Environmental Impact of Fullerenes

Abstract

The sections in this article are Introduction Methods Used to Prepare Fullerene Suspensions Solubility of Fullerene Aqueous Suspensions of Fullerenes Toxicity of Aqueous Fullerene Suspensions as a Factor of the Dispersion Method Toxicological Data Relating to Fullerenes Toxicological Effects of C 60 on Fish Toxicological Effects of C 60 on Invertebrates Toxicological Effects of C 60 on Algae Toxicological Effects of C 60 on Bacteria and Soil Microbes Toxicological Effects of C 60 on Other Organisms Possible Emission Sources of C 60 The Environmental Fate of C 60 Fullerenes in the Environment Conclusion

Fullerene translocation through peroxidized lipid membranes

“…5 While their superior electron-acceptor abilities allow fullerenes to be used conveniently in electronic systems, 4 their antioxidant behavior, 6 high permeability, and biocompatibility make them particularly suitable for drug delivery and photodynamic therapy agents. 5,7 Still, there are a limited number of studies on the environmental risk analysis of fullerene nanoparticles, 8 and their biological effects present contradictory perspectives. 9 Therefore, the rapid growth of fullerene use has raised concerns about their potential adverse impact on health and the environment.…”

“…Still, there are a limited number of studies on the environmental risk analysis of fullerene nanoparticles, 8 and their biological effects present contradictory perspectives. 9 Therefore, the rapid growth of fullerene use has raised concerns about their potential adverse impact on health and the environment.…”