Abstract:In this study, the ecotoxic effects of cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) on both gram positive Bacillus subtilis and gram negative Escherichia coli bacteria were investigated. CeO2 NPs were prepared in synthetic water solutions having different water contents (low, median and high ionic strength and conductivity, pH 5.5 and 6.5). Bacteria were exposed to CeO2 NP solutions in absence and presence of light conditions for 1 h. Different NP concentrations (10, 100, 500 and 1000 mg/L) were used, and environment… Show more
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