Objective: Used SWCNTs and CHI to synthesis CHI/SWCNT-COOHs as nano-materials, and tested it’s cells toxicity.Methods: Raw single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) were treated by acid oxidation to form Carboxylic SWCNT-COOHs. The amino of low molecular weight chitosan (CHI) and the carboxyl of SWCNT-COOHs formed nano-materials CHI / SWCNT-COOHs. The characters CHI/SWCNT-COOHs were determinated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Raman spectroscopy.A549 cells were treated with carbon nanotubes, and used Trypan blue cell viability assay test; Single-cell colonies statistics after CNTs nutrient depletion one week; Morphology Structural of the red blood cell by TEM with CNTs treated. Results: CHI/ SWCNT-COOHs with good stability in water systems improved the survival rate of cells, reduced nutrient depletion, and no significant effect on red blood cell morphology. Conclusion: CHI/SWCNT-COOHs had a stability in water, a nano-features, and low cytotoxicity. |