- Alumina nanomaterials
- Copper nanomaterials
- Gold nanomaterials
- Silica nanomaterials
- Zinc nanomaterials
- Other various nanoparticles & nanomaterials

Alumina nanomaterials

• Ema M, Kobayashi N, Naya M, Hanai S, Nakanishi J. (2010). Reproductive and developmental toxicity studies of manufactured nanomaterials. Reproductive Toxicology, 30(3):343-52. PMID: 20600821. Abstract.
• - NEW - Oberholster,P.J., Musee, N., Botha, A.M., Chelule, P.K., Focke, W. W. Ashton, P.J. (2011). Assessment of the effect of nanomaterials on sediment-dwelling invertebrate Chironomus tentans larvae. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety , 74(3): 416-423, doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2010.12.012. Abstract.
• Oesterling, E; Chopra, N; Gavalas, V. et al. (May 2008). Alumina nanoparticles induce expression of endothelial cell adhesion molecules. Toxicology Letters, 178 (3): 160-166.
• Yang, L et al. (2005). Particle surface characteristics may play an important role in phytotoxicity of Alumina nanoparticles. Toxicology Letters, 158: 122-132.
• Wagner, A.J., Bleckmann, C.A. et al. (June 2007). Cellular Interaction of Different Forms of Aluminum Nanoparticles in Rat Alveolar Macrophages. J. Phys. Chem. B, 111 (25), 7353 -7359. Abstract.

Copper nanomaterials

• Chen Z, Meng HA, Xing GM, Chen CY, Zhao YL, Jia GA, Wang TC, Yuan H, Ye C, Zhao F, Chai ZF, Zhu CF, Fang XH, Ma BC, Wan LJ. (May 2006). Acute toxicological effects of copper nanoparticles in vivo. Toxicology letters [0378-4274], 163(2): 109 -120. Article
• Griffitt, R.J., Weil, R., Hyndman, K.A. (2007). Exposure to Copper Nanoparticles Causes Gill Injury and Acute Lethality in Zebrafish (Danio rerio). Environ. Sci. Technol. Abstract
• Heinlaan, M., Ivask, A., et al. (2008). Toxicity of nanosized and bulk ZnO, CuO and TiO2 to bacteria Vibrio fischeri and crustaceans Daphnia magna and Thamnocephalus platyurus. Chemosphere, 71 (7): 1308-1316. Abstract
• Hoffmann, S.R., Shafer, M.M., Armstrong, D.E. (2007). Strong Colloidal and Dissolved Organic Ligands Binding Copper and Zinc in Rivers. Environ. Sci. Technol., 41 (20): 6996-7002. Abstract
• Kim KT, Klaine SJ, Lin S, Ke PC, Kim SD. (2010). Acute toxicity of a mixture of copper and single-walled carbon nanotubes to Daphnia magna. Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry, 29(1):122-6. PMID: 20821426. Abstract.
• Meng, H., Chen, Z., Xing, G.M. et al. (December 2007). Ultrahigh reactivity provokes nanotoxicity: Explanation of oral toxicity of nano-copper particles. Toxicology Letters, 175 (1-3): 102-110. Article
• Meng, H., Chen, Z., Xing, G.M. et al. (June 2007). Ultrahigh reactivity and grave nanotoxicity of copper nanoparticles. Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry, 272 (3): 595-598.
• Szymczak, W; Menzel, N; Keck, L. (May 2007). Emission of ultrafine copper particles by universal motors controlled by phase angle modulation. Journal of Aerosol Science, 38 (5): 520-531.
• VanWinkle, B. A., De Messy Bently, K. L., Malecki, J. M., Gunter, K. K., Evans, I. M., Elder, A., Finkelstein, J. N., Oberdorster, G., Gunter, T. E.(2009). Nanoparticle (NP) uptake by type I alveolar epithelial cells and their oxidant stress response.Nanotoxicology, 3(4): 307-318. Abstract

