Toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles in the earthworm, Eisenia fetida and subcellular fractionation of Zn

Li, Lianzhen; Zhou, Dongmei; Peijnenburg, Willie J.G.M.; Gestel, Cornelis A.M. van; Jin, Sheng-Yang; Wang, Yujun; Wang, Peng

doi:10.1016/j.envint.2011.01.008

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“…Our studies found toxic effect of Zn nanoparticles on Eisenia fetida in various concentrations. The selected dosage of nanoparticles aligned with research results (Li et al, 2011).…”

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Impact of Zn Nanoparticles on Growth, Survival and Activity of Antioxidant Enzymes in Eisenia Fetida

Лебедев¹,

Yausheva²,

Galaktionova³

et al. 2015

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Biotesting of nanomaterials assumes greater significance and includes various biological models. The research objective is to study the influence of different concentrations of nanoparticles (NP) of Zinc (Zn) on propagation, survival and activity of antioxidatic enzymes of metal in Eisenia fetida in artificial soil (AS) and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC). Zn nanoparticles in size of 90.7±0.3 nМ, Z-potential 25±0,5мV have been used for the analysis. Artificial soil and microcrystalline cellulose were used as substrates for the study. Zn nanoparticles in high concentrations (from 500 to 1000 mg/kg) cause immobilization of 60% of earthworms within 24 hours. The highest accumulation of metal in earthworms and high mortality were registered at a concentration of 500 mg/kg in microcrystalline cellulose and at 1000 mg/kg in artificial soil.It was established that after the increase in concentration from 50 to 500 mg/kg the activity of GPx and SOD in two substrates increases. The highest activity occurs when Zn nanoparticles have concentration of 500 mg/kg. The activity of catalase in worms reduced at the exposition in MCC, but it increased after increasing dosage of Zn NPs in the artificial soil.The study demonstrates that Zn nanoparticles in dose of 500 mg/kg induced the highest toxical effect. It was proven by behavioral reactions, growth characteristics and indices of enzymatic activity in organism of redworm. Based on the obtained data, substrate from microcrystalline cellulose can be used as experimental.

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“…Our studies found toxic effect of Zn nanoparticles on Eisenia fetida in various concentrations. The selected dosage of nanoparticles aligned with research results (Li et al, 2011).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 95%

Impact of Zn Nanoparticles on Growth, Survival and Activity of Antioxidant Enzymes in Eisenia Fetida

Лебедев¹,

Yausheva²,

Galaktionova³

et al. 2015

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“…The highest intake rate correlates with the metal in solution, and it is associated to direct uptake by way of the skin. Direct uptake by way of the skin in worms inhabiting in ZnO-NP or ZnO bulk soil is of low importance (Li et al 2011). Consequently, in the absence of lethal effects, earthworms can incorporate Zn at a lower speed by oral ingestion, and thus they can achieve greater final NP content.…”

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“…Moreover, we assumed that the body earthworm concentrations measured in this study were bioavailable as a whole without taking into account the site or the route of toxic action. However, some investigators (Li et al 2011;Hooper et al 2011) found that the intracellular distribution of dissolved Zn and NP ZnO was different. This would partially explain the decreased effects found in the NP treatment despite the highest accumulation of this Zn species.…”

Section: Internal Earthworm Zn Concentration and Bioconcentrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Regarding organisms, more information is available about freshwater receptors compared with organisms that live in the soil (Kahru and Dubourguier 2010). In general, this information focuses on tests of acute toxicity (Tourinho et al 2012;Li et al 2011), thus leaving a gap (with some exceptions) in the knowledge about potential long-term effects (Kool et al 2011;Manzo et al 2011).…”

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Toxicity of ZnO Nanoparticles, ZnO Bulk, and ZnCl2 on Earthworms in a Spiked Natural Soil and Toxicological Effects of Leachates on Aquatic Organisms

García‐Gómez¹,

Babín²,

Obrador³

et al. 2014

Arch Environ Contam Toxicol

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The present study assessed the uptake and toxicity of ZnO nanoparticles (NPs), ZnO bulk, and ZnCl 2 salt in earthworms in spiked agricultural soils. In addition, the toxicity of aqueous extracts to Daphnia magna and Chlorella vulgaris was analyzed to determine the risk of these soils to the aquatic compartment. We then investigated the distribution of Zn in soil fractions to interpret the nature of toxicity. Neither mortality nor differences in earthworm body weight were observed compared with the control. The most sensitive end point was reproduction. ZnCl 2 was notably toxic in eliminating the production of cocoons. The effects induced by ZnO-NPs and bulk ZnO on fecundity were similar and lower than those of the salt. In contrast to ZnO bulk, ZnO-NPs adversely affected fertility. The internal concentrations of Zn in earthworms in the NP group were greater than those in the salt and bulk groups, although bioconcentration factors were consistently \1. No relationship was found between toxicity and internal Zn amounts in earthworms. The results from the sequential extraction of soil showed that ZnCl 2 displayed the highest availability compared with both ZnO. Zn distribution was consistent with the greatest toxicity showed by the salt but not with Zn body concentrations. The soil extracts from both ZnO-NPs and bulk ZnO did not show effects on aquatic organisms (Daphnia and algae) after short-term exposure. However, ZnCl 2 extracts (total and 0.45-lm filtered) were toxic to Daphnia.

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“…Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a major nanomaterial that has unique optical, catalytic, semiconducting, piezoelectric, and magnetic properties [1,2]. Because it has been widely produced and applied in industry, concern about its ecotoxicity is raising, as evidenced by the increasing number of publications in this topic, specially the ones dealing with aquatic toxicology.…”

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Does the Process for Production Nanoparticulate ZnO Play a Role in its Ecotoxicity?

Polonini¹,

Spain²

2018

Int. J. Green Technol.

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Abstract:The interaction between live organisms and nanosized particles has become a current focus in toxicology. The aims of the present work are: (i) to assess the zinc oxide (ZnO) toxicity and its mechanisms into the aquatic environment, using the green algae Chlorella vulgaris as biological indicator; (ii) to compare the ZnO behavior and toxic profile in synthetic (Bold's Basal) and natural (Seine River Water, SRW) culture media; and (iii) to address whether the obtaining route is an issue in ZnO particles toxicity or not. Responses such as growth inhibition, cell viability, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, adenosine-5-triphosphate (ATP) content and photosynthetic efficiency were evaluated. The main conclusions are: (i) nanoparticulate ZnO have an statistically significant toxic effect on C. vulgaris growth since the lower concentration tested (1ppm), that seems to be mediated by a induced oxidative stress (probably due to extensive release of Zn 2+ into the media); (ii) the ZnO behavior in synthetic and natural culture media were statistically similar, although the toxic effects were more pronounced in SRW; and (iii) the production process does not seem to be an issue in ZnO nanoparticles toxicity since all tested particles produced significant effects on microalgae growth

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Toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles in the earthworm, Eisenia fetida and subcellular fractionation of Zn

Cited by 116 publications

References 20 publications

Impact of Zn Nanoparticles on Growth, Survival and Activity of Antioxidant Enzymes in Eisenia Fetida

Impact of Zn Nanoparticles on Growth, Survival and Activity of Antioxidant Enzymes in Eisenia Fetida

Toxicity of ZnO Nanoparticles, ZnO Bulk, and ZnCl2 on Earthworms in a Spiked Natural Soil and Toxicological Effects of Leachates on Aquatic Organisms

Does the Process for Production Nanoparticulate ZnO Play a Role in its Ecotoxicity?

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