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Effects of Exposure to Semiconductor Nanoparticles on Aquatic Organisms
Joint Authors
Bouldin, Jennifer
Leigh, Kenton
Buchanan, Roger
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Medicine
Abstract EN
Because of their unique physical, optical, and mechanical properties, nanomaterials hold great promise in improving on a wide variety of current technologies.
Consequently, their use in research and consumer products is increasing rapidly, and contamination of the environment with various nanomaterials seems inevitable.
Because surface waters receive pollutants and contaminants from many sources including nanoparticles and act as reservoirs and conduits for many environmental contaminants, understanding the potential impacts of nanoparticles on the organisms within these environments is critical to evaluating their potential toxicity.
While there is much to be learned about interactions between nanomaterials and aquatic systems, there have been a number of recent reports of interactions of quantum dots (QDs) with aquatic environments and aquatic organisms.
This review is focused on providing a summary of recent work investigating the impacts of quantum dots on aquatic organisms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Leigh, Kenton& Bouldin, Jennifer& Buchanan, Roger. 2011. Effects of Exposure to Semiconductor Nanoparticles on Aquatic Organisms. Journal of Toxicology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Leigh, Kenton…[et al.]. Effects of Exposure to Semiconductor Nanoparticles on Aquatic Organisms. Journal of Toxicology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Leigh, Kenton& Bouldin, Jennifer& Buchanan, Roger. Effects of Exposure to Semiconductor Nanoparticles on Aquatic Organisms. Journal of Toxicology. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468951
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-468951