Are TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles safe for photocatalysis in aqueous media?
Alexsandra Valério, Marisa P. Sárria, Laura Rodríguez‐Lorenzo, Dachamir Hotza, Begoña Espiña, Sergio Yesid Gómez González
Abstract
Herein TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles toxicological assessment under the application framework is shown, depicting the relation among photocatalysis, catalyst release, and the associated potential environmental hazards using zebrafish embryos.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisNanoparticleAqueous mediumCatalysisNanotechnologyAqueous solutionEnvironmental chemistryZebrafishChemistryMaterials scienceChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryEngineeringBiochemistryGeneNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsAdvanced Nanomaterials in CatalysisAquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity