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Effects of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Derived from Consumer Products on the Marine Diatom Thalassiosira Pseudonana
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
  • Andrea Galletti, University of Miami
  • Seokju Seo, University of Miami
  • Sung Hee Joo, University of Miami
  • Chunming Su, United States Environmental Protection Agency
  • Patricia Blackwelder, University of Miami
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2016
Keywords
  • Nanoproducts,
  • Commercial TiO2,
  • Marine environments,
  • Toxicity,
  • Exposure,
  • Algae
Abstract

Increased manufacture of TiO2 nanoproducts has caused concern about the potential toxicity of these products to the environment and in public health. Identification and confirmation of the presence of TiO2 nanoparticles derived from consumer products as opposed to industrial TiO2NPs warrant examination in exploring the significance of their release and resultant impacts on the environment. To this end, we examined the significance of the release of these particles and their toxic effect on the marine diatom algae Thalassiosira pseudonana. Our results indicate that nano-TiO2 sunscreen and toothpaste exhibit more toxicity in comparison to industrial TiO2and inhibited the growth of the marine diatom T. pseudonana. This inhibition was proportional to the exposure time and concentrations of nano-TiO2. Our findings indicate a significant effect, and therefore, further research is warranted in evaluation and assessment of the toxicity of modified nano-TiO2 derived from consumer products and their physicochemical properties.

DOI
10.1007/s11356-016-7556-6
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©Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2016

Citation Information
Andrea Galletti, Seokju Seo, Sung Hee Joo, Chunming Su, et al.. "Effects of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Derived from Consumer Products on the Marine Diatom Thalassiosira Pseudonana" Environmental Science and Pollution Research Vol. 23 Iss. 20 (2016) p. 21113 - 21122 ISSN: 0944-1344
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/patricia-blackwelder/55/