Nanotechnology as a novel approach in combating microbes providing an alternative to antibiotics
The emergence of infectious diseases promises to be one of the leading mortality factors in
the healthcare sector. Although several drugs are available on the market, newly found …
the healthcare sector. Although several drugs are available on the market, newly found …
Nanoparticles in the environment: where do we come from, where do we go to?
M Bundschuh, J Filser, S Lüderwald, MS McKee… - Environmental Sciences …, 2018 - Springer
Nanoparticles serve various industrial and domestic purposes which is reflected in their
steadily increasing production volume. This economic success comes along with their …
steadily increasing production volume. This economic success comes along with their …
The role of nanotechnology in the fortification of plant nutrients and improvement of crop production
Nutrient deficiency in food crops is seriously affecting human health, especially those in the
rural areas, and nanotechnology may become the most sustainable approach to alleviating …
rural areas, and nanotechnology may become the most sustainable approach to alleviating …
Adsorption of organic micropollutants onto biochar: a review of relevant kinetics, mechanisms and equilibrium
As an alternative to activated carbon, biochar has been considered for removal of organic
micropollutants from water and wastewater via adsorption. This review elaborates on the …
micropollutants from water and wastewater via adsorption. This review elaborates on the …
Barriers, pathways and processes for uptake, translocation and accumulation of nanomaterials in plants–Critical review
F Schwab, G Zhai, M Kern, A Turner, JL Schnoor… - …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Uptake, transport and toxicity of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) into plant cells are
complex processes that are currently still not well understood. Parts of this problem are the …
complex processes that are currently still not well understood. Parts of this problem are the …
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 …
Nano-biochar: A novel solution for sustainable agriculture and environmental remediation
Currently, the applications of biochar (BC) in agricultural practices and for environmental
remediation purposes have demonstrated multifaceted advantages despite a few limitations …
remediation purposes have demonstrated multifaceted advantages despite a few limitations …
Carbon nanomaterials in agriculture: a critical review
There has been great interest in the use of carbon nano-materials (CNMs) in agriculture.
However, the existing literature reveals mixed effects from CNM exposure on plants, ranging …
However, the existing literature reveals mixed effects from CNM exposure on plants, ranging …
A review on nanomaterials for environmental remediation
This article gives an overview of the application of nanomaterials in environmental
remediation. In the area of environmental remediation, nanomaterials offer the potential for …
remediation. In the area of environmental remediation, nanomaterials offer the potential for …
Few-layered graphene oxide nanosheets as superior sorbents for heavy metal ion pollution management
Graphene has attracted multidisciplinary study because of its unique physicochemical
properties. Herein, few-layered graphene oxide nanosheets were synthesized from graphite …
properties. Herein, few-layered graphene oxide nanosheets were synthesized from graphite …