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Current regulatory landscape of nanomaterials and nanomedicines: A global perspective. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.104118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Fang J, Weng Y, Li B, Liu H, Liu L, Tian Z, Du S. Graphene oxide decreases the abundance of nitrogen cycling microbes and slows nitrogen transformation in soils. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 309:136642. [PMID: 36202372 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) has been widely used in many applications due to its excellent properties. Given the extensive production and use of this nanomaterial, its release into the environment is inevitable. However, little is known about the effects of GO on microbial nitrogen transformation and the related processes after GO enters the soil environment. The present study showed that GO significantly reduced soil microbial biomass and caused a decline in microbial diversity after the soils were subjected to various GO concentrations (10, 100, and 1000 mg kg-1) for 4 months. Among them, the abundances of nitrogen transformation related bacteria such as Firmicutes, Nitrospirota, Proteobacteria, Planctomycetota, and Cyanobacteria were significantly decreased with GO incubation. Among the enzymes that are related to nitrogen transformation, nitrate reductase was the most sensitive even at low concentrations of GO, followed by ammonia monooxygenase and urease, which were reduced by 13-31%, 5-26%, and 9-19% respectively, than those of the control. We found that high concentrations of GO significantly increased the retention of soil urea by 32-59%, and the contents of ammonium and nitrate were 22-28% and 55-69% lower compared to those of the control, respectively. Moreover, the response of most of the indicators in the above process to multilayer GO was more significant than that to single layer GO. Overall, this study provides new insights into the comprehensive understanding of GO's impacts on the soil nitrogen cycle.
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- Jin Fang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy (IRA), Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, 310015, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy (IRA), Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy (IRA), Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy (IRA), Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, 310015, China.
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Nie E, Chen Y, Lu Y, Xu L, Zhang S, Yu Z, Ye Q, Wang H. Reduced graphene oxide accelerates the dissipation of 14C-Triclosan in paddy soil via adsorption interactions. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:136125. [PMID: 35995201 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Reduced graphene oxide (RGO) is one of common carbon nanomaterials, which is widely used in various fields. Triclosan is an antimicrobial agent added in pharmaceuticals and personal care products. Extensive release of RGO and triclosan has posed potential risks to humans and the environment. The impact of RGO on the fate of triclosan in paddy soil is poorly known. 14C-Triclosan was employed in the present study to determine its distribution, degradation and mineralization in paddy soil mixed with RGO. Compared with the control, RGO (500 mg kg-1) significantly inhibited the mineralization of 14C-triclosan, and reduced its extractability by 6.5%. The bound residues of triclosan in RGO-contaminated soil (100 and 500 mg kg-1) were 2.9-13.3% greater than that of the control at 112 d. RGO also accelerated the dissipation of triclosan, and its degradation products in both treatments and controls were tentatively identified via 14C-labeling method and LC-Q-TOF-MS analysis. The concentrations of the major metabolites (methyl-triclosan and dechlorinated dimer) were inversely related with the concentrations of RGO. RGO at 50 mg kg-1 or lower had a negligible effect on the degradation of triclosan in paddy soil. Triclosan was strongly adsorbed onto RGO-contaminated soil, which may play a vital role in the fate of triclosan in RGO-contaminated paddy soil. Interestingly, RGO had little effect on triclosan-degrading bacteria via soil microbial community analysis. This study helps understand the effects of RGO on the transformation of triclosan in paddy soil, which is of significance to evaluate the environmental risk of triclosan in RGO-contaminated soil.
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- Enguang Nie
- Institute of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences of Ministry of Agriculture and Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences of Ministry of Agriculture and Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences of Ministry of Agriculture and Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences of Ministry of Agriculture and Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences of Ministry of Agriculture and Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences of Ministry of Agriculture and Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences of Ministry of Agriculture and Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Nuclear Agricultural Sciences of Ministry of Agriculture and Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Sun C, Hu K, Mu D, Wang Z, Yu X. The Widespread Use of Nanomaterials: The Effects on the Function and Diversity of Environmental Microbial Communities. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10102080. [PMID: 36296356 PMCID: PMC9609405 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10102080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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In recent years, as an emerging material, nanomaterials have rapidly expanded from laboratories to large-scale industrial productions. Along with people's productive activities, these nanomaterials can enter the natural environment of soil, water and atmosphere through various ways. At present, a large number of reports have proved that nanomaterials have certain toxic effects on bacteria, algae, plants, invertebrates, mammalian cell lines and mammals in these environments, but people still know little about the ecotoxicology of nanomaterials. Most relevant studies focus on the responses of model strains to nanomaterials in pure culture conditions, but these results do not fully represent the response of microbial communities to nanomaterials in natural environments. Over the years, the effect of nanomaterials infiltrated into the natural environment on the microbial communities has become a popular topic in the field of nano-ecological environment research. It was found that under different environmental conditions, nanomaterials have various effects on the microbial communities. The medium; the coexisting pollutants in the environment and the structure, particle size and surface modification of nanomaterials may cause changes in the structure and function of microbial communities. This paper systematically summarizes the impacts of different nanomaterials on microbial communities in various environments, which can provide a reference for us to evaluate the impacts of nanomaterials released into the environment on the microecology and has certain guiding significance for strengthening the emission control of nanomaterials pollutants.
