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Journal Article 
Application of Nickel and Nanonickel in Terrestrial Environment 
Palkova, H; Sovova, T; Konickova, I; Koci, V; Bartunek, V; Sofer, Z 
2013 
1 
ChemickeĢ Listy
ISSN: 0009-2770
EISSN: 1213-7103 
CHEMICKE LISTY 
PRAGUE 6 
107 
11 
885-891 
WOS:000328730000010 
Nanomaterials have been extensively used almost in all sectors of human activities. We used powdery Ni, nanonickel as well as real samples containing Ni for testing and comparison. Toxicities of the first two forms of Ni were tested in three organisms - in worms (Enchytraeus crypticus), springtails (Folsomia candida) and lettuce seeds (Lactuca sativa). The main aim was a comparison of the impacts of the Ni metal in different forms and different particle composition and thus with different features. This study should decide to approach nanomaterials in the same way as their macroscopic equivalents or whether it is appropriate to pay more attention to these chemicals not only in ecotoxicology and environmental impacts.