Roadmap of environmental health research on emerging contaminants: inspiration from the studies on engineered nanomaterials
Research on the environmental health of emerging contaminants is critical to understand
their risks before causing severe harm. However, the low environmental concentrations …
their risks before causing severe harm. However, the low environmental concentrations …
Advancements in plant and microbe-based synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and their antimicrobial activity against plant pathogens
A large number of metallic nanoparticles have been successfully synthesized by using
different plant extracts and microbes including bacteria, fungi viruses and microalgae. Some …
different plant extracts and microbes including bacteria, fungi viruses and microalgae. Some …
Brain damage and behavioural disorders in fish induced by plastic nanoparticles delivered through the food chain
K Mattsson, EV Johnson, A Malmendal, S Linse… - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
The tremendous increases in production of plastic materials has led to an accumulation of
plastic pollution worldwide. Many studies have addressed the physical effects of large-sized …
plastic pollution worldwide. Many studies have addressed the physical effects of large-sized …
Nanotechnology in the restoration of polluted soil
The advancements in nanoparticles (NPs) may be lighting the sustainable and eco-friendly
path to accelerate the removal of toxic compounds from contaminated soils. Many efforts …
path to accelerate the removal of toxic compounds from contaminated soils. Many efforts …
Accumulation and Embryotoxicity of Polystyrene Nanoparticles at Early Stage of Development of Sea Urchin Embryos Paracentrotus lividus
Nanoplastic debris, resulted from runoff and weathering breakdown of macro-and
microplastics, represents an emerging concern for marine ecosystems. The aim of the …
microplastics, represents an emerging concern for marine ecosystems. The aim of the …
Impact of nanoparticles on human and environment: review of toxicity factors, exposures, control strategies, and future prospects
Nanotechnology has revolutionized the world through introduction of a unique class of
materials and consumer products in many arenas. It has led to production of innovative …
materials and consumer products in many arenas. It has led to production of innovative …
Metal-based nanotoxicity and detoxification pathways in higher plants
The potential risks from metal-based nanoparticles (NPs) in the environment have increased
with the rapidly rising demand for and use of nanoenabled consumer products. Plant's …
with the rapidly rising demand for and use of nanoenabled consumer products. Plant's …
Fate and risks of nanomaterials in aquatic and terrestrial environments
Over the last decade, nanoparticles have been used more frequently in industrial
applications and in consumer and medical products, and these applications of nanoparticles …
applications and in consumer and medical products, and these applications of nanoparticles …
Titanium dioxide in our everyday life; is it safe?
Background. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is considered as an inert and safe material and has
been used in many applications for decades. However, with the development of …
been used in many applications for decades. However, with the development of …
Toxicity, uptake, and translocation of engineered nanomaterials in vascular plants
P Miralles, TL Church, AT Harris - Environmental science & …, 2012 - ACS Publications
To exploit the promised benefits of engineered nanomaterials, it is necessary to improve our
knowledge of their bioavailability and toxicity. The interactions between engineered …
knowledge of their bioavailability and toxicity. The interactions between engineered …