Effect of geosorbents on the antibacterial activity of nC60

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dc.contributor.advisorAlvarez, Pedro J.en_US
dc.creatorLi, Dongen_US
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-03T18:31:31Zen_US
dc.date.available2018-12-03T18:31:31Zen_US
dc.date.issued2008en_US
dc.description.abstractThe rapid development of nanotechnology calls for a timely assessment of the impact of manufactured nanoparticles on environmental settings. This study investigated the association between a C 60 water suspension (nC 60 ) and geosorbents, and their effects on the antibacterial activity of C 60 . The presence of geosorbents reduced the bioavailability of nC 60 and thus its antibacterial activity. Adsorption of humic acid onto nC 60 was also found to eliminate nC 60 toxicity, probably due to coating of nC 60 , which hinders its direct contact with bacteria. These findings indicate the toxicity of nC 60 is controlled by its bioavailability in natural soil settings.en_US
dc.format.extent36 ppen_US
dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS C.E. 2008 LIen_US
dc.identifier.citationLi, Dong. "Effect of geosorbents on the antibacterial activity of nC60." (2008) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/103574">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/103574</a>.en_US
dc.identifier.digital304509170en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/103574en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.en_US
dc.subjectEnvironmental engineeringen_US
dc.subjectApplied sciencesen_US
dc.titleEffect of geosorbents on the antibacterial activity of nC60en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.type.materialTexten_US
thesis.degree.departmentChemical and Biomolecular Engineeringen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineeringen_US
thesis.degree.grantorRice Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Scienceen_US
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