Doctoral Dissertations

Xuesong Liu

Keywords and Phrases

Micro-plastic; Lead; Toxicity; Algae; C. dubia; Nano-TiO2; YTC; Two compartment model; Two compartment toxicodynamic model; Synergistic toxicity

Abstract

"The elevated toxicity of toxic metals in the presence of nanoparticles (NPs) has raised significant concerns on the NP environmental safety. This research focuses on the impact of environmental conditions, specifically algae, on this type of toxicity. An indicator aquatic organism, Ceriodaphnia dubia (C. dubia), was used to examine the combined toxicity and toxicity mitigation from algae by monitoring its 24-h mortality. Four papers are included in this research, which focus on four aspects of the combined toxicity and the corresponding algae (Raphidocelis) impact. The first paper examines the algae impact on the combined toxicity of lead (Pb) and nano-TiO2. The effect of algae was determined through Pb accumulation by, depuration from, and distribution within the C. dubia. The second paper develops a two-compartment kinetic model to quantify the iron (Fe) and Pb accumulation in C. dubia in the presence of nano-TiO2. The model was used to investigate the major uptake, depuration, and distribution pathways of Fe and Pb in C. dubia. The third paper presents a toxicokinetic-toxicodynamic (TK-TD) model that was used to develop fundamental understanding of the combined toxicity of Pb and nano-TiO2, more specifically, the role of nano-TiO2 in the combined toxicity. The fourth paper focuses on the algae impact on the combined toxicity of Pb and an emerging containment, microplastic (MP). The combined toxicity mechanisms and the effect of algae were investigated through Pb and MP interaction, Pb accumulation, and MP accumulation. This research provides a fundamental understanding on the role of algae, a natural food source for aquatic organisms, on the toxicity of NPs in the presence of other background toxins"--Abstract, page iv.

Advisor(s)

Wang, Jianmin

Committee Member(s)

Fitch, Mark W.
Mendoza, Cesar
Huang, Yue-Wern
Shi, Honglan

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Civil Engineering

Sponsor(s)

Missouri University of Science and Technology. Center for Research in Energy and Environment (CREE)

Publisher

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Publication Date

Spring 2020

Journal article titles appearing in thesis/dissertation

  • Algae (Raphidocelis) reduce combined toxicity of nano-TiO₂ and lead on C. dubia
  • Quantifying the effect of nano-TiO₂ on the toxicity of lead on C. dubia using a two compartment modeling approach
  • Combined toxicity or synergistic toxicity? Understanding the role of nano-TiO₂ on Pb toxicity through predictive modeling
  • Algae (Raphidocelis) mitigate combined toxicity of micro-plastic and lead on C. dubia

Pagination

xiv, 144 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographic references.

Rights

© 2020 Xuesong Liu, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 11682

Electronic OCLC #

1164718962

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