Nanoparticles Enhance Imaging of Intracellular Bioreduction of Chromate.

摘要

Chromium is an important metal that is both an essential human nutrient and has a use in a wide range of industrial applications. Where Chromium(III) (Cr(III)) is needed to process sugar, protein, and fat, the hexavalent form (Cr(VI)) is a known human carcinogen and a pervasive environmental contaminant. Cr(VI) is found in more than half of the sites on the National Priorities List, or Superfund sites, where it poses a significant threat to ground water quality.