Research Trends of Ecotoxicity of Nanoparticles in Soil Environment

• Published in: Toxicological research (Seoul) Vol. 26; no. 4; pp. 253 - 259
• Main Authors: Lee, W.M., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Kim, S.W., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Kwak, J.I., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Nam, S.H., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Shin, Y.J., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, An, Y.J., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore 한국독성학회 01.12.2010; Springer Singapore; The Korean Society of Toxicology
• Subjects: Biomedicine; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; FREE LIVING NEMATODES; IMPACT SUR L'ENVIRONNEMENT; IMPACTO AMBIENTAL; Nanoparticle/Nanomaterials; NEMATODE A VIE LIBRE; NEMATODOS NO PARASITOS; OLIGOCHAETA; Perspectives - Minireview; Pharmacology/Toxicology; PLANTE; PLANTS; TOXICIDAD; TOXICITE; TOXICITY; 예방의학; Earthworm; Plant; Nanoparticle/Nanomaterials; Soil nematode; Ecotoxicity
• ISSN: 1976-8257; 2234-2753
• DOI: 10.5487/TR.2010.26.4.253

We are consistently being exposed to nanomaterials in direct and/or indirect route as they are used in almost all the sectors in our life. Nations across the worlds are now trying to put global regulation policy on nanomaterials. Sometimes, they are reported to be more toxic than the corresponding ion and micromaterials. Therefore, safety research of nanoparticles has huge implications on a national economics. In this study, we evaluated and analyzed the research trend of ecotoxicity of nanoparticles in soil environment. Test species include terrestrial plants, earthworms, and soil nematode. Soil enzyme activities were also discussed. We found that the results of nanotoxicity studies were affected by many factors such as physicochemical properties, size, dispersion method and test medium of nanoparticle, which should be considered when conducting toxicity researches. In particular, more researches on the effect of physicochemical properties and fate of nanoparticles on toxicity effect should be conducted consistently.