Honors Theses
Advisor
Kristen K. Comfort, Ph.D.
Department
Chemical and Materials Engineering
Publication Date
4-2017
Document Type
Honors Thesis
Abstract
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are utilized in many different applications, such as an antibacterial agents or as protective coating against ultraviolet light. However, these AgNPs are known to cause potentially harmful biological effects, including toxicity, induction of stress, and immune activation. In this study, the effects of AgNPs on a human lung cell model were examined within both a static and dynamic environment. Most NP-based research is carried out in static environments, but do not accurate reflect dynamic physiological conditions. Dynamic fluid movement was introduced to the cell culture through the use of a multi-channel peristaltic pump. To further characterize the influence of fluid movement, two different sized AgNPs were tested, 5 nm and 50 nm. The AgNPs were then introduced to the lung cells, under either static or dynamic conditions for a duration of 24-hours. Following this exposure, the cells underwent evaluation for NP deposition, cell viability, cell stress, and inflammatory responses. The results indicated that biological responses were dependent on the delivered NP dosage, which was substantially diminished in a dynamic environment.
Permission Statement
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Keywords
Undergraduate research
Disciplines
Chemical Engineering | Engineering | Materials Science and Engineering
eCommons Citation
Uhrig, Robert F., "The Impact of a Dynamic Environment on Deposition and Cellular Response to Silver Nanoparticles" (2017). Honors Theses. 123.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/uhp_theses/123
