Nanotoxicological Assessment of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles on Colurella adriatica
Keywords:
Titanium dioxide, Nanoparticles, Colurella adriatica, Acute-toxicity, Lethal concentrationAbstract
This research aimed to investigate the potential toxicity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPS) to a freshwater planktonic rotifer, Colurella adriatica. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPS) have gained significant attention in various fields owing to their unique physicochemical properties. They constitute approximately 70% of the global pigment-manufacturing volume. The TiO2 crystal forms include anatase and rutile, with the former being more chemically reactive. According to previous studies, the higher the surface area of the nanoparticles, the more toxic they become. Colurella adriatica was selected as the test species and acute exposure toxicity testing was conducted in reconstituted water. Acute concentrations of TiO2 NPS were 0.01, 0.05, 0.10, 0.50, and 1.00 mg/l, with an LC50 of 0.0075 mg/l determined. Results from the acute toxicity test revealed a dose-dependent lethal effect of TiO2 NPs on Colurella adriatica, with mortality reaching 85.67% at 1.00 mg/L after 96 hours. This suggests that TiO2 NPs may disrupt freshwater ecosystems, warranting further investigation into their environmental impact. This paper recommends that future research should prioritize the development of strategies to prevent and/or mitigate the accumulation of TiO2 NPS in freshwater ecosystems and their impact on aquatic organisms, among others.
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