Gold nanomaterials

• Asharani, P. V., Lianwu, Y., Gong, Z., and Valiyaveettil, S. (2010). Comparison of the toxicity of silver, gold and platinum nanoparticles in developing zebrafish embryos Nanotoxicology , Online ahead of print. Abstract
• Ema M, Kobayashi N, Naya M, Hanai S, Nakanishi J. (2010). Reproductive and developmental toxicity studies of manufactured nanomaterials. Reproductive Toxicology, 30(3):343-52. PMID: 20600821. Abstract.
• Grigg, J., Tellabati, B., Rhead, S., Almeida G.M., Higgins, J. A., Bowman, K. J., Jones, G. D., Howes, P. B. (2009). DNA damage of macrophages at an air-tissue interface induced by metal nanoparticles. Nanotoxicology, 3(4): 348-354. Abstract
• Hutter E, Boridy S, Labrecque S, Lalancette-Hébert M, Kriz J, Winnik FM, Maysinger D. (2010). Microglial response to gold nanoparticles. ACS Nano, 4(5):2595-606. PMID: 20329742. Abstract.
• Jonathan D. Judy, Jason M. Unrine, and Paul M. Bertsch (2011). Evidence for Biomagnification of Gold Nanoparticles within a Terrestrial Food Chain. Environmental Science & Technology, 45 (2), pp 776–781, DOI: 10.1021/es103031a. Abstract.
• Khan, JA; Pillai, B; Das, TK et al. (July 2007). Molecular effects of uptake of gold nanoparticles in HeLa cells. Chembiochem., 8 (11): 1237-1240. Article.
• Lovern, SB; Owen, HA; Klaper, R. (March 2008). Electron microscopy of gold nanoparticle intake in the gut of Daphnia magna. Nanotoxicology, 2(1):43-48. Abstract.
• Panessa-Warren, B.J., Warren, J.B., et al. (2008). Human epithelial cell processing of carbon and gold nanoparticles. International Journal Of Nanotechnology, 5 (1): 55-91. Abstract
• Patra, H.K., Banerjee, S., Chaudhuri, U. (June 2007). Cell selective response to gold nanoparticles. Nanomedicine, 3 (2): 111-119.
• Ponti, J., Colognato, R., Frnachini, F., Gioia, S., Simonelli, F., Abbas, K., Uboldi, C., Kirkpatrick, J., Holzwatch, U., Rossi, F.(2009). A quantitative in vitro approach to study the intracellular fate of gold nanoparticles: from synthesis to cytotoxicity. Nanotoxicology, 3(4): 296 - 306. Abstract
• - NEW - Stelzer R, Hutz RJ.(2011). Gold nanoparticles enter rat ovarian granulosa cells and subcellular organelles, and alter in-vitro estrogen accumulation. Journal of Reproduction and Development, 55(6):685-90, PMID: 19789424..Abstract.
• - NEW - Sung JH, Ji JH, Park JD, Song MY, Song KS, Ryu HR, Yun JU, Jeon KS, Jeong J, Han BS, Chung YH, Chang HK, Lee JH, Kim DW, Kelman BJ, Yu IJ. (2011). Subchronic inhalation toxicity of gold nanoparticles. Particle & Fibre Toxicology, 14(8): 16, PMID: 21569586 .Abstract.
• VanWinkle, B. A., De Messy Bently, K. L., Malecki, J. M., Gunter, K. K., Evans, I. M., Elder, A., Finkelstein, J. N., Oberdorster, G., Gunter, T. E.(2009). Nanoparticle (NP) uptake by type I alveolar epithelial cells and their oxidant stress response.Nanotoxicology, 3(4): 307-318. Abstract
• Yu, L.E., Yung, L.L., Ong, C. et al. (September 2007). Translocation and effects of gold nanoparticles after inhalation exposure in rats. Nanotoxicology, 1(3): 235-242. Article

Silica nanomaterials

• Adams, L.K., Lyon, D.Y., and Alvarez, P.J.J. (November 2006). Comparative eco-toxicity of nanoscale TiO2, SiO2, and ZnO water suspensions. Water Research, 40(19): 3527-3532. Article.
• Cho, W.S., Choi, M., et al. (December 2007). Inflammatory mediators induced by intratracheal instillation of ultrafine amorphous silica particles. Toxicology Letters, 175 (1-3): 24-33.
• Gerloff, K., Albrecht, C., Boots, A. W., Foumlrster, I., Schins, R. P. F.(2009). Cytotoxicity and oxidative DNA damage by nanoparticles in human intestinal Caco-2 cells. Nanotoxicology, 3(4): 355-364. Abstract
• Di Pasqua, AJ; Sharma, KK; Shi, YL. et al. (July 2008). Cytotoxicity of mesoporous silica nanomaterials. Journal of inorganic biochemistry, 102(7): 1416-1423. Abstract.
• Jin, Y., Kannan, S., Wu,M. and Zhao, J.X. (2007). Toxicity of Luminescent Silica Nanoparticles to Living Cells. Chem. Res. Toxicol., Abstract
• Kaewamatawong, T. Shimada, A., Okajima, A. (January 2006). Acute and Subacute Pulmonary Toxicity of Low Dose of Ultrafine Colloidal Silica Particles in Mice after Intratracheal Instillation. Toxicologic Pathology, 34(7): 958-965. Article.
• Nabeshi, H., Yoshikawa, T., Matsuyama, K., Nakazato, Y., Matsuo, K., Arimori, A., Isobe, M., Tochigi, S., Kondoh, S., Hirai, T., Akase, T., Yamashita, T., Yamashita, K., Yoshida, T., Nagano, K., Abe, Y., Yoshioka, Y., Kamada, H., Imazawa, T., Itoh, N., Nakagawa, S., Mayumi, T., Tsunoda, S., Tsutsumi, Y. (2011). Systemic distribution, nuclear entry and cytotoxicity of amorphous nanosilica following topical application. Biomaterials, 32(11): 2713-2724. Abstract.
• - NEW - Oberholster,P.J., Musee, N., Botha, A.M., Chelule, P.K., Focke, W. W. Ashton, P.J. (2011). Assessment of the effect of nanomaterials on sediment-dwelling invertebrate Chironomus tentans larvae. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety , 74(3): 416-423, doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2010.12.012. Abstract.
• - NEW - Orr GA, Chrisler WB, Cassens KJ, Tan R, Tarasevich BJ, Markillie LM, Zangar RC, Thrall BD.(2011). Cellular recognition and trafficking of amorphous silica nanoparticles by macrophage scavenger receptor A. Nanotoxicology, 5:296-311, PMID: 20849212. Abstract.
• Pluskota, A., Horzowski, E., Bossiner, O., Mikecz, A. (2009). In Caenorhabditis elegans Nanoparticle-Bio-Interactions Become Transparent: Silica-Nanoparticles Induce Reproductive Senescence. PLoS ONE, 4(8): e6622. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0006622 Article.
• Qi, SJ; Yi, CQ; Chen, WW; Fong, CC; Lee, ST; Yang, MS. (July 2007). Effects of silicon nanowires on HepG2 cell adhesion and spreading. ChemBioChem, 8 (10): 1115-1118. Article
• Ruizendaal. L., Bhattacharjee, S., Pournazari, K., Rosso-Vasic, M., de Haan, L. H. J., Alink, G. M., Marcelis, T. M., Zuilhof, H. (2009). Synthesis and cytotoxicity of silicon nanoparticles with covalently attached organic monolayers, Pages 339 - 347. Nanotoxicology, 3(4): 339-347. Abstract
• Sohaebuddin, S. K., Thevenot, P. T., Baker, D., Eaton, J. W., Tang, L. (2010). Nanomaterial cytotoxicity is composition, size, and cell type dependent, article and Fibre Toxicology, 7(22), doi:10.1186/1743-8977-7-22. Article.
• Wallace, W.E., Keane, M.J., Murray, D.K., Chisholm, W.P., Maynard, A.D., and Ong, T.M. (January 2007). Phospholipid lung surfactant and nanoparticle surface toxicity: Lessons from diesel soots and silicate dusts. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9,1: 23-38. Abstract.
• - NEW - Meike Winter, Hans-Dietmar Beer, Veit Hornung, Ursula Krämer, Roel P. F. Schins, & Irmgard Förster. (2011). Activation of the inflammasome by amorphous silica and TiO2 nanoparticles in murine dendritic cells. Nanotoxicology,5(3): 326-340, (doi:10.3109/17435390.2010.506957. Abstract.
• Xu, Z., Wang, S. L. and Gao, H. W. (2010). Effects of nano-sized silicon dioxide on the structures and activities of three functional proteins Journal of Hazardous Materials
  , 180 (1-3): 375-383 Abstract
• Yi, C., Fong, C.C., Chen, W.W. et al. (July 2007). Inhibition of Biochemical Reactions by Silicon Nanowires through Modulating Enzyme Activities. Chembiochem., 8 (11): 1225-1229. Article.
• Wei C, Zhang Y, Guo J, Han B, Yang X, Yuan J. (2010). Effects of silica nanoparticles on growth and photosynthetic pigment contents of Scenedesmus obliquus. Journal of Environmental Science (China), 22(1):155-60. Abstract.

