The rapid development of nanotechnology will inevitably result in an increasing release of
engineered nanoparticles (NPs) to wastewaters. In this study we investigated the fate and
toxicity of ZnO NPs in aquatic plant mesocosms, as well as the potential for root
accumulation and root-to-shoot translocation of these Zn NPs in the wetland plant
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani exposed to ZnO NPs. The growth of S. tabernaemontani
in these hydroponic mesocosms was significantly inhibited by ZnO NPs (1000 mg L− 1) …

The rapid development of nanotechnology will inevitably result in an increasing release of
engineered nanoparticles (NPs) to wastewaters. In this study we investigated the fate and
toxicity of ZnO NPs in aquatic plant mesocosms, as well as the potential for root
accumulation and root-to-shoot translocation of these Zn NPs in the wetland plant
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani exposed to ZnO NPs. The growth of S. tabernaemontani
in these hydroponic mesocosms was significantly inhibited by ZnO NPs (1000 mg L-1) …