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Aggregation of silver nanoparticles in natural seawater

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The metal-based nanoparticles in seawater posed significant threats to marine ecosystems. This study investigated the aggregation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in natural seawater. Results demonstrated that the aggregation of Ag NPs decreased with the increase of TOC concentration, while increased with turbidity. Linear regression analysis revealed a statistically significant correlation between the concentration of TOC and the hydrodynamic diameter of Ag NPs (P < 0.05). The results provided critical insights into the transport and fate of AgNPs in marine environments.

Source: E3S Web of Conferences

DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/202562801012

Authors: Lianyu Dou, Zhiyong Yan, Chu Wang

Institution: Ocean University of China

Language: English

Topic: Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Life below water

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities