Toxicity of silver nanoparticles and silver nitrate on Nassarius reticulatus larvae

Production and utilization of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for various applications is growing rapidly, mainly due to their antibacterial activity. Their inclusion in many consumer products led to an increased release of AgNPs in the environment, especially in aquatic ecosystems. AgNPs reach both fr...

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Main Author: Khodaparast, Zahra (author)
Format: masterThesis
Language:eng
Published: 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10773/15327
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ria.ua.pt:10773/15327