Table 2 Comparison of surface and structural parameters of the nettle-derived CNS for the effect toxicity using P. subcapitata. EC25 (mg/L, with the 95% confidence intervals between parentheses) are indicated for comparative purposes.
Parameter | Stem CNS | Leaf CNS1:1 | Leaf CNS1:2 |
|---|---|---|---|
ID/IG | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.3 |
CNS average thickness | 36 nm | 32 nm | 27 nm |
Adsorption average pore width | 20.1 Å | 31.7 Å | 32.2 Å |
BJH adsorption average pore width | 70.8 Å | 98.7 Å | 111.2 Å |
EC25 | 14.6 (8.2 21.8) | 26.5 (16 46) | 12.3 (7.2 20.3) |