Combined effects of P25 TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles and disposable face mask leachate on microalgae <i>Scenedesmus obliquus</i>: analysing the effects of heavy metals
Soupam Das, Amitava Mukherjee
Abstract
Disposable surgical face masks extensively used during the COVID-19 outbreak would release microplastics into the aquatic environment and that in combination with TiO 2 nanoparticles may harm the aquatic biota.
Topics & Concepts
Scenedesmus obliquusEnvironmental chemistryLeachateMicroplasticsAlgaeScenedesmusToxicityChemistryEnvironmental scienceBotanyBiologyOrganic chemistryMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionHealthcare and Environmental Waste ManagementNanoparticles: synthesis and applications