Shape-Dependent Toxicity of Gold Nanoparticles in Microalgae: Distinct Cellular and Molecular Responses
Can Wang, Bhaskar Sharma, Ruonan Peng, Xin Yong, L.M. Santiago, Ke Du
This study shows that gold nanoparticle shape affects toxicity in algae, with nanostars causing more severe cellular and molecular damage than nanospheres.
bioRxiv · Dec 18, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology