Single and Combined Embryotoxic Effects of Metal Oxide nanoparticles (Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3) and Zinc Oxide (ZnO)) on the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

Scientific African 2026 Open access

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Authors: Isioma Tongo, Nosakhare Osazee Erhunmwunse, Michael Ovbare Akharame, Osaro Charming Asemota, F O Omoregie, Ekene Victor Asoya, Timothy I. Agho, L. I. Ezemonye
DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2026.e03298
Cited by: 2
References: 42

Abstract

• Combined Al₂O₃+ZnO reduced hatching to 58% at 10 mg/L after 48 hpf. • Single treatments showed higher hatchability (Al₂O₃ 77%, ZnO 87%) than mixtures • Survival declined significantly from 24–48 hpf under combined exposure (p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications Aquaculture disease management and microbiota

Publication details

Journal / source
Scientific African
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
32
Pages
e03298–e03298
Publication date
9 March 2026
Language
EN