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- Chunshui Sun
- College of Marine Science, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- College of Marine Science, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- College of Marine Science, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, 2025 Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, China
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- College of Marine Science, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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Insights on the Dynamics and Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Environmental Matrices. Bioinorg Chem Appl 2022; 2022:4348149. [PMID: 35959228 PMCID: PMC9357770 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4348149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The manufacturing rate of nanoparticles (10–100 nm) is steadily increasing due to their extensive applications in the fabrication of nanoproducts related to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices, paints and pigments, energy storage etc. An increase in research related to nanotechnology is also a cause for the production and disposal of nanomaterials at the lab scale. As a result, contamination of environmental matrices with nanoparticles becomes inevitable, and the understanding of the risk of nanoecotoxicology is getting larger attention. In this context, focusing on the environmental hazards is essential. Hence, this manuscript aims to review the toxic effects of nanoparticles on soil, water, aquatic, and terrestrial organisms. The effects of toxicity on vertebrates, invertebrates, and plants and the source of exposure, environmental and biological dynamics, and the adverse effects of some nanoparticles are discussed.
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Xie C, Guo Z, Zhang P, Yang J, Zhang J, Ma Y, He X, Lynch I, Zhang Z. Effect of CeO 2 nanoparticles on plant growth and soil microcosm in a soil-plant interactive system. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 300:118938. [PMID: 35121014 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.118938] [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: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The impact of CeO2 nanoparticles (NPs) on plant physiology and soil microcosm and the underlying mechanism remains unclear to date. This study investigates the effect of CeO2 NPs on plant growth and soil microbial communities in both the rhizosphere of cucumber seedlings and the surrounding bulk soil, with CeCl3 as a comparison to identify the contribution of the particulate and ionic form to the phytotoxicity of CeO2 NPs. The results show that Ce was significantly accumulated in the cucumber tissue after CeO2 NPs exposure. In the roots, 5.3% of the accumulated Ce has transformed to Ce3+. This transformation might take place prior to uptake by the roots since 2.5% of CeO2 NPs was found transformed in the rhizosphere soil. However, the transformation of CeO2 NPs in the bulk soil was negligible, indicating the critical role of rhizosphere chemistry in the transformation. CeO2 NPs treatment induced oxidative stress in the roots, but the biomass of the roots was significantly increased, although the Vitamin C (Vc) content and soluble sugar content were decreased and mineral nutrient contents were altered. The soil enzymatic activity and the microbial community in both rhizosphere and bulk soil samples were altered, with rhizosphere soil showing more prominent changes. CeCl3 treatment induced similar effects although less than CeO2 NPs, suggesting that Ce3+ released from CeO2 NPs contributed to the CeO2 NPs induced impacts on soil health and plant physiology.
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- Changjian Xie
- School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun West Road, Zibo, 255000, Shandong, China; Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Science, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Science, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK; Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Science, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China; School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Bhatt P, Pandey SC, Joshi S, Chaudhary P, Pathak VM, Huang Y, Wu X, Zhou Z, Chen S. Nanobioremediation: A sustainable approach for the removal of toxic pollutants from the environment. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 427:128033. [PMID: 34999406 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.128033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In recent years, the proportion of organic and inorganic contaminants has increased rapidly due to growing human interference and represents a threat to ecosystems. The removal of these toxic pollutants from the environment is a difficult task. Physical, chemical and biological methods are implemented for the degradation of toxic pollutants from the environment. Among existing technologies, bioremediation in combination with nanotechnology is the most promising and cost-effective method for the removal of pollutants. Numerous studies have shown that exceptional characteristics of nanomaterials such as improved catalysis and adsorption properties as well as high reactivity have been subjects of great interest. There is an emerging trend of employing bacterial, fungal and algal cultures and their components, extracts or biomolecules as catalysts for the sustainable production of nanomaterials. They can serve as facilitators in the bioremediation of toxic compounds by immobilizing or inducing the synthesis of remediating microbial enzymes. Understanding the association between microorganisms, contaminants and nanoparticles (NPs) is of crucial importance. In this review, we focus on the removal of toxic pollutants using the cumulative effects of nanoparticles with microbial technology and their applications in different domains. Besides, we discuss how this novel nanobioremediation technique is significant and contributes towards sustainability.
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- Pankaj Bhatt
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Soban Singh Jeena University, Almora, Uttarakhand, India
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- School of Agriculture Graphic Era Hill University Bhimtal, 263136, India
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, G.B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi, South Campus, 110021, India; Department of Botany & Microbiology, Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249404, India
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Yang M, Liu Y, Liao Y, Tang C, Wen Z, Fazal A, Yang R, Qi J, Hong Z, Li Y, Yang Y. Excess copper promotes catabolic activity of gram-positive bacteria and resistance of gram-negative bacteria but inhibits fungal community in soil. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:22602-22612. [PMID: 34792767 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17510-6] [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: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The extensive use of copper fungicides has resulted in significant non-target effects on soil microbial communities. However, the documented effects are often variable and contradictory, depending on the methods used to assess them. In this study, we examined the effects of copper accumulation in surface soils on microbial catabolic activity, active biomass and composition, and sensitive bacterial species. The community-level catabolic profiles (CLCPs) showed that both normal (50 mg CuSO4 kg-1 soil) and high dosages (tenfold rate) of CuSO4 significantly increased the catabolic diversity of gram-positive bacteria, while the high dosage increased the overall catabolic activity of gram-negative bacteria. The phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA) analysis showed that the high dosage reduced the biomass of gram-positive bacteria by 27% but did not affect that of gram-negative bacteria. In comparison, the normal and high dosages decreased the fungal biomass by 34% and 58%, respectively. Furthermore, 16S rRNA-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) fingerprint revealed that more than two-thirds of identified bands belonged to gram-negative bacteria. Some Cu-resistant gram-negative bacterial genera, such as Actinobacterium, Pseudomonas, and Proteobacterium, were detected in the soil to which the high dosage of CuSO4 had been applied. In conclusion, an excess application of CuSO4 increased the catabolic diversity of gram-positive bacteria and induced resistance in gram-negative bacteria, whereas the active fungal community displayed a dosage-dependent response to CuSO4 and can thus be used as a sensitive indicator of copper contamination.
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- Minkai Yang
- Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Animal, Plant and Soil Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, 3086, Australia
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- Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, China.
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- Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Divya K, Thampi M, Vijayan S, Shabanamol S, Jisha MS. Chitosan nanoparticles as a rice growth promoter: evaluation of biological activity. Arch Microbiol 2021; 204:95. [DOI: 10.1007/s00203-021-02669-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Use of Carbon Nanoparticles to Improve Soil Fertility, Crop Growth and Nutrient Uptake by Corn ( Zea mays L.). NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11102717. [PMID: 34685156 PMCID: PMC8537598 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The use of carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) as a fertilizer synergist to enhance crop growth has attracted increasing interest. However, current understanding about plant growth and soil response to CNPs is limited. In the present study, we investigated the effects of CNPs at different application rates on soil properties, the plant growth and nutrient use efficiency (NUE) of corn (Zea mays L.) in two agricultural soils (Spodosol and Alfisol). The results showed that CNPs affected corn growth in a dose-dependent manner, augmenting and retarding growth at low and at high concentrations, respectively. The amendment at the optimal rate of 200 mg CNPs kg−1 significantly enhanced corn growth as indicated by improved plant height, biomass yield, nutrient uptake and nutrient use efficiency, which could be explained by the higher availability of phosphorus and nitrogen in the amended soils. The application of CNPs largely stimulated soil urease activity irrespectively of soil types. However, the responses of dehydrogenase and phosphatase to CNPs were dose dependent; their activity significantly increased with the increasing application rates of CNPs up to 200 mg kg−1 but declined at higher rates (>400 mg kg−1). These findings have important implications in the field application of CNPs for enhancing nutrient use efficiency and crop production in tropical/subtropical regions.
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Khanna K, Kohli SK, Handa N, Kaur H, Ohri P, Bhardwaj R, Yousaf B, Rinklebe J, Ahmad P. Enthralling the impact of engineered nanoparticles on soil microbiome: A concentric approach towards environmental risks and cogitation. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 222:112459. [PMID: 34217114 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Nanotechnology is an avant-garde field of scientific research that revolutionizes technological advancements in the present world. It is a cutting-edge scientific approach that has undoubtedly a plethora of functions in controlling environmental pollutants for the welfare of the ecosystem. However, their unprecedented utilization and hysterical release led to a huge threat to the soil microbiome. Nanoparticles(NPs) hamper physicochemical properties of soil along with microbial metabolic activities within rhizospheric soils.Here in this review shed light on concentric aspects of NP-biosynthesis, types, toxicity mechanisms, accumulation within the ecosystem. However, the accrual of tiny NPs into the soil system has dramatically influenced rhizospheric activities in terms of soil properties and biogeochemical cycles. We have focussed on mechanistic pathways engrossed by microbes to deal with NPs.Also, we have elaborated the fate and behavior of NPs within soils. Besides, a piece of very scarce information on NPs-toxicity towards environment and rhizosphere communities is available. Therefore, the present review highlights ecological perspectives of nanotechnology and solutions to such implications. We have comprehend certain strategies such as avant-garde engineering methods, sustainable procedures for NP synthesis along with vatious regulatory actions to manage NP within environment. Moreover, we have devised risk management sustainable and novel strategies to utilize it in a rationalized and integrated manner. With this background, we can develop a comprehensive plan about NPs with novel insights to understand the resistance and toxicity mechanisms of NPs towards microbes. Henceforth, the orientation towards these issues would enhance the understanding of researchers for proper recommendation and promotion of nanotechnology in an optimized and sustainable manner.
