Interactions of metal-based engineered nanoparticles with aquatic higher plants: A review of the state of current knowledge

• Published in: Environmental toxicology and chemistry Vol. 35; no. 7; pp. 1677 - 1694
• Main Authors: Thwala, Melusi, Klaine, Stephen J., Musee, Ndeke
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.07.2016
• Subjects: Adsorption; Aquatic environment; Aquatic Organisms - drug effects; Aquatic Organisms - metabolism; Aquatic plants; Bioaccessibility; Bioaccumulation; bioavailability; Ecotoxicology - methods; Engineered nanoparticles; environmental health; Health risks; Metal Nanoparticles - analysis; Metal Nanoparticles - chemistry; Metals; Nanoecotoxicology; Nanoparticles; Physicochemical properties; Plants - chemistry; Plants - drug effects; Plants - metabolism; risk; Toxicity; Translocation; Water Pollutants, Chemical - analysis; Water Pollutants, Chemical - chemistry; Water Pollutants, Chemical - metabolism; Water quality; Bioaccessibility; Bioaccumulation; Engineered nanoparticles; Nanoecotoxicology; Aquatic plants

The rising potential for the release of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) into aquatic environments requires evaluation of risks to protect ecological health. The present review examines knowledge pertaining to the interactions of metal‐based ENPs with aquatic higher plants, identifies information gap...