Publications by authors named "Siros Shahsavari"
Metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs), such as TiO and CuO, are widely applied in an increasing number of products and applications, and therefore their release to the aquatic ecosystems is unavoidable. However, little is known about joint toxicity of different NPs on tissues of aquatic organisms, such as fish. This study was conducted to assess the uptake and depuration of Cu following exposure to CuO NPs in the presence of TiO NPs in the liver, intestine, muscle, and gill of common carp, Cyprinus carpio.
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- The study examined how exposure to titanium dioxide (TiO2) and copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles affects the gill, intestine, kidney, and liver tissues of carps (Cyprinus carpio) through histopathological analysis.
- Carps were divided into six groups and exposed to various concentrations of CuO and TiO2 nanoparticles, revealing that combined exposure led to more severe tissue damage compared to exposure to each nanoparticle alone.
- Behavioral changes in the carps, including hyperactivity and convulsions, were also more pronounced when both nanoparticles were present, indicating that TiO2 enhances the harmful effects of CuO nanoparticles.