 °C) led to elevated protein and lipid levels increasing the total energy content of the tissues. In contrast, elevated temperature (20 °C) resulted in a decrease in the lipid and carbohydrate levels and suppressed ETS in summer mussels. These data indicate that moderate warming in winter (but not in summer) might partially compensate for the bioenergetics stress caused by nZnO toxicity in M. edulis from temperate areas such as the Baltic Sea.
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- Fangli Wu
- Department of Marine Biology, Institute for Biological Sciences, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research, Leibniz ScienceCampus Phosphorus Research, Rostock, Warnemünde, Germany
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- Department of Marine Geology, Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Marine Biology, Institute for Biological Sciences, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany; Department of Maritime Systems, Interdisciplinary Faculty, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany.
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Musella M, Wathsala R, Tavella T, Rampelli S, Barone M, Palladino G, Biagi E, Brigidi P, Turroni S, Franzellitti S, Candela M. Tissue-scale microbiota of the Mediterranean mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) and its relationship with the environment. Sci Total Environ 2020; 717:137209. [PMID: 32084687 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In this study, we characterize the structural variation of the microbiota of Mytilus galloprovincialis at the tissue scale, also exploring the connection with the microbial ecosystem of the surrounding water. Mussels were sampled within a farm located in the North-Western Adriatic Sea and microbiota composition was analyzed in gills, hemolymph, digestive glands, stomach and foot by Next Generation Sequencing marker gene approach. Mussels showed a distinctive microbiota structure, with specific declinations at the tissue level. Indeed, each tissue is characterized by a distinct pattern of dominant families, reflecting a peculiar adaptation to the respective tissue niche. For instance, the microbiota of the digestive gland is characterized by Ruminococcaceae and Lachnospiraceae, being shaped to ferment complex polysaccharides of dietary origin into short-chain fatty acids, well matching the general asset of the animal gut microbiota. Conversely, the gill and hemolymph ecosystems are dominated by marine microorganisms with aerobic oxidative metabolism, consistent with the role played by these tissues as an interface with the external environment. Our findings highlight the putative importance of mussel microbiota for different aspects of host physiology, with ultimate repercussions on mussel health and productivity.
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- Margherita Musella
- HolobioME, Unit of Holobiont Microbiome and Microbiome Engineering, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology (FaBiT), University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Animal and Environmental Physiology Laboratory, Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences (BiGeA), University of Bologna, Via S. Alberto 163, 48123 Ravenna, Italy
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- HolobioME, Unit of Holobiont Microbiome and Microbiome Engineering, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology (FaBiT), University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- HolobioME, Unit of Holobiont Microbiome and Microbiome Engineering, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology (FaBiT), University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- HolobioME, Unit of Holobiont Microbiome and Microbiome Engineering, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology (FaBiT), University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- HolobioME, Unit of Holobiont Microbiome and Microbiome Engineering, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology (FaBiT), University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- HolobioME, Unit of Holobiont Microbiome and Microbiome Engineering, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology (FaBiT), University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- HolobioME, Unit of Holobiont Microbiome and Microbiome Engineering, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology (FaBiT), University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- HolobioME, Unit of Holobiont Microbiome and Microbiome Engineering, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology (FaBiT), University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Animal and Environmental Physiology Laboratory, Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences (BiGeA), University of Bologna, Via S. Alberto 163, 48123 Ravenna, Italy.
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- HolobioME, Unit of Holobiont Microbiome and Microbiome Engineering, Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology (FaBiT), University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
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Zhu Y, Liu X, Hu Y, Wang R, Chen M, Wu J, Wang Y, Kang S, Sun Y, Zhu M. Behavior, remediation effect and toxicity of nanomaterials in water environments. Environ Res 2019; 174:54-60. [PMID: 31029942 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2019.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Revised: 04/14/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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In recent years, nanotechnology has been developing continuously. Due to their advantageous huge specific surface areas, microinterface characteristics, remediation ability and potential environmental risks, nanomaterials have become a hot topic in the field of environmental research. With the mass production and use of nanomaterials, they will inevitably be discharged or leaked into the water environment. In this paper, we will describe some typical nanomaterials, such as nanoscale zero valent iron (nZVI), graphene nanomaterials (GNMs), TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs), ZnO NPs, Fe3O4 NPs, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), Ag NPs, and other nanomaterials in water environments, focusing on the positive and negative effects of some nanomaterials in water environments. The remediation function and the impact of nanomaterials in water environments, including behavior of nanomaterials and their toxicity to aquatic organisms will be discussed. This will be of great significance for our subsequent research on nanomaterials.
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- Yi Zhu
- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China.
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430080, PR China
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- School of Land Resources and Environment, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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