Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Biotechnology Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

University of Connecticut

Nanoparticles

Articles 1 - 1 of 1

Full-Text Articles in Biotechnology

Out Of Sight, But Not Out Of Mind: A Look At Nanoparticles In The Marine Environment, Evan Ward, John J. Doyle Jan 2012

Out Of Sight, But Not Out Of Mind: A Look At Nanoparticles In The Marine Environment, Evan Ward, John J. Doyle

Wrack Lines

Nanoparticles exist in many products used by humans, such as sunscreens. medications, cosmetics, paints and electronics. But what is the effect of these tiny particles on the ocean or estuarine environment when the sunscreen washes off? This article looks at that question and at shellfish in particular. Evan Ward and John Doyle are marine scientists at UConn.