Effect of metals, metalloids and metallic nanoparticles on microalgae growth and industrial product biosynthesis: a review
Microalgae are a source of numerous compounds that can be used in many branches of
industry. Synthesis of such compounds in microalgal cells can be amplified under stress …
industry. Synthesis of such compounds in microalgal cells can be amplified under stress …
A “toolbox” for biological and chemical monitoring requirements for the European Union's Water Framework Directive
Until now, water quality monitoring has relied heavily on spot sampling followed by
instrumental analytical measurements to determine pollutant concentrations. Despite a …
instrumental analytical measurements to determine pollutant concentrations. Despite a …
Comparative toxicity of new halophenolic DBPs in chlorinated saline wastewater effluents against a marine alga: halophenolic DBPs are generally more toxic than …
Using seawater for toilet flushing effectively reduces the consumption of precious freshwater
resources, yet it introduces bromide and iodide ions into a wastewater treatment system …
resources, yet it introduces bromide and iodide ions into a wastewater treatment system …
Are the primary characteristics of polystyrene nanoplastics responsible for toxicity and ad/absorption in the marine diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum?
Nowadays, the occurrence of a large volume of plastic litter in oceanic and coastal zones
has increased concern about its impacts on marine organisms. The degradation of plastic …
has increased concern about its impacts on marine organisms. The degradation of plastic …
Sunscreen products as emerging pollutants to coastal waters
A growing awareness of the risks associated with skin exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation
over the past decades has led to increased use of sunscreen cosmetic products leading the …
over the past decades has led to increased use of sunscreen cosmetic products leading the …
Toxicity of silver and gold nanoparticles on marine microalgae
The increased use of nanomaterials in several novel industrial applications during the last
decade has led to a rise in concerns about the potential toxic effects of released engineered …
decade has led to a rise in concerns about the potential toxic effects of released engineered …
Sensitivity of marine microalgae to copper: the effect of biotic factors on copper adsorption and toxicity
Microalgae are sensitive indicators of environmental change and, as the basis of most
freshwater and marine ecosystems, are widely used in the assessment of risk and …
freshwater and marine ecosystems, are widely used in the assessment of risk and …
Cadmium biosorption and biomass production by two freshwater microalgae Scenedesmus acutus and Chlorella pyrenoidosa: An integrated approach
Cadmium (Cd) contamination in different water bodies is a matter of serious concern, as it
can cause biomagnification in our food chain up to several trophic levels. In this study, Cd …
can cause biomagnification in our food chain up to several trophic levels. In this study, Cd …
Toxicity and bioaccumulation of copper and lead in five marine microalgae
On five marine microalgae with the same biovolume quantity (Tetraselmis chuii,
Rhodomonas salina, Chaetoceros sp., Isochrysis galbana (T-iso) and Nannochloropsis …
Rhodomonas salina, Chaetoceros sp., Isochrysis galbana (T-iso) and Nannochloropsis …
Effect of initial cell density on the bioavailability and toxicity of copper in microalgal bioassays
Algal toxicity tests based on growth inhibition over 72 h have been extensively used to
assess the toxicity of contaminants in natural waters. However, these laboratory tests use …
assess the toxicity of contaminants in natural waters. However, these laboratory tests use …