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- Kanika Khanna
- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, Punjab, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, Punjab, India
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- Plant Protection Division, PG Department of Agriculture, Khalsa College, Amritsar 143005, Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, Punjab, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey; CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, PR China
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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; Department of Environment, Energy and Geoinformatics, Sejong University, 98 Gunja-Dong, Guangjin-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Dutta S, Pal S, Sharma RK, Panwar P, Kant V, Khola OPS. Implication of Wood-Derived Hierarchical Carbon Nanotubes for Micronutrient Delivery and Crop Biofortification. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:23654-23665. [PMID: 34568645 PMCID: PMC8459368 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c03215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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A similarity of metal alloy encapsulation with the micronutrient loading in carbon nanoarchitecture can be fueled by exploring carbon nanocarriers to load micronutrient and controlled delivery for crop biofortification. A wood-derived nanoarchitecture model contains a few-graphene-layer that holds infiltrated alloy nanoparticles. Such wood-driven carbonized framework materials with legions of open porous architectures and minimized-tortuosity units further decorated carbon nanotubes (CNTs), which originate from heat treatment to carbonized wood samples. These wood-derived samples can alleviate micronutrient nanoparticle permeation and delivery to the soil. A rapid heat shock treatment can help in distributing N-C-NiFe metal alloy encapsulation in carbon frameworks uniformly in that case; higher heating and rapid extinction of heat shock have led to formation of good dispersion of nanoparticles. The wood-carbon framework decorated with metal alloys displays promising electrocatalytic features and cyclic stability for hydrogen evolution. Envisaged from this strategy, we obtain enough evidence to form an opinion that a singular heat shock process can even lead to a strategy of faster growth of a wood-carbon network with well-dispersed micronutrient metal salts in porous matrices for high-efficiency delivery to the soil. Having envisaged the formation of ultrafine nanoparticles with a good dispersion profile in the case of transition metals and alloy encapsulation in the carbon network due to the rapid heating and quenching rates, we anticipate that the loading of micronutrients in the wood-derived nanoarchitecture of carbonized wood derived carbon nanotube (CW-CNT), which can offer an application in seed germination and enhance growth rates of crops. The experience of controlled experiments on germination of tomato seeds on a medium containing CW-CNT that can diffuse the seed coat with the promotion of water uptake inside seeds for enhanced germination and growth of tomato seedlings can be further extended to cereal crops.
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- Saikat Dutta
- Amity
Institute of Click Chemistry Research & Studies Amity University, Noida 201303, India
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- ICAR-Indian
Institute of Soil & Water Conservation Research Center Sector 27 A Madhya Marg Chandigarh 160019, India
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- Sustainable
Materials and Catalysis Research Laboratory (SMCRL), Department of
Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology
Jodhpur Jodhpur 342037, Rajasthan, India
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- ICAR-Indian
Institute of Soil & Water Conservation Research Center Sector 27 A Madhya Marg Chandigarh 160019, India
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- Sustainable
Materials and Catalysis Research Laboratory (SMCRL), Department of
Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology
Jodhpur Jodhpur 342037, Rajasthan, India
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- ICAR-Indian
Institute of Soil & Water Conservation Research Center Sector 27 A Madhya Marg Chandigarh 160019, India
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Jain N, Gupta E, Kanu NJ. Plethora of Carbon Nanotubes Applications in Various Fields – A State-of-the-Art-Review. SMART SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/23080477.2021.1940752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Nidhi Jain
- Department of Engineering Science, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Lavale, Pune, India
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, ASET, Amity University, Noida, India
- Department of Electrical Engineering, TSSM’s Bhivrabai Sawant College of Engineering and Research, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, S. V. National Institute of Technology, Surat, India
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, JSPM Narhe Technical Campus, Pune, India
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Wu F, Jiao S, Hu J, Wu X, Wang B, Shen G, Yang Y, Tao S, Wang X. Stronger impacts of long-term relative to short-term exposure to carbon nanomaterials on soil bacterial communities. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 410:124550. [PMID: 33223310 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Environmental impacts of carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) have been attracting increasing concerns in recent years. Knowledge on how short-term exposure to CNMs influences soil microbial communities is available. However, little is known about the possible difference in effects of long-term versus short-term exposure of CNMs on soil microbial communities. In this study, we systematically compared effects of fullerene (C60), single-walled carbon nanotubes (SW), and graphene (GR) on soil bacterial communities over short (30 d) and long (360 d) term exposure durations. Our findings revealed that short-term exposure to all CNMs significantly increased the alpha diversity of soil bacterial communities. SW and GR exposure for 360 d relative to that for 30 d more significantly decreased their alpha diversity. Compared to short-term exposure, a long term exposure to CNMs more strongly altered the beta diversity of soil bacterial communities. LEfSe analysis showed that, GR relative to C60 and SW exposure more strongly altered soil bacterial community composition especially for long-term duration at various taxonomic levels; more taxa were also identified by LEfSe analysis as biomarkers upon long-term GR exposure. More OTUs were affected by long-term GR exposure. These differences resulted from both distinct physicochemical properties of various CNMs and their exposure durations.
