Abstract
In this study, the influence of the co-existence of TiO 2 nanoparticles on the speciation of arsenite [As(III)] was studied by observing its adsorption and valence changing. Moreover, the influence of TiO 2 nanoparticles on the bioavailability of As(III) was examined by bioaccumulation test using carp ( Cyprinus carpio). The results showed that TiO 2 nanoparticles have a significant adsorption capacity for As (III). Equilibrium was established within 30 min, with about 30% of the initial As (III) being adsorbed onto TiO 2 nanoparticles. Most of aqueous As (III) was oxidized to As(V) in the presence of TiO 2 nanoparticles under sunlight. The carp accumulated considerably more As in the presence of TiO 2 nanoparticles than in the absence of TiO 2 nanoparticles, and after 25-day exposure, As concentration in carp increased by 44%. Accumulation of As in viscera, gills and muscle of the carp was significantly enhanced by the presence of TiO 2 nanoparticles.
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