Zinc nanomaterials

• Adams, L.K., Lyon, D.Y., and Alvarez, P.J.J. (November 2006). Comparative eco-toxicity of nanoscale TiO2, SiO2, and ZnO water suspensions. Water Research, 40(19): 3527-3532. Article.
• Croteau, M. N., Dybowska, A. D., Luoma, S. N. & Valsami-Jones, E. (2011).A novel approach reveals that zinc oxide nanoparticles are bioavailable and toxic after dietary exposures. Nanotoxicology,
  5(1): 79-90, doi:10.3109/17435390.2010.501914 Abstract
• - NEW - Du, W., Sun, Y., Ji, R., Zhu, J., Wu, J., Guo, H. (2011). TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles negatively affect wheat growth and soil enzyme activities in agricultural soil Journal of Environmental Monitoring
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• - NEW - Fairbairn EA, Keller AA, Mädler L, Zhou D, Pokhrel S, Cherr GN. (2011). Metal oxide nanomaterials in seawater: Linking physicochemical characteristics with biological response in sea urchin development. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 192(3):1565-71, PMID: 21775060 Abstract.
• Franklin, N.M., Rogers, N.J., Apte, S.C. (2007). Comparative Toxicity of Nanoparticulate ZnO, Bulk ZnO, and ZnCl2 to a Freshwater Microalga (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata): The Importance of Particle Solubility. Environ. Sci. Technol. Abstract
• Gerloff, K., Albrecht, C., Boots, A. W., Foumlrster, I., Schins, R. P. F.(2009). Cytotoxicity and oxidative DNA damage by nanoparticles in human intestinal Caco-2 cells. Nanotoxicology, 3(4): 355-364. Abstract
• Heinlaan, M., Ivask, A., et al. (2008). Toxicity of nanosized and bulk ZnO, CuO and TiO2 to bacteria Vibrio fischeri and crustaceans Daphnia magna and Thamnocephalus platyurus. Chemosphere, 71 (7): 1308-1316. Abstract
• Hinther, A., VAwda, S., Skirrow, R. C., Veldhoen, N., Collins, P. Cullen, J. T., Van Aggelene, G., Helbing, C. C. (2010). Nanometals induce stress and alter thyroid hormone action in amphibia at or below North American water quality guidelines. Environmental Science & Technology, Article ASAP, DOI: 10.1021/es101902n. Abstract
• Kocbek, P., Teska?, K., Kreft, M. E., Kristl, J. (2010). Toxicological Aspects of Long-Term Treatment of Keratinocytes with ZnO and TiO2 Nanoparticles. Small, 6(17): 1908-1917, DOI: 10.1002/smll.201000032. Abstract
• Landsiedel R, Ma-Hock L, Kroll A, Hahn D, Schnekenburger J, Wiench K, Wohlleben W. (2010). Testing metal-oxide nanomaterials for human safety. Adv. Mater., 22(24):2601-27.PMID: 20512811 Abstract.
• - NEW - Li LZ, Zhou DM, Peijnenburg WJ, van Gestel CA, Jin SY, Wang YJ, Wang P. (2011). Toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles in the earthworm, Eisenia fetida and subcellular fractionation of Zn. Environment International, 37(6):1098-104, PMID: 21402408 Abstract.
• Moos, P.J., Chung, K., Woessner, D., Honeggar, M., Cutler, N.S. and Veranth, J. M. (2010). ZnO Particulate Matter Requires Cell Contact for Toxicity in Human Colon Cancer Cells Chemical Research in Toxicology , 23(4): 733-739. Abstract
• - NEW - Pujalté I, Passagne I, Brouillaud B, Tréguer M, Durand E, Ohayon-Courtès C, L'Azou B. (2011). Cytotoxicity and oxidative stress induced by different metallic nanoparticles on human kidney cells. Particle & Fibre Toxicology,
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• Wang, B., Feng, W. et al. (February 2008). Acute toxicological impact of nano- and submicro-scaled zinc oxide powder on healthy adult mice. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 10(2): 263-276. Article.
• Wang, B., Feng, W.Y., Wang, T.C. (February 2006). Acute toxicity of nano- and micro-scale zinc powder in healthy adult mice. Toxicology Letters, 161(2): 115-123. Article.
• - NEW - Zheng X, Wu R, Chen Y. (2011). Effects of ZnO nanoparticles on wastewater biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal. Environmental Science & Technology,45(7):2826-32, PMID: 21381661. Abstract.

Other various nanomaterials

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