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http://dx.doi.org/10.9719/EEG.2015.48.3.261

Bioassessment of Heavy Metals, Nanoparticles, and Soils Contaminated with Metals using Various Bioassays  

Kong, In Chul (Department of Environmental Engineerting, Yeungnam University)
Shi, Yu Tal (Department of Environmental Engineerting, Yeungnam University)
Lee, Min Kyung (Department of Environmental Engineerting, Yeungnam University)
Kang, Il Mo (Mineral Resources Division, Korea Institute of Geoscience & Mineral Resources (KIGAM))
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Economic and Environmental Geology / v.48, no.3, 2015 , pp. 261-271 More about this Journal
Abstract
Toxicity results of metals, nanoparticles (NPs), and soils contaminated with metals were introduced on this review. Following methods were used: seed germination, bioluminescence, enzyme activity, and mutation. In general, different sensitivities were observed, depending on types of bioassays and pollutants. Among tested seeds, sensitivities of Lactucus and Raphanus were greater than others. Of single metal exposure, effect by As(III) was greater than others, and high revertant mutation ratio (5.1) was observed at 1 mg/L arsenite, indicating high mutagenicity. No general pattern was observed on the effect of metal mixture, but synergistic effect was observed with seeds. In case of soils, no correlation was observed between total metal contents and toxicity. Toxicity of NPs was observed as follows: CuO > ZnO > NiO > $TiO_2$, $Fe_2O_3$, $Co_3O_4$. Especially, no considerable effects were observed by $TiO_2$, $Fe_2O_3$, and $Co_3O_4$ under tested concentration (max. 1,000 mg/L). The evaluation results of interactive toxic effects using various bioassays may comprise a useful tool for the bioassessment of various environmental pollutants.
Keywords
bioassay; bioluminescence; mutation; seed germination;
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