Protein corona-induced aggregation of differently sized nanoplastics: impacts of protein type and concentration
Xing Li, Erkai He, Bing Xia, Yang Liu, Peihua Zhang, Xinde Cao, Ling Zhao, Xiaoyun Xu, Hao Qiu
Abstract
The aggregation of two sizes of nanosized plastic particles in aquatic environments was different in the presence of proteins with various electrical characteristics and concentrations.
Topics & Concepts
Corona (planetary geology)Protein aggregationChemical engineeringChemistryBiophysicsEnvironmental chemistryMaterials scienceBiologyBiochemistryAstrobiologyEngineeringVenusMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniques