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Shukla K, Mishra V, Singh J, Varshney V, Verma R, Srivastava S. Nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture: A double-edged sword. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:5675-5688. [PMID: 38285130 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Nanotechnology is a rapidly developing discipline that has the potential to transform the way we approach problems in a variety of fields, including agriculture. The use of nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture has gained popularity in recent years. It has various applications in agriculture, such as the development of nanoscale materials and devices to boost agricultural productivity, enhance food quality and safety, improve the efficiency of water and nutrient usage, and reduce environmental pollution. Nanotechnology has proven to be very beneficial in this field, particularly in the development of nanoscale delivery systems for agrochemicals such as pesticides, fertilizers, and growth regulators. These nanoscale delivery technologies offer various benefits over conventional delivery systems, including better penetration and distribution, enhanced efficacy, and lower environmental impact. Encapsulating agrochemicals in nanoscale particles enables direct delivery to the targeted site in the plant, thereby reducing waste and minimizing off-target effects. Plants are fundamental building blocks of all ecosystems and evaluating the interaction between nanoparticles (NPs) and plants is a crucial aspect of risk assessment. This critical review therefore aims to provide an overview of the latest advances regarding the positive and negative effects of nanotechnology in agriculture. It also explores potential future research directions focused on ensuring the safe utilization of NPs in this field, which could lead to sustainable development. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Kavita Shukla
- Plant Stress Biology Laboratory, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, India
- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Delaware Biotechnology Institute, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, India
- University of Cambridge, Sainsbury Laboratory (SLCU), Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Botany, Govt. Shaheed GendSingh College, Charama, Chattisgarh, India
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- Plant Stress Biology Laboratory, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Plant Stress Biology Laboratory, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Prokisch J, Nguyen DHH, Muthu A, Ferroudj A, Singh A, Agrawal S, Rajput VD, Ghazaryan K, El-Ramady H, Rai M. Carbon Nanodot-Microbe-Plant Nexus in Agroecosystem and Antimicrobial Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1249. [PMID: 39120354 PMCID: PMC11314255 DOI: 10.3390/nano14151249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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The intensive applications of nanomaterials in the agroecosystem led to the creation of several environmental problems. More efforts are needed to discover new insights in the nanomaterial-microbe-plant nexus. This relationship has several dimensions, which may include the transport of nanomaterials to different plant organs, the nanotoxicity to soil microbes and plants, and different possible regulations. This review focuses on the challenges and prospects of the nanomaterial-microbe-plant nexus under agroecosystem conditions. The previous nano-forms were selected in this study because of the rare, published articles on such nanomaterials. Under the study's nexus, more insights on the carbon nanodot-microbe-plant nexus were discussed along with the role of the new frontier in nano-tellurium-microbe nexus. Transport of nanomaterials to different plant organs under possible applications, and translocation of these nanoparticles besides their expected nanotoxicity to soil microbes will be also reported in the current study. Nanotoxicity to soil microbes and plants was investigated by taking account of morpho-physiological, molecular, and biochemical concerns. This study highlights the regulations of nanotoxicity with a focus on risk and challenges at the ecological level and their risks to human health, along with the scientific and organizational levels. This study opens many windows in such studies nexus which are needed in the near future.
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- József Prokisch
- Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, Institute of Animal Science, Biotechnology and Nature Conservation, University of Debrecen, 138 Böszörményi Street, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (D.H.H.N.); (A.M.); (A.F.); (M.R.)
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, Institute of Animal Science, Biotechnology and Nature Conservation, University of Debrecen, 138 Böszörményi Street, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (D.H.H.N.); (A.M.); (A.F.); (M.R.)
- Tay Nguyen Institute for Scientific Research, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Dalat 66000, Vietnam
- Doctoral School of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Debrecen, 138 Böszörményi Street, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, Institute of Animal Science, Biotechnology and Nature Conservation, University of Debrecen, 138 Böszörményi Street, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (D.H.H.N.); (A.M.); (A.F.); (M.R.)
- Doctoral School of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Debrecen, 138 Böszörményi Street, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, Institute of Animal Science, Biotechnology and Nature Conservation, University of Debrecen, 138 Böszörményi Street, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (D.H.H.N.); (A.M.); (A.F.); (M.R.)
- Doctoral School of Animal Husbandry, University of Debrecen, 138 Böszörményi Street, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Biology, Yerevan State University, Yerevan 0025, Armenia; (A.S.); (K.G.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Applied Science, Parul University, Vadodara 391760, Gujarat, India;
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov on Don 344006, Russia;
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- Faculty of Biology, Yerevan State University, Yerevan 0025, Armenia; (A.S.); (K.G.)
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, Institute of Animal Science, Biotechnology and Nature Conservation, University of Debrecen, 138 Böszörményi Street, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (D.H.H.N.); (A.M.); (A.F.); (M.R.)
- Soil and Water Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, Institute of Animal Science, Biotechnology and Nature Conservation, University of Debrecen, 138 Böszörményi Street, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (D.H.H.N.); (A.M.); (A.F.); (M.R.)
- Department of Biotechnology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444602, Maharashtra, India
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Annamalai J, Seetharaman B, Sellamuthu I. Nanomaterials in the environment and their pragmatic voyage at various trophic levels in an ecosystem. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 364:121307. [PMID: 38870799 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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In the development of nanotechnology, nanomaterials (NMs) have a huge credential in advancing the existing follow-ups of analytical and diagnosis techniques, drug designing, agricultural science, electronics, cosmetics, sports, textiles and water purification. However, NMs have also grasped attention of researchers onto their toxicity. In the present review, initially the development of notable NMs such as metal and metal-oxide nanoparticles (NPs), magnetic NPs, carbon-based NMs and quantum dots intended to be commercialized along with their applications are discussed. This is followed by the current scenario of NMs in the environment to widen the outlook on the concentration of NPs in the environmental compartments and the frequency of organism exposed to NPs at varied trophic levels. In order to understand the physiochemical and morphological significance of NPs in exhibiting toxicity, fate of NPs in the environment is briefly deliberated. This is further geared-up to glance in-sightedly on the organisms starting from primary producer to primary consumer, secondary consumer, tertiary consumer and decomposers encountering NPs in their habitual niche. The state of NPs to which organisms are exposed, mechanism of NP uptake and toxicity, anomalies faced at each trophic level, concentration of NPs that is liable to cause toxicity and, biotransfer of NPs to the next generation and trophic level are detailed. Finally, the future prospects on bioaccumulation and biomagnification of NP-based products are conversed. Thus, the review would be noteworthy in unveiling the significance of NPs in forthcoming years combined with threat towards each organism in an ecosystem.
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- Jayshree Annamalai
- Endocrine Disruption and Reproductive Toxicology (EDART) Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India.
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- Endocrine Disruption and Reproductive Toxicology (EDART) Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India.
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- Department of Genetic Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India.
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Vidya Balakrishnan PV, Gajski G, Chitra KC. The effects of iron oxide nanoparticles on antioxidant capacity and response to oxidative stress in Mozambique tilapia ( Oreochromis mossambicus, Peters 1852). Arh Hig Rada Toksikol 2024; 75:125-136. [PMID: 38963142 PMCID: PMC11223512 DOI: 10.2478/aiht-2024-75-3826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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Recent research has raised concern about the biocompatibility of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs), as they have been reported to induce oxidative stress and inflammatory responses, whilst prolonged exposure to high IONP concentrations may lead to cyto-/genotoxicity. Besides, there is concern about its environmental impact. The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of IONPs on the antioxidant defence system in freshwater fish Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus, Peters 1852). The fish were exposed to IONP concentration of 15 mg/L over 1, 3, 4, 15, 30, and 60 days and the findings compared to a control, unexposed group. In addition, we followed up the fish for 60 days after exposure had stopped to estimate the stability of oxidative stress induced by IONPs. Exposure affected the activity of antioxidant and marker enzymes and increased the levels of hydrogen peroxide and lipid peroxidation in the gill, liver, and brain tissues of the fish. Even after 60 days of depuration, adverse effects remained, indicating long-term nanotoxicity. Moreover, IONPs accumulated in the gill, liver, and brain tissues. Our findings underscore the potential health risks posed to non-target organisms in the environment, and it is imperative to establish appropriate guidelines for safe handling and disposal of IONPs to protect the aquatic environment.
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Division of Toxicology, Zagreb, Croatia
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- University of Calicut, Department of Zoology, Endocrinology and Toxicology Laboratory, Malappuram, India
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Zhang L, Cui Y, Xu J, Qian J, Yang X, Chen X, Zhang C, Gao P. Ecotoxicity and trophic transfer of metallic nanomaterials in aquatic ecosystems. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 924:171660. [PMID: 38490428 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Metallic nanomaterials (MNMs) possess unique properties that have led to their widespread application in fields such as electronics and medicine. However, concerns about their interactions with environmental factors and potential toxicity to aquatic life have emerged. There is growing evidence suggesting MNMs can have detrimental effects on aquatic ecosystems, and are potential for bioaccumulation and biomagnification in the food chain, posing risks to higher trophic levels and potentially humans. While many studies have focused on the general ecotoxicity of MNMs, fewer have delved into their trophic transfer within aquatic food chains. This review highlights the ecotoxicological effects of MNMs on aquatic systems via waterborne exposure or dietary exposure, emphasizing their accumulation and transformation across the food web. Biomagnification factor (BMF), the ratio of the contaminant concentration in predator to that in prey, was used to evaluate the biomagnification due to the complex nature of aquatic food chains. However, most current studies have BMF values of less than 1 indicating no biomagnification. Factors influencing MNM toxicity in aquatic environments include nanomaterial properties, ion variations, light, dissolved oxygen, and pH. The multifaceted interactions of these variables with MNM toxicity remain to be fully elucidated. We conclude with recommendations for future research directions to mitigate the adverse effects of MNMs in aquatic ecosystems and advocate for a cautious approach to the production and application of MNMs.
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- Lanlan Zhang
- School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, United States
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Bolan S, Sharma S, Mukherjee S, Zhou P, Mandal J, Srivastava P, Hou D, Edussuriya R, Vithanage M, Truong VK, Chapman J, Xu Q, Zhang T, Bandara P, Wijesekara H, Rinklebe J, Wang H, Siddique KHM, Kirkham MB, Bolan N. The distribution, fate, and environmental impacts of food additive nanomaterials in soil and aquatic ecosystems. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 916:170013. [PMID: 38242452 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Nanomaterials in the food industry are used as food additives, and the main function of these food additives is to improve food qualities including texture, flavor, color, consistency, preservation, and nutrient bioavailability. This review aims to provide an overview of the distribution, fate, and environmental and health impacts of food additive nanomaterials in soil and aquatic ecosystems. Some of the major nanomaterials in food additives include titanium dioxide, silver, gold, silicon dioxide, iron oxide, and zinc oxide. Ingestion of food products containing food additive nanomaterials via dietary intake is considered to be one of the major pathways of human exposure to nanomaterials. Food additive nanomaterials reach the terrestrial and aquatic environments directly through the disposal of food wastes in landfills and the application of food waste-derived soil amendments. A significant amount of ingested food additive nanomaterials (> 90 %) is excreted, and these nanomaterials are not efficiently removed in the wastewater system, thereby reaching the environment indirectly through the disposal of recycled water and sewage sludge in agricultural land. Food additive nanomaterials undergo various transformation and reaction processes, such as adsorption, aggregation-sedimentation, desorption, degradation, dissolution, and bio-mediated reactions in the environment. These processes significantly impact the transport and bioavailability of nanomaterials as well as their behaviour and fate in the environment. These nanomaterials are toxic to soil and aquatic organisms, and reach the food chain through plant uptake and animal transfer. The environmental and health risks of food additive nanomaterials can be overcome by eliminating their emission through recycled water and sewage sludge.
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- Shiv Bolan
- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia 6009, Australia; Healthy Environments And Lives (HEAL) National Research Network, Canberra, Australia
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- School of Biological & Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, India; School of Agriculture, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, India
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- School of Biological & Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, India; School of Agriculture, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, India
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- School of Science, Engineering & Environment, University of Salford, Manchester M5 4WT, UK
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- The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Environment, Urrbrae, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Ecosphere Resilience Research Center, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka
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- Ecosphere Resilience Research Center, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka
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- Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia 5042, Australia
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- University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Natural Resources, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528000, People's Republic of China
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- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia 6009, Australia
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- Department of Agronomy, Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States of America
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- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia 6009, Australia; Healthy Environments And Lives (HEAL) National Research Network, Canberra, Australia.
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Tran TK, Nguyen MK, Lin C, Hoang TD, Nguyen TC, Lone AM, Khedulkar AP, Gaballah MS, Singh J, Chung WJ, Nguyen DD. Review on fate, transport, toxicity and health risk of nanoparticles in natural ecosystems: Emerging challenges in the modern age and solutions toward a sustainable environment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169331. [PMID: 38103619 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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In today's era, nanoparticles (NPs) have become an integral part of human life, finding extensive applications in various fields of science, pharmacy, medicine, industry, electronics, and communication. The increasing popularity of NP usage worldwide is a testament to their tremendous potential. However, the widespread deployment of NPs unavoidably leads to their release into the environmental matrices, resulting in persistence in ecosystems and bioaccumulation in organisms. Understanding the environmental behavior of NPs poses a significant challenge due to their nanoscale size. Given the current environmental releases of NPs, known negative consequences, and the limited knowledge available for risk management, comprehending the toxicity of NPs in ecosystems is both awaiting and crucial. The present review aims to unravel the potential environmental influences of nano-scaled materials, and provides in-depth inferences of the current knowledge and understanding in this field. The review comprehensively summarizes the sources, fate, transport, toxicity, health risks, and remediation solutions associated with NP pollution in aquatic and soil ecosystems. Furthermore, it addresses the knowledge gaps and outlines further investigation priorities for the sustainable control of NP pollution in these environments. By gaining a holistic understanding of these aspects, we can work toward ensuring the responsible and sustainable use of NPs in today's fast-growing world.
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- Thien-Khanh Tran
- Advanced Applied Sciences Research Group, Dong Nai Technology University, Bien Hoa City 76100, Viet Nam; Faculty of Technology, Dong Nai Technology University, Bien Hoa City 76100, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Nong Lam University, Hamlet 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam; Ph.D. Program in Maritime Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan.
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- Ph.D. Program in Maritime Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan; Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, No. 1 Dai Co Viet, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam; Vietnam National University, Hanoi, VNU Town, Hoa Lac, Thach That District, Hanoi 155500, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Technology, Dong Nai Technology University, Bien Hoa City 76100, Viet Nam
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Science, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; School of Engineering and Technology, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, 140413, India
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- Department of Civil & Energy System Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon 16227, South Korea
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- Department of Civil & Energy System Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon 16227, South Korea; Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam.
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Taheri M. Advances in Nanohybrid Membranes for Dye Reduction: A Comprehensive Review. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2024; 8:2300052. [PMID: 38223886 PMCID: PMC10784202 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202300052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Separating valuable materials such as dyes from wastewater using membranes and returning them to the production line is a desirable environmental and economical procedure. However, sometimes, besides filtration, adsorption, and separation processes, pollutant destruction also can be suitable using photocatalytic membranes. The art of producing nanohybrid materials in contrast with nanocomposites encompasses nanomaterial synthesis as a new product with different properties from raw materials for nanohybrids versus the composition of nanomaterials for nanocomposites. According to the findings of this research, confirming proper synthesis of nanohybrid is one challenge that can be overcome by different analyses, other researchers' reports, and the theoretical assessment of physical or chemical reactions. The application of organic-inorganic nanomaterials and frameworks is another challenge that is discussed in the present work. According to the findings, Nanohybrid Membranes (NHMs) can achieve 100% decolorization, but cannot eliminate salts and dyes, although the removal efficiency is notable for some salts, especially divalent salts. Hydrophilicity, antifouling properties, flux, pressure, costs, usage frequency, and mechanical, chemical, and thermal stabilities of NHMs should be considered.
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- Mahsa Taheri
- Civil and Environmental Engineering DepartmentAmirkabir University of Technology (AUT)Hafez Ave.Tehran15875‐4413Iran
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Mohammadi F, Yousefi M. Characterizations and effects of pectin-coated nanoliposome loaded with Gijavash ( Froriepia subpinnata) extract on the physicochemical properties of cheese. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21564. [PMID: 38027869 PMCID: PMC10660039 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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In this study, pectin-coated nanoliposomes containing Gijavash extract were used to formulate cheese and evaluate its shelf life, physicochemical, and sensory aspects. The study used a central composite design with three independent variables to prepare the cheese. The results showed that the optimal particle size, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency, and DPPH radical antioxidant activity were 201.22 nm, -29.33 mV, 61.87%, and 57.54%, respectively. Adding nanoliposomes with varying extract amounts improved pH and lowered acidity in fortified cheeses. Moisture and lipolysis indices also improved after applying nanoliposomes. Sensory evaluation revealed that sensory acceptance was highest in the cheese with 15% extract. The study suggests that adding pectin-coated nanoliposomes containing Gijavash extract to cheese formulations may create novel products and improve their physicochemical properties.
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- Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, 11800, Malaysia
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Almurshedi AS, El-Masry TA, Selim H, El-Sheekh MM, Makhlof MEM, Aldosari BN, Alfagih IM, AlQuadeib BT, Almarshidy SS, El-Bouseary MM. New investigation of anti-inflammatory activity of Polycladia crinita and biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles: isolation and characterization. Microb Cell Fact 2023; 22:173. [PMID: 37670273 PMCID: PMC10478239 DOI: 10.1186/s12934-023-02168-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Marine macroalgae have gained interest recently, mostly due to their bioactive components. Polycladia crinita is an example of marine macroalgae from the Phaeophyceae class, also known as brown algae. They are characterized by a variety of bioactive compounds with valuable medical applications. The prevalence of such naturally active marine resources has made macroalgae-mediated manufacturing of nanoparticles an appealing strategy. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory features of an aqueous extract of Polycladia crinita and biosynthesized P. crinita selenium nanoparticles (PCSeNPs) via a carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model. The synthesized PCSeNPs were fully characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, FTIR, XRD, and EDX analyses. RESULTS FTIR analysis of Polycladia crinita extract showed several sharp absorption peaks at 3435.2, 1423.5, and 876.4 cm-1 which represent O-H, C=O and C=C groups. Moreover, the most frequent functional groups identified in P. crinita aqueous extract that are responsible for producing SeNPs are the -NH2-, -C=O-, and -SH- groups. The EDX spectrum analysis revealed that the high percentages of Se and O, 1.09 ± 0.13 and 36.62 ± 0.60%, respectively, confirmed the formation of SeNPs. The percentages of inhibition of the edema in pretreated groups with doses of 25 and 50 mg/kg, i.p., of PCSeNPs were 62.78% and 77.24%, respectively. Furthermore, the pretreated groups with 25, 50 mg/kg of P. crinita extract displayed a substantial decrease in the MDA levels (P < 0.00, 26.9%, and 51.68% decrease, respectively), indicating potent antioxidant effect. Additionally, the pretreated groups with PCSeNPs significantly suppressed the MDA levels (P < 0.00, 54.77%, and 65.08% decreases, respectively). The results of immune-histochemical staining revealed moderate COX-2 and Il-1β expressions with scores 2 and 1 in rats pre-treated with 25 and 50 mg/kg of free extract, respectively. Additionally, the rats pre-treated with different doses of PCSeNPs demonstrated weak COX-2 and Il-1β expressions with score 1 (25 mg/kg) and negative expression with score 0 (50 mg/kg). Both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects were dose-dependent. CONCLUSIONS These distinguishing features imply that this unique alga is a promising anti-inflammatory agent. Further studies are required to investigate its main active ingredients and possible side effects.
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- Alanood S Almurshedi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
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Haidri I, Shahid M, Hussain S, Shahzad T, Mahmood F, Hassan MU, Al-Khayri JM, Aldaej MI, Sattar MN, Rezk AAS, Almaghasla MI, Shehata WF. Efficacy of Biogenic Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Treating Wastewater for Sustainable Wheat Cultivation. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3058. [PMID: 37687305 PMCID: PMC10489834 DOI: 10.3390/plants12173058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Water scarcity due to overuse and growing water pollution has led to the need for upgrading of conventional methods of wastewater treatment. The biological synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) and their photocatalytic capacity to degrade contaminants offer a promising and environment-friendly approach to municipal wastewater treatment. This technique is advantageous due to its cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and reduction in toxic residual substances. In this study, microbial-synthesized ZnO-NPs were used for the treatment of municipal wastewater. The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of treated wastewater for wheat crop cultivation. Zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized from a pre-isolated bacterial strain, namely Shewanela sp., and characterized using UV-VIS, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analyses. The results showed that after the treatment of wastewater, the concentration of total dissolve solids (TDS), the chemical oxygen demand (COD), and sulfate and phosphate levels decreased by 76.5%, 57.1%, 81.1%, and 67.4%, respectively. However, the application of treated wastewater increased chlorophyll, carotenoids, and antioxidants by 45%, 40.8%, and 10.5 to 30.6%, respectively. Further, the application of treated wastewater also significantly decreased oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and malondialdehyde (MDA) by 8.1% and 30.1%, respectively. In conclusion, biosynthesized ZnO-NPs could be an important choice to treat municipal wastewater and to improve wheat productivity.
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- Irfan Haidri
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan; (I.H.); (S.H.); (T.S.)
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- Department of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan;
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan; (I.H.); (S.H.); (T.S.)
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan; (I.H.); (S.H.); (T.S.)
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan; (I.H.); (S.H.); (T.S.)
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- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China;
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia; (M.I.A.); (A.A.-S.R.); (W.F.S.)
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia; (M.I.A.); (A.A.-S.R.); (W.F.S.)
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- Central Laboratories, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 420, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia; (M.I.A.); (A.A.-S.R.); (W.F.S.)
- Department of Virus and Phytoplasma, Plant Pathology Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza 12619, Egypt
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- Department of Arid Land Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia;
- Plant Pests, and Diseases Unit, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia; (M.I.A.); (A.A.-S.R.); (W.F.S.)
- Plant Production Department, College of Environmental Agricultural Sciences, Arish University, North Sinai P.O. Box 45511, Egypt
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Vishwakarma V, Ogunkunle CO, Rufai AB, Okunlola GO, Olatunji OA, Jimoh MA. Nanoengineered particles for sustainable crop production: potentials and challenges. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:163. [PMID: 37159590 PMCID: PMC10163185 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03588-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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Nanoengineered nanoparticles have a significant impact on the morphological, physiology, biochemical, cytogenetic, and reproductive yields of agricultural crops. Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles like Ag, Au, Cu, Zn, Ti, Mg, Mn, Fe, Mo, etc. and ZnO, TiO2, CuO, SiO2, MgO, MnO, Fe2O3 or Fe3O4, etc. that found entry into agricultural land, alter the morphological, biochemical and physiological system of crop plants. And the impacts on these parameters vary based on the type of crop and nanoparticles, doses of nanoparticles and its exposure situation or duration, etc. These nanoparticles have application in agriculture as nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, nanoremediator, nanobiosensor, nanoformulation, phytostress-mediator, etc. The challenges of engineered metal and metal oxide nanoparticles pertaining to soil pollution, phytotoxicity, and safety issue for food chains (human and animal safety) need to be understood in detail. This review provides a general overview of the applications of nanoparticles, their potentials and challenges in agriculture for sustainable crop production.
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- Vinita Vishwakarma
- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, 203201 India
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- Environmental Botany Unit, Department of Plant Biology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, 240003 Nigeria
- Department of Plant Biology, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria
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Klekotka U, Rogacz D, Szymanek I, Malejko J, Rychter P, Kalska-Szostko B. Ecotoxicological assessment of magnetite and magnetite/Ag nanoparticles on terrestrial and aquatic biota from different trophic levels. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136207. [PMID: 36116620 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The aim of the study is an ecotoxicological assessment of magnetite iron oxide-based nanoparticles (NPs), which have risen in popularity in the last decade, on selected terrestrial and aquatic organisms from various levels of the food chain. In the presented study various organisms, from both the terrestrial and aquatic environment, were used as targets for the assessment of NPs ecotoxicity. Plants (radish, oat), marine bacteria (A. fischeri) and crustacean (H. incongruens) were used to represent producers, decomposers, and consumers, respectively. It was found that examined NPs were harmful (to a different degree) to biota from three different trophic levels. Physicochemical characterization (size/morphology, crystallinity, composition, and magnetic properties) of the tested nanoparticles was performed by: transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and Mossbauer spectroscopy, respectively. Phytotoxicity was evaluated according to the OECD 208 Guideline, while acute and chronic toxicity of NPs was conducted using bioassays employing bacteria and crustacea, respectively. The phytotoxicity of all investigated iron oxide-based NPs was dependent on concentration and type of NPs formulation and was measured via biomass, seed germination, root length, shoot height, and content of plant pigments. Increasing the concentration of NPs increased phytotoxicity and mortality of aquatic organisms. Ecotoxicity of iron oxide/silver was dependent on the size and content of silver. Iron oxide NPs coated with nanosilver in a percentage ratio of 69/31 were found to be the most toxic on tested terrestrial and aquatic biota.
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- Urszula Klekotka
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bialystok, Ciolkowskiego 1K, 15-245, Bialystok Poland
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, 13/15 Armii Krajowej Av., 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, 13/15 Armii Krajowej Av., 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bialystok, Ciolkowskiego 1K, 15-245, Bialystok Poland
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, 13/15 Armii Krajowej Av., 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bialystok, Ciolkowskiego 1K, 15-245, Bialystok Poland.
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Babaei M, Tayemeh MB, Jo MS, Yu IJ, Johari SA. Trophic transfer and toxicity of silver nanoparticles along a phytoplankton-zooplankton-fish food chain. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 842:156807. [PMID: 35750161 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study evaluated the bioconcentration metrics, organ-specific distribution, and trophic consequences of silver nanoparticles along a Dunaliella salina-Artemia salina-Poecilia reticulata food chain. To this end, accumulation, tissue-specific distribution, bioconcentration and biomagnification factors, and trophic toxicity of AgNPs were quantitatively investigated along di- and tri-trophic food chains. Overall, silver accumulation increased markedly in intestine and liver tissues, carcass, and embryos of guppy fish with rising exposure concentrations and reducing trophic levels. Following trophic and waterborne exposure, AgNPs illustrated a regular tendency in following order: intestine > liver > embryos > carcass. BCF displayed values of 826, 131, and ≈ 1000 for microalgae, brine shrimp, and guppy fish, respectively. Moreover, BMF showed values <1.00 for 48-h post-hatched nauplii and guppy fish received AgNPs-exposed phytoplankton, yet >1.00 for the liver and whole body of guppy fish treated with AgNPs-exposed nauplii through algae and water, indicating that AgNPs could be biomagnified from the second to third trophic level, but not from the first to second or third levels. Furthermore, the waterborne and trophic exposure of AgNPs considerably induced oxidative stress and reproductive toxicity. Together, this study demonstrated that AgNPs could be biomagnified across trophic chain and consequently cause trophic toxicity.
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- Morteza Babaei
- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran.
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran.
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- Aerosol Toxicology Research Center, HCTm, Co., Icheon, Republic of Korea.
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- HCT, Co. Ltd, Icheon, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran.
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Li M, Zhang Y, Feng S, Zhang X, Xi Y, Xiang X. Bioaccumulation and biomagnification effects of nano-TiO 2 in the aquatic food chain. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2022; 31:1023-1034. [PMID: 35831721 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-022-02572-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The increasing production of nano-TiO2 has attracted extensive concerns about the ecological consequence and health risk of these compounds in natural ecosystem. However, little is known about its toxicity on zooplankton, especially its possibility to access to the food chain via dietary exposure. To address this concern, the toxic and cumulative effects of nano-TiO2 on an aquatic food chain were explored through two trophic levels independently or jointly including producer and consumer. The results revealed that exposure to suspensions of nanomaterials had negative effects on both producers and consumers. Specifically, nanoparticles reduced the density of algal cells in a concentration-dependent way, and hatching life expectancy, average lifespan, net reproductive rate, and population intrinsic growth rate of rotifers decreased significantly with the concentration of nanomaterials increased (P < 0.05). Notably, nanoparticles accumulated in algal cells and were transferred to consumers through dietary exposure. Biomagnification of nano-TiO2 was observed in this simplified food chain, as many of the biomagnification factor (BMF) values in this study were >1. Exposure concentration, exposure time and their interactions play a strong part in the accumulation of nanoparticles in algae and rotifers. Overall, the present findings confirmed that nano-TiO2 was deleterious to plankton, posing a significant environmental threat to aquatic ecosystems. Graphical abstract.
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- Meng Li
- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, Anhui, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, Anhui, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, Anhui, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, Anhui, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Recovery and Reconstruction of Degraded Ecosystem in Wanjiang Basin Co-founded by Anhui Province and Ministry of Education, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, Anhui, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Recovery and Reconstruction of Degraded Ecosystem in Wanjiang Basin Co-founded by Anhui Province and Ministry of Education, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China.
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Nile SH, Thiruvengadam M, Wang Y, Samynathan R, Shariati MA, Rebezov M, Nile A, Sun M, Venkidasamy B, Xiao J, Kai G. Nano-priming as emerging seed priming technology for sustainable agriculture-recent developments and future perspectives. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:254. [PMID: 35659295 PMCID: PMC9164476 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01423-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Nano-priming is an innovative seed priming technology that helps to improve seed germination, seed growth, and yield by providing resistance to various stresses in plants. Nano-priming is a considerably more effective method compared to all other seed priming methods. The salient features of nanoparticles (NPs) in seed priming are to develop electron exchange and enhanced surface reaction capabilities associated with various components of plant cells and tissues. Nano-priming induces the formation of nanopores in shoot and helps in the uptake of water absorption, activates reactive oxygen species (ROS)/antioxidant mechanisms in seeds, and forms hydroxyl radicals to loosen the walls of the cells and acts as an inducer for rapid hydrolysis of starch. It also induces the expression of aquaporin genes that are involved in the intake of water and also mediates H2O2, or ROS, dispersed over biological membranes. Nano-priming induces starch degradation via the stimulation of amylase, which results in the stimulation of seed germination. Nano-priming induces a mild ROS that acts as a primary signaling cue for various signaling cascade events that participate in secondary metabolite production and stress tolerance. This review provides details on the possible mechanisms by which nano-priming induces breaking seed dormancy, promotion of seed germination, and their impact on primary and secondary metabolite production. In addition, the use of nano-based fertilizer and pesticides as effective materials in nano-priming and plant growth development were also discussed, considering their recent status and future perspectives.
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- Shivraj Hariram Nile
- Laboratory for Core Technology of TCM Quality Improvement and Transformation, The Third Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory for Core Technology of TCM Quality Improvement and Transformation, The Third Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Plant Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China
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- R&D Division, Alchem Diagnostics, No. 1/1, Gokhale Street, Ram Nagar, Coimbatore, 641009, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Scientific Department, K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (The First Cossack University), 73, Zemlyanoy Val St., Moscow, 109004, Russian Federation
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- Department of Scientific Research, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, 26 Talalikhina St., Moscow, 109316, Russian Federation
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Plant Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, 641062, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain.
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- Laboratory for Core Technology of TCM Quality Improvement and Transformation, The Third Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, People's Republic of China.
- Laboratory of Medicinal Plant Biotechnology, College of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, People's Republic of China.
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Skeeters SS, Rosu AC, Divyanshi, Yang J, Zhang K. Comparative Determination of Cytotoxicity of Sub-10 nm Copper Nanoparticles to Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Systems. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:50203-50211. [PMID: 33124795 PMCID: PMC7764564 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c11052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Copper nanoparticles demonstrate antibacterial activity, but their toxicity to eukaryotic systems is less understood. Here, we carried out a comparative study to determine the biocompatibility and cytotoxicity of sub-10 nm copper nanoparticles to a variety of biological systems, including prokaryotic cells (Escherichia coli), yeast, mammalian cell lines (HEK293T, PC12), and zebrafish embryos. We determined the bearing threshold for the cell-death-inducing concentration of copper nanoparticles by probing cell growth, viability, as well as embryological features. To exclude the partial toxicity effect from the remnant reactants, we developed a purification approach using agarose gel electrophoresis. Purified CuONP solution inhibits bacterial growth and causes eukaryotic cell death at 170 and 122.5 ppm (w/w) during the 18 h of treatment, respectively. CuONP significantly reduces the pigmentation of retina pigmented epithelium of zebrafish embryos at 85 ppm. The cytotoxicity of CuONP in eukaryotic cells could arise from the oxidative stress induced by CuONP. This result suggests that small copper nanoparticles exert cytotoxicity in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, and therefore, caution should be used to avoid direct contact of copper nanoparticles to human tissues considering the potential use of copper nanoparticles in the clinical setting.
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- Savanna S. Skeeters
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, 600 S Matthews Avenue, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, 600 S Matthews Avenue, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, 600 S Matthews Avenue, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, 2001 South Lincoln Avenue, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61802
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, 600 S Matthews Avenue, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801
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Matos B, Martins M, Samamed AC, Sousa D, Ferreira I, Diniz MS. Toxicity Evaluation of Quantum Dots (ZnS and CdS) Singly and Combined in Zebrafish ( Danio rerio). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 17:E232. [PMID: 31905638 PMCID: PMC6981874 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17010232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Revised: 12/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The exponential growth of nanotechnology has led to the production of large quantities of nanomaterials for numerous industrial, technological, agricultural, environmental, food and many other applications. However, this huge production has raised growing concerns about the adverse effects that the release of these nanomaterials may have on the environment and on living organisms. Regarding the effects of QDs on aquatic organisms, existing data is scarce and often contradictory. Thus, more information is needed to understand the mechanisms associated with the potential toxicity of these nanomaterials in the aquatic environment. The toxicity of QDs (ZnS and CdS) was evaluated in the freshwater fish Danio rerio. The fishes were exposed for seven days to different concentrations of QDs (10, 100 and 1000 µg/L) individually and combined. Oxidative stress enzymes (catalase, superoxide dismutase and glutathione S-transferase), lipid peroxidation, HSP70 and total ubiquitin were assessed. In general, results suggest low to moderate toxicity as shown by the increase in catalase activity and lipid peroxidation levels. The QDs (ZnS and CdS) appear to cause more adverse effects singly than when tested combined. However, LPO results suggest that exposure to CdS singly caused more oxidative stress in zebrafish than ZnS or when the two QDs were tested combined. Levels of Zn and Cd measured in fish tissues indicate that both elements were bioaccumulated by fish and the concentrations increased in tissues according to the concentrations tested. The increase in HSP70 measured in fish exposed to 100 µg ZnS-QDs/L may be associated with high levels of Zn determined in fish tissues. No significant changes were detected for total ubiquitin. More experiments should be performed to fully understand the effects of QDs exposure to aquatic biota.
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- Beatriz Matos
- UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (B.M.); ; (M.M.); (A.C.S.)
- MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Departamento de Ciências e Engenharia do Ambiente, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (B.M.); ; (M.M.); (A.C.S.)
- MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Departamento de Ciências e Engenharia do Ambiente, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (B.M.); ; (M.M.); (A.C.S.)
- LAQV/REQUIMTE—Laboratório Associado para a Química Verde, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT/I3N—Centro de Investigação de Materiais /Institute for Nanostructures, Nanomodelling and Nanofabrication, Departamento de Ciência dos Materiais, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (D.S.); (I.F.)
| | - Isabel Ferreira
- CENIMAT/I3N—Centro de Investigação de Materiais /Institute for Nanostructures, Nanomodelling and Nanofabrication, Departamento de Ciência dos Materiais, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (D.S.); (I.F.)
| | - Mário S. Diniz
- UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (B.M.); ; (M.M.); (A.C.S.)
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