Understanding the surface chemistry of long term environmentally transformed nanomaterials for regulatory assessment

Laura‐Jayne A. Ellis; Christian Njel; Andrew J. Chetwynd; Iseult Lynch

doi:10.1039/d6en00256k

January 1, 2026Environmental Science NanoOpen Access

Understanding the surface chemistry of long term environmentally transformed nanomaterials for regulatory assessment

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Key Points

This research investigates how environmental ageing affects the stability and transformation of nanomaterials.
Analyzed Ag and TiO2 nanomaterials in various environmental conditions.
Examined the impact of coating loss and alkalinity on transformation pathways.
Assessed the role of natural organic matter (NOM) on bioavailability and risk.
Ag and TiO2 nanomaterials showed significant differences in dispersion and stability over time.
Coating loss and alkalinity were pivotal in determining long-term environmental risk.
NOM significantly influenced the bioavailability of transformed nanomaterials.

Ask about this paper

Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.

Implication

Explores chemical stability and transformation in nanomaterials, suggesting implications for environmental risk assessments.

Abstract

Environmental ageing drives divergence between dispersion and chemical stability of Ag and TiO 2 nanomaterials, with coating loss, alkalinity and NOM controlling transformation pathways, bioavailability, and long-term environmental risk.

Discussion

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Cite This Study

Ellis et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a17dd313fad632b0f9d9f82 https://doi.org/10.1039/d6en00256k

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Understanding the surface chemistry of long term environmentally transformed nanomaterials for regulatory assessment

Key Points

Ask about this paper

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Understanding the surface chemistry of long term environmentally transformed nanomaterials for regulatory assessment

Key Points

Ask about this paper

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Keep reading

Keep reading