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- Fan Wu
- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, USA
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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Song J, Luo N, Sang Y, Duan C, Cui X. Graphene oxide affects growth and physiological indexes in Larix olgensis seedlings and the soil properties of Haplic Cambisols in Northeast China. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:20869-20882. [PMID: 33409994 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11972-w] [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: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Changbai larch (Larix olgensis A. Henry) seedlings growing in a Haplic Cambisol and receiving 0 (Ck), 25, 50, 100, 250, or 500 mg L-1 graphene oxide (GO) were incubated for 30, 40, or 50 days, and the effects of applying GO on the growth and physiological characteristics of the seedlings and soil chemical properties and enzyme activities were investigated. The superoxide anion (except for 25 mg L-1 at 40 days and 50 mg L-1 at 50 days) and hydrogen peroxide contents of the leaves increased at 25-100 mg L-1 GO; however, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (POD) (except for 100 mg L-1 at 50 days) activities, soluble protein (except for 100 mg L-1 at 30 and 40 days), proline (except for 100 mg L-1 at 50 days), as well as seedling biomass (except for stems at 25-100 mg L-1, and leaves and roots at 50-100 mg L-1 for 30 days) all decreased. However, when the seedlings were exposed to 250-500 mg L-1 GO, especially at 40 and 50 days, these trends for tree growth and physiological parameters were reversed, suggesting the beneficial effect of GO at high concentrations on the seedlings. GO decreased the organic matter, alkali-hydrolyzale nitrogen, available phosphorus, and potassium contents of the soil at 40 and 50 days (except for available phosphorus at 50 days), as well as the acid phosphatase, urease (except for 30 days), dehydrogenase, and catalase activities (except for 30 and 40 days); thus, GO may inhibit nitrogen and phosphorus cycling in Haplic Cambisols (except for nitrogen at 30 days).
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- Jinfeng Song
- Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management-Ministry of Education, School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management-Ministry of Education, School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management-Ministry of Education, School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management-Ministry of Education, School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, Heilongjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management-Ministry of Education, School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, Heilongjiang, China.
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Sharma P, Kumar S, Patel A, Datta B, DeLong RK. Nanomaterials for Agricultural and Ecological Defense Applications: Active Agents and Sensors. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 13:e1713. [PMID: 33749154 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The world we live in today is overpopulated with an unprecedented number of people competing for fewer and fewer precious resources. The struggle to efficiently steward and manage these resources is a global problem in need of concrete and urgent solutions. Nanomaterials have driven innovation in diverse industrial sectors including military, aviation, electronic, and medical among others. Nanoscale materials possess unique surfaces and exquisite opto-electronic properties that make them uniquely suited to environmental, biological, and ecological defense applications. A tremendous upsurge of research activity in these areas is evident from the exponential increase in publications worldwide. Here we review recent applications of nanomaterials toward soil health and management, abiotic and biotic stress management, plant defense, delivery of the RNA Interference (RNAi), plant growth, manufacture of agro-products, and ecological investigations related to farming. For example, nanomaterial constructs have been used to counter environmental stresses and in plant defense and disease diagnosis. Nanosensor chemistries have been developed to monitor water quality and measure specific pollutant levels. Specific nanomaterials such as silver, iron oxide, and zinc oxide proffer protection to plants from pathogens. This review describes progress in nanomaterial-based agricultural and ecological defense and seeks to identify factors that would enable their wider commercialization and deployment. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools > Biosensing Toxicology and Regulatory Issues in Nanomedicine > Toxicology of Nanomaterials Diagnostic Tools > Diagnostic Nanodevices.
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- Pramila Sharma
- Department of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, D. Y. Patil International University, Pune, India
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.,Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Nanotechnology Innovation Center, Kansas State University, Kansas, USA
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Yang X, He Q, Guo F, Sun X, Zhang J, Chen Y. Impacts of carbon-based nanomaterials on nutrient removal in constructed wetlands: Microbial community structure, enzyme activities, and metabolism process. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 401:123270. [PMID: 32645543 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The increasing use of raw carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs) will inevitably affect wastewater treatment systems. Constructed wetlands (CWs) are ecological wastewater treatment facilities and can intercept the vast particles pollutant, including CBNs. However, the impacts of CBNs on the treatment performance of CWs have no available knowledge. Therefore, we systematically inspected the effects of single-walled and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs and MWCNTs) and fullerene nanoparticles (C60) on CW performance under 180-day exposure to 0, 10 and 1000 μg/L concentrations. The results showed that CBNs had marginally adverse impacts on chemical oxygen demand (COD) and total phosphorus (TP) removal, whereas nitrogen removal declined by 24.1 %-42.7 % following long-term exposure to CBNs. MWCNTs had the greatest inhibition effect on nitrogen removal, followed by SWCNTs and C60. The CBNs also induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) overproduction as the increasing concentration, which confirmed that CBNs have biotoxic effects in CWs. The variation of functional microbial community and the inhibition of enzyme activities were the dominant reasons for the decline in nitrogen removal efficiency. Furthermore, predictive functional profiling showed that CBNs affected functional gene abundance, and caused a decline in the enzymes abundance connected to nitrogen removal by the end of the 180-day exposure period.
