Nanośmieci, czyli zagrożenia związane z obecnością nanocząstek w środowisku – wpływ na wybrane organizmy żywe
Nanowaste, or risks associated with the presence of nanoparticles in the environment – effects on selected living organisms

Summary/Abstract: Nanoparticles are materials characterized by their tiny size (less than 100 nm, at least in one dimension), and distinctive optical, chemical, and electrical properties. Many metallic nanoparticles exhibit toxicity to pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi). Nowadays, these materials are widely used in catalyzing chemical reactions, cosmetics as antibacterial agents, and medicine as drug transporters. Due to the very small size of nanoparticles, they can easily get into the environment causing bioaccumulation in plants and living organisms. The paper presents the problem of toxicity and adverse effects of nanoparticles in the environment and their impact on plants and animals (vertebrates).

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