Comparative Toxicity of Nanoparticulate ZnO, Bulk ZnO, and ZnCl<sub>2</sub> to a Freshwater Microalga (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata): The Importance of Particle Solubility

M. Franklin, Natasha; J. Rogers, Nicola; C. Apte, Simon; E. Batley, Graeme; E. Gadd, Gerald; S. Casey, Philip

doi:10.1021/es071445r

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Comparative Toxicity of Nanoparticulate ZnO, Bulk ZnO, and ZnCl2 to a Freshwater Microalga (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata): The Importance of Particle Solubility

Published in Environmental Science & Technology • Nov 17, 2007

Authors:

Natasha M. Franklin

Nicola J. Rogers

Simon C. Apte

Abstract

Metal oxide nanoparticles are finding increasing application in various commercial products, leading to concerns for their environmental fate and potential toxicity. It is generally assumed that nanoparticles will persist as small particles in aquatic systems and that their bioavailability could be ...

Subject

Solubility

Dissolution

Nanoparticle

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