Mechanism of Nanomaterial-Induced Lipid Droplet Formation in Raphidocelis subcapitata is Mediated by Charge Properties
Emma McKeel, Hye‐In Kim, Su‐Ji Jeon, Britta McKinnon, Juan Pablo Giraldo, Rebecca D. Klaper
This study investigates how surface charge of carbon dots affects lipid droplet formation in Raphidocelis subcapitata, finding that positive charges increase lipid content while negative charges mimic nitrogen deprivation effects.
Frontiers in Plant Science · Oct 9, 2025Peer-reviewedPlant Biology