Microalgae-bacteria interaction in alginate beads prevents the negative effect of copper oxide nanoparticles on the growth and metabolism of Scenedesmus sp.

Toxicity of the mixture of nanoparticles to algae–bacteria consortia in OECD media

“…125). 19,32–38 Therefore, the chances of ZnO and CuO NPs entering into natural waters, streams, and wastewater are very high. 39 Corresponding metal ion toxicity of ZnO and CuO nanoparticles has already been characterized.…”