Toxicity of various silver nanoparticles compared to silver ions in <it>Daphnia magna</it>
2012
Asghari Saba | Johari Seyed | Lee Ji | Kim Yong | Jeon Yong | Choi Hyun | Moon Min | Yu Il
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To better understand the potential ecotoxicological impacts of silver nanoparticles released into freshwater environments, the <it>Daphnia magna </it>48-hour immobilization test was used.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The toxicities of silver nitrate, two types of colloidal silver nanoparticles, and a suspension of silver nanoparticles were assessed and compared using standard OECD guidelines. Also, the swimming behavior and visible uptake of the nanoparticles by <it>Daphnia </it>were investigated and compared. The particle suspension and colloids used in the toxicity tests were well-characterized.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The results obtained from the exposure studies showed that the toxicity of all the silver species tested was dose and composition dependent. Plus, the silver nanoparticle powders subsequently suspended in the exposure water were much less toxic than the previously prepared silver nanoparticle colloids, whereas the colloidal silver nanoparticles and AgNO<sub>3 </sub>were almost similar in terms of mortality. The silver nanoparticles were ingested by the <it>Daphnia </it>and accumulated under the carapace, on the external body surface, and connected to the appendages. All the silver species in this study caused abnormal swimming by the <it>D. magna</it>.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>According to the present results, silver nanoparticles should be classified according to GHS (Globally Harmonized System of classification and labeling of chemicals) as "category acute 1" to <it>Daphnia </it>neonates, suggesting that the release of nanosilver into the environment should be carefully considered.</p>
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