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Pedro J. J. Alvarez
Researcher at Rice University
Publications - 416
Citations - 42141
Pedro J. J. Alvarez is an academic researcher from Rice University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Chemistry & Catalysis. The author has an hindex of 89, co-authored 378 publications receiving 34837 citations. Previous affiliations of Pedro J. J. Alvarez include University of Minnesota & University of Michigan.
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Nanomaterials in the environment: Behavior, fate, bioavailability, and effects
Stephen J. Klaine,Pedro J. J. Alvarez,Graeme E. Batley,Teresa F. Fernandes,Richard D. Handy,Delina Y. Lyon,Shaily Mahendra,Mike J. McLaughlin,Jamie R. Lead +8 more
TL;DR: This review critiques existing nanomaterial research in freshwater, marine, and soil environments and illustrates the paucity of existing research and demonstrates the need for additional research.
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Antimicrobial nanomaterials for water disinfection and microbial control: Potential applications and implications
Qilin Li,Shaily Mahendra,Delina Y. Lyon,Lena Brunet,Michael V. Liga,Dong Li,Pedro J. J. Alvarez +6 more
TL;DR: The antimicrobial mechanisms of several nanoparticles are reviewed, their merits, limitations and applicability for water disinfection and biofouling control are discussed, and research needs to utilize novel nanomaterials for water treatment applications are highlighted.
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Negligible Particle-Specific Antibacterial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles
TL;DR: This work suggests that AgNP morphological properties known to affect antimicrobial activity are indirect effectors that primarily influence Ag(+) release, and antibacterial activity could be controlled by modulating Ag(+ release, possibly through manipulation of oxygen availability, particle size, shape, and/or type of coating.
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Applications of nanotechnology in water and wastewater treatment
TL;DR: Recent development in nanotechnology for water and wastewater treatment is reviewed, covering candidate nanomaterials, properties and mechanisms that enable the applications, advantages and limitations as compared to existing processes, and barriers and research needs for commercialization.
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Comparative eco-toxicity of nanoscale TiO2, SiO2, and ZnO water suspensions.
TL;DR: The potential eco-toxicity of nanosized titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, and zinc oxide water suspensions was investigated using Gram-positive Bacillus subtilis and Gram-negative Escherichia coli as test organisms, with antibacterial activity increasing with particle concentration.