Assessing spinel zinc ferrite nanoparticles in aquatic ecosystems: Toxic threat or beneficial detoxifier for aquatic life?

IF 4.1 2区环境科学与生态学 Q1 MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY Aquatic Toxicology Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.aquatox.2024.107218

Selin Ertürk Gürkan , Mert Gürkan , Ece Büşra Yanik , Elif Kutlu , Volkan Saritunç , Berkay Güneş , Ezgi Can İbiş

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The effectiveness of magnetic nanoparticles in removing pollutants during water treatment is well established, but their introduction into aquatic ecosystems raises significant toxicity concerns. This study investigates the histological and physiological effects of zinc ferrite magnetic nanoparticles (ZnFe₂O₄₋MNPs) on the Mediterranean mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) and examines the impact of concurrent exposure to these nanoparticles and the insecticide thiomethoxam (TMX).

Mussels were exposed to nominal concentrations of ZnFe₂O₄₋MNPs (1, 10, 100 mg/L) both individually and with TMX. Physiological assessments included measuring antioxidant enzyme levels (superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione S-transferase) and oxidative stress markers (malondialdehyde). Results showed that ZnFe₂O₄₋MNPs increased antioxidant activity but also caused dose-dependent pathological changes. In contrast, combined exposure with TMX significantly (p < 0.05) reduced antioxidant defenses, indicated by lower superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels and higher malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations, suggesting oxidative stress and potential cellular damage.

These findings highlight the need for comprehensive toxicity assessments of nanoparticles in aquatic environments and advocate for their complete removal from water sources post-treatment. Further research is crucial to define the toxicity profiles of spinel ferrites to ensure their safe application in environmental remediation.

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Aquatic Toxicology 环境科学-毒理学

CiteScore

7.10

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4.40%

发文量

250

审稿时长

56 days

期刊介绍： Aquatic Toxicology publishes significant contributions that increase the understanding of the impact of harmful substances (including natural and synthetic chemicals) on aquatic organisms and ecosystems. Aquatic Toxicology considers both laboratory and field studies with a focus on marine/ freshwater environments. We strive to attract high quality original scientific papers, critical reviews and expert opinion papers in the following areas: Effects of harmful substances on molecular, cellular, sub-organismal, organismal, population, community, and ecosystem level; Toxic Mechanisms; Genetic disturbances, transgenerational effects, behavioral and adaptive responses; Impacts of harmful substances on structure, function of and services provided by aquatic ecosystems; Mixture toxicity assessment; Statistical approaches to predict exposure to and hazards of contaminants The journal also considers manuscripts in other areas, such as the development of innovative concepts, approaches, and methodologies, which promote the wider application of toxicological datasets to the protection of aquatic environments and inform ecological risk assessments and decision making by relevant authorities.