Description
Nanomaterials in Plants, Algae and Microorganisms: Concepts and Controversies: Volume 2 not only covers all the new technologies used in the synthesis of nanoparticles, it also tests their response on plants, algae and micro-organisms in aquatic ecosystems. Unlike most works in the field, the book doesn't focus exclusively on the higher organisms. Instead, it explores the smaller life forms on which they feed. Topics include the impacts of plant development, how different nanoparticles are absorbed by biota, the impact different metals—including silver and rare earth metals—have on living organisms, and the effects nanoparticles have on aquatic ecosystems as a whole.As nanotechnology based products have become a trillion-dollar industry, there is a need to understand the implications to the health of our biota and ecosystems as the earth is increasingly inundated with these materials.- Covers the issues of nanoparticles on more simple organisms and their ecosystems- Draws upon global experts to help increase understanding of the interface mechanisms at the physiological, biochemical, molecular, and even genomic and proteomic level between ENPs and biological systems- Provides a critical assessment of the progress taking place on this topic- Sheds light on future research needs and scientific challenges that still exist in nanoparticle and living organism interactions
Table of Contents
1. Harmful phytotoxic characters of cobalt and zinc oxide nanoparticles in Algae2. Response of nanoparticles on aquatic ecosystem3. Nanoparticle and Algae Interactions: Oxidative termination, reactive oxygen species generation and synergistic toxic impacts4. Nanoparticles: Sources and Responses5. Response of nanoparticles on molecular mechanisms of aquatic plants and algae6. Ecotoxic effect of photocatalytic active nanoparticles on algae and aquatic plants7. Nanoparticles: Antifungal and Antimicrobial responses8. A comparative behavior of metals and oxide Nanoparticles on aquatic plants, microbes and algae9. Impact of nanoparticles on genomics of living organisms10. Physiology, Chemistry and Biochemistry of Nanoparticles11. Phytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles to aquatic plants, algae and microorganisms12. Zinc oxide nanoparticles' impact on aquatic plants, algae and microorganisms13. Do nanoparticles possess ecotoxicological risks to the aquatic environment?14. Availability, behavior and impact of nanoparticles in the environment15. Ecotoxicology of carbon-based engineered nanoparticles on plants and aquatic ecosystems16. Uptake and translocation of nanoparticles in wetland plants17. Relevance of wetland plants in the synthesis of nanoparticles18. Toxicity assessment of cerium oxide nanoparticles in wetland plants19. Behavior of nanoparticles on aquatic foods and vegetables20. Genotoxicity of silver nanoparticles in wetland plants and algae21. Changes in gene expression of algae and aquatic plants in response to nanoparticles and ions