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- Xiangyu Yang
- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Campus B 83 Shabeijie, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400044, PR China; National Centre for International Research of Low-Carbon and Green Buildings, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Campus B 83 Shabeijie, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400044, PR China; National Centre for International Research of Low-Carbon and Green Buildings, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Campus B 83 Shabeijie, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400044, PR China; National Centre for International Research of Low-Carbon and Green Buildings, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Campus B 83 Shabeijie, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400044, PR China; National Centre for International Research of Low-Carbon and Green Buildings, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Campus B 83 Shabeijie, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400044, PR China; National Centre for International Research of Low-Carbon and Green Buildings, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Campus B 83 Shabeijie, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400044, PR China; National Centre for International Research of Low-Carbon and Green Buildings, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China.
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Abdulsada Z, Kibbee R, Örmeci B, DeRosa M, Princz J. Impact of anaerobically digested silver and copper oxide nanoparticles in biosolids on soil characteristics and bacterial community. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 263:128173. [PMID: 33297141 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This study investigated whether 2 and 30 mg AgNPs or CuONPs/g TS present in treated sludge (biosolids) may impact the soil health by monitoring the soil characteristics and soil bacterial community for 105 days after the application of biosolids. AgNPs or CuONPs/g TS were first anaerobically digested with mixed primary and secondary sludge rather than adding pristine nanoparticles to biosolids directly. Both environmentally relevant (under the USEPA ceiling concentration limits) and high concentrations of AgNPs and CuONPs were tested. Soil tests included TOC, TN, TP, pH, cell viability and heterotrophic plate counts (HPC). Metagenomic data was generated by high-throughput sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene to explore bacterial populations and diversity. AgNPs and CuONPs at 2 and 30 mg NPs/g TS of sludge could impact soil health factors such as bacterial diversity, community structure, and the population of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). The population of the highly abundant bacteria that have important physiological roles in soil decreased, while the less important bacteria for soil function were able to thrive. CuONPs exhibited a higher level of toxicity than the AgNPs at both phylum and genus taxonomic levels, and the HPC decreased with higher concentrations of AgNPs and CuONPs. Initially, most of the studied phyla abundance was affected, but the control and other reactors approached similar levels by the end of the experiments, which may be explained by the decrease in toxicity due to the transformation of nanoparticles and the defence mechanisms of bacteria, and indicates the need for long-term field studies.
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- Zainab Abdulsada
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel by Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel by Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel by Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada.
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- Department of Chemistry, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel by Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
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- Environment and Climate Change Canada, 335 River Road South, Ottawa, ON K1V 1C7, Canada
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Liu G, Zhang C, Zhao M, Guo W, Luo Q. Comparison of Nanomaterials with Other Unconventional Materials Used as Additives for Soil Improvement in the Context of Sustainable Development: A Review. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 11:nano11010015. [PMID: 33374736 PMCID: PMC7823269 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Since the concept of sustainable development enjoys popular support in the 21st century, various kinds of unconventional materials were introduced for soil improvement in the past few decades to replace the traditional materials like concrete and lime. This paper compared nanomaterials with other three kinds of representative unconventional materials to demonstrate its superiority in soil treatment. The other three kinds of unconventional materials include microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP), recycled tire and environmental fiber. Nanomaterial and MICP have a comprehensive effect on soil reinforcement, since they can improve shear strength, adjust permeability, resist liquefaction and purify the environment. Recycled tire and environmental fibers are granular materials that are mostly adopted to reinforce reconstituted soil. The reinforcement mechanisms and effects of these four kinds of unconventional materials are discussed in detail, and their price/performance ratios are calculated to make an evaluation about their market application prospects. It can be seen that nanomaterials have promising prospects. Colloidal silica, bentonite and laponite present a satisfactory effect on liquefaction mitigation for sandy foundation, and carbon nanotube has an aptitude for unconfined compressive strength improvement. Among the investigated nanomaterials, colloidal silica is the closest to scale market application. Despite the advantages of nanomaterials adopted as additives for soil improvement, they are known for unwanted interactions with different biological objects at the cell level. Nevertheless, research on nanomaterials that are adopted for soil improvement are very promising and can intensify the relationship between sustainable development and geotechnical engineering through innovative techniques.
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- Gang Liu
- School of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environment, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China; (G.L.); (C.Z.); (W.G.)
- Institute of Geotechnical Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of High-Speed Railway Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China;
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- School of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environment, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China; (G.L.); (C.Z.); (W.G.)
- Institute of Geotechnical Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environment, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China; (G.L.); (C.Z.); (W.G.)
- Institute of Geotechnical Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-182-8456-1687
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- School of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environment, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China; (G.L.); (C.Z.); (W.G.)
- Institute of Geotechnical Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of High-Speed Railway Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China;
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Engineered Zero-Dimensional Fullerene/Carbon Dots-Polymer Based Nanocomposite Membranes for Wastewater Treatment. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25214934. [PMID: 33114470 PMCID: PMC7663180 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25214934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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With the rapid growth of industrialization, diverse pollutants produced as by-products are emitted to the air-water ecosystem, and toxic contamination of water is one of the most hazardous environmental issues. Various forms of carbon have been used for adsorption, electrochemical, and ion-exchange membrane filtration to separation processes for water treatment. The utilization of carbon materials has gained tremendous attention as they have exceptional properties such as chemical, mechanical, thermal, antibacterial activities, along with reinforcement capability and high thermal stability, that helps to maintain the ecological balance. Recently, engineered nano-carbon incorporated with polymer as a composite membrane has been spotlighted as a new and effective mode for water treatment. In particular, the properties of zero-dimensional (0D) carbon forms (fullerenes and carbon dots) have encouraged researchers to explore them in the field of wastewater treatment through membrane technologies as they are biocompatible, which is the ultimate requirement to ensure the safety of drinking water. Thus, the purpose of this review is to highlight and summarize current advances in the field of water purification/treatment using 0D carbon-polymer-based nanocomposite membranes. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of 0D carbon forms embedded into a variety of polymer membranes and their influence on the improved performance of the resulting membranes. Current challenges and opportunities for future research are discussed.
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Du J, Zhou Q, Wu J, Li G, Li G, Wu Y. Vegetation alleviate the negative effects of graphene oxide on benzo[a]pyrene dissipation and the associated soil bacterial community. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 253:126725. [PMID: 32298916 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Revised: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) will enter the soil environment in increasing amounts. The effects of GO on the dissipation of benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) from contaminated soil and their phytoremediation system have been explored in this study. B[a]P is a ubiquitous soil pollutant used as a representative indicator of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. A pot experiment was performed to investigate the effects of GO or/and vegetation (Tagetes patula) on B[a]P dissipation and the associated bacterial communities in soil. The bacterial communities in soil were investigated by Illumina sequencing analysis. The presence of vegetation significantly enhanced the dissipation of B[a]P from soil. The addition of GO (100 mg/kg) significantly decreased the B[a]P dissipation. When vegetation and GO coexisted, the inhibition effects of GO on B[a]P dissipation were alleviated by vegetation. Compared with the control treatment, the presence of GO or vegetation had no significant effects on the richness and diversity of bacterial communities in B[a]P-contaminated soil. Compared with the presence of only vegetation, the richness and diversity all significantly decreased when vegetation and GO coexisted. And, vegetation had a greater influence on the bacterial community composition than GO. Vegetation alleviated the inhibition effects of GO on B[a]P dissipation and had a greater influence on the associated bacterial communities than GO. This work helps to understand the interactive effects of GO and vegetation on B[a]P dissipation and the associated bacterial communities in contaminated soil.
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- Junjie Du
- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen, 041004, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Food Safety Risk Assessment, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Beijing, 100022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen, 041004, China
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- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen, 041004, China
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- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen, 041004, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Food Safety Risk Assessment, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Beijing, 100022, China.
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Wu F, You Y, Werner D, Jiao S, Hu J, Zhang X, Wan Y, Liu J, Wang B, Wang X. Carbon nanomaterials affect carbon cycle-related functions of the soil microbial community and the coupling of nutrient cycles. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 390:122144. [PMID: 32006845 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2020] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Many studies have examined changes in soil microbial community structure and composition by carbon nanomaterials (CNMs). Few, however, have investigated their impact on microbial community functions. This study explored how fullerene (C60) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (M50) altered functionality of an agricultural soil microbial community (Archaea, Bacteria and Eukarya), using microcosm experiments combined with GeoChip microarray. M50 had a stronger effect than C60 on alpha diversity of microbial functional genes; both CNMs increased beta diversity, resulting in functional profiles distinct from the control. M50 exerted a broader, severer impact on microbially mediated nutrient cycles. Together, these two CNMs affected CO2 fixation pathways, microbial degradation of diverse carbohydrates, secondary plant metabolites, lipids and phospholipids, proteins, as well as methanogenesis and methane oxidation. They also suppressed nitrogen fixation, nitrification, dissimilatory nitrogen reduction, eukaryotic assimilatory nitrogen reduction, and anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox). Phosphorus and sulfur cycles were less vulnerable; only phytic acid hydrolysis and sulfite reduction were inhibited by M50 but not C60. Network analysis suggested decoupling of nutrient cycles by CNMs, manifesting closer and more hierarchical gene networks. This work reinforces profound impact of CNMs on soil microbial community functions and ecosystem services, laying a path for future investigation in this direction.
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- Fan Wu
- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, 89557, USA
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.
