Title: Effects of C60 Fullerene nanoparticles on soil bacteria and protozoans. 
Resource Type: document --> technical publication --> journal article 
Country: Denmark 
Year: 2008 
Availability: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 27: 1895-1903. 
Author 1/Producer: Johansen, A. 
Other Authors/Producers: Pedersen, A.L., Jensen, K.A; Ulrich Karlson1, Bjarne M. Hansen, Janeck J. Scott-Fordsmand, and Anne Winding 
Author / Producer Type: University research group / research institute 
Article Weblink (=direct link): http://www.setacjournals.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract& ...  
EUGRIS Keyword(s): Contaminated land-->Contaminants-->Others
Diffuse pollution-->Contaminants-->Contaminants overview
Soil-->Processes
Soil-->Soil quality
 
Short description: Many microorganisms, including bacteria and protozoa, show little sensitivity to fullerene nanoparticles applied to soil samples. However, fast-growing bacteria decreased in number and the genetic diversity of bacteria and protozoa altered slightly. This could affect the bottom of the food chain, which may have long-term implications for the overall health of the soil ecosystem. 
Submitted By: Professor Paul Bardos WhoDoesWhat?      Last update: 16/10/2008

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