Toxicity Effects of Functionalized Quantum Dots, Gold and Polystyrene Nanoparticles on Target Aquatic Biological Models: A Review

Nano-based products are widespread in several sectors, including textiles, medical-products, cosmetics, paints and plastics. Nanosafety and safe-by-design are driving nanoparticle (NP) production and applications through NP functionalization (@NPs). Indeed, @NPs frequently present biological effects...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Libralato, Emilia Galdiero, Annarita Falanga, Rosa Carotenuto, Elisabetta de Alteriis, Marco Guida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/22/9/1439