Assessments of carbon nanotubes toxicities in zebrafish larvae using multiple physiological and molecular endpoints

Can bacteria and carbon-based nanomaterials revolutionize nanoremediation strategies for industrial effluents?

“…However, the potential toxicity of these nanocomposite systems to the food chain has raised considerable concerns. CBNs, such as non-functionalized CNTs and G, are toxic to aquatic and terrestrial animals and impact biodiversity and ecosystem functionality (Audira et al, 2024;Sandra de et al, 2024). Furthermore, the interaction between degrading bacteria and CBNs may lead to the formation of secondary metabolites or degradation intermediates, whose implications for organism health and food safety are not well characterized.…”

“…Furthermore, the interaction between degrading bacteria and CBNs may lead to the formation of secondary metabolites or degradation intermediates, whose implications for organism health and food safety are not well characterized. The bioaccumulation of these compounds in base trophic organisms, such as phytoplankton and zooplankton, can adversely affect not only these organisms but also secondary and tertiary consumers, highlighting the need for detailed environmental risk assessments for nanobioremediation systems (Mousa, Tulbure, and Fawaeer, 2023;Petersen et al, 2023;Audira et al, 2024;Sandra de et al, 2024).…”