Advanced analytical methodologies for characterizing inorganic nanoparticles and assessing their impact on the aquaculture sector

  1. Suárez Oubiña, Cristian
Dirixida por:
  1. Antonio Moreda Piñeiro Director
  2. Pilar Bermejo Barrera Director

Universidade de defensa: Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

Fecha de defensa: 07 de xullo de 2023

Tribunal:
  1. Luis Gras García Presidente/a
  2. M. del Carmen Barciela Alonso Secretaria
  3. Alfina Grasso Vogal
Departamento:
  1. Departamento de Química Analítica, Nutrición e Bromatoloxía

Tipo: Tese

Resumo

Nanomaterials, mainly inorganic nanoparticles (NPs), have brought about a revolution at the scientific and industrial level due to their outstanding physicochemical properties. The widespread use of NPs has raised concerns about their potential impact into the environment and, consequently, the risk to humans. Toxicological studies are therefore required to assess the threats associated to these emerging pollutants. This doctoral thesis presents several nanometrological tools to face the challenge of improving the detection, characterization, and quantification of NPs in complex samples. The developed applications were focused on aquaculture products by assessing the potential effects from NPs on the cultured fish and shellfish species.