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Original Article

Toxicity of silver nanoparticles and ionic silver: Comparison of adverse effects and potential toxicity mechanisms in the freshwater clam Sphaerium corneum

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Pages 677-685 | Received 02 Aug 2013, Accepted 19 Aug 2014, Published online: 30 Sep 2014

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