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Graphene-Based Nanomaterials in Soil: Ecotoxicity Assessment Using Enchytraeus crypticus Reduced Full Life Cycle

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Author(s):
Mendonca, Monique C. P. [1, 2] ; Rodrigues, Natalia P. [2] ; de Jesus, Marcelo B. [1] ; Amorim, Monica J. B. [2]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Inst Biol, Dept Biochem & Tissue Biol, BR-13083970 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Aveiro, Dept Biol, CESAM, P-3810193 Aveiro - Portugal
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: NANOMATERIALS; v. 9, n. 6 JUN 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

Graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs) possess unique physicochemical properties, allowing a wide range of applications in physical, chemical, and biomedical fields. Although GBNs are broadly used, information about their adverse effects on ecosystem health, especially in the terrestrial environment, is limited. Therefore, this study aims to assess the toxicity of two commonly used derivatives of GBNs, graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), in the soil invertebrate Enchytraeus crypticus using a reduced full life cycle test. At higher exposure concentrations, GO induced high mortality and severe impairment in the reproduction rate, while rGO showed little adverse effect up to 1000 mg/kg. Collectively, our body of results suggests that the degree of oxidation of GO correlates with their toxic effects on E. crypticus, which argues against generalization on GBNs ecotoxicity. Identifying the key factors affecting the toxicity of GBNs, including ecotoxicity, is urgent for the design of safe GBNs for commercial purposes. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/03002-7 - Internalization and intracellular trafficking of nanoparticles: biological activity and nanotoxicological profile
Grantee:Marcelo Bispo de Jesus
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants
FAPESP's process: 17/18867-1 - Toxicological assessment of nanomaterials in soil invertebrate species
Grantee:Monique Culturato Padilha Mendonça
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Post-doctor