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An Overview of the Water Remediation Potential of Nanomaterials and Their Ecotoxicological Impacts. WATER 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/w12041150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Nanomaterials, i.e., those materials which have at least one dimension in the 1–100 nm size range, have produced a new generation of technologies for water purification. This includes nanosized adsorbents, nanomembranes, photocatalysts, etc. On the other hand, their uncontrolled release can potentially endanger biota in various environmental domains such as soil and water systems. In this review, we point out the opportunities created by the use of nanomaterials for water remediation and also the adverse effects of such small potential pollutants on the environment. While there is still a large need to further identify the potential hazards of nanomaterials through extensive lab or even field studies, an overview on the current knowledge about the pros and cons of such systems should be helpful for their better implementation.
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The effect of engineered PLGA nanoparticles on nitrifying bacteria in the soil environment. J IND ENG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2020.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Du J, Wang T, Zhou Q, Hu X, Wu J, Li G, Li G, Hou F, Wu Y. Graphene oxide enters the rice roots and disturbs the endophytic bacterial communities. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2020; 192:110304. [PMID: 32066006 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Revised: 02/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The environmental release of graphene oxide (GO) will certainly induce the GO exposure to plants. To date, the influence of GO on the intracellular structures and the endophytic bacterial ecology of plants have been rarely reported. In the present study, the rice seedlings were exposed to GO (5 mg/L) under hydroponic condition for fifteen days with periodic stir. The cellular structures damage, GO deposition and oxidative stress were found in rice root after GO exposure. A Illumina analysis based on the bacterial 16 S rRNA gene showed that the richness, evenness and diversity of endophytic bacterial communities of rice root decreased due to GO exposure. The relative abundance of beneficial endophytic bacterial populations decreased after GO exposure. Out of potential phenotypes predicted by BugBase, the relative abundance of Gram negative, stress-tolerant and biofilm-forming phenotypes, presented an increase trend after GO exposure.
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- Junjie Du
- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen City, 041004, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Food Safety Risk Assessment, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Beijing, 100022, China
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- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen City, 041004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen City, 041004, China
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- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen City, 041004, China
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- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen City, 041004, China
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- School of Public Administration, Shanxi University of Finance and Economics, Taiyuan, 030000, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Food Safety Risk Assessment, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Beijing, 100022, China.
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Effects of Graphene on Larix olgensis Seedlings and Soil Properties of Haplic Cambisols in Northeast China. FORESTS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/f11030258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We investigated the impacts of graphene application at different concentrations on the growth and physiological characteristics of Changbai larch (Larix olgensis A. Henry) seedlings and the chemical properties and enzyme activities of Haplic Cambisols under these seedlings. The aim is to evaluate the environmental effects of graphene on the afforestation species and the zonal forest soils of Northeast China. Seedlings receiving 0 (CK), 25, 50, 100, 250, or 500 mg L−1 graphene were incubated for 30, 40, or 50 days. Low concentrations (25–50 mg L−1) of graphene increased the dry masses of root, stem, and leaf; however, high concentrations (100–500 mg L−1) inhibited them. Compared with those under 0 mg L−1 graphene, the root length, surface area, volume, and average diameter all increased during the early stages of incubation (i.e., 30 and 40 days) under low concentration of graphene (<50 or 100 mg L−1) and decreased at higher graphene concentration (>100 mg L−1); at 50 days, they were significantly inhibited. At 30 days, graphene decreased superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (POD) activities, as well as pigment, soluble protein, and proline contents, and the decline increased with increasing graphene concentration; at 40 and 50 days, the above parameters increased initially and then decreased, reaching a maximum at 50 mg L−1. The changes in relative conductivity and malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide anion and hydrogen peroxide contents were the opposite of those in the physiological indexes mentioned above. Therefore, graphene caused different degrees of oxidative stress in L. olgensis seedlings. At 30 days, graphene generally increased the organic matter, hydrolytic nitrogen, and available phosphorus and potassium contents of Haplic Cambisols, but these parameters decreased at 40 and 50 days. Graphene generally decreased acid phosphatase, urease, dehydrogenase, and catalase activities. Therefore, when graphene reaches a certain content level in this soil, it may also affect nitrogen and phosphorus cycling.
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Abd-Elsalam KA, Kasem K, Almoammar H. Carbon nanomaterials (CNTs) phytotoxicity: Quo vadis? CARBON NANOMATERIALS FOR AGRI-FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS 2020:557-581. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-819786-8.00024-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Marti E, Osorio V, Llorca M, Paredes L, Gros M. Environmental risks of sewage sludge reuse in agriculture. WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE – LESSONS LEARNED IN TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.apmp.2020.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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State-of-the-Art of Colloidal Silica-Based Soil Liquefaction Mitigation: An Emerging Technique for Ground Improvement. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/app10010015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In the booming field of nanotechnology, colloidal silica (CS) has been introduced for ground improvement and liquefaction mitigation. It possesses a great ability to restrain pore pressure generation during seismic events by using an innovative stabilization technique, with the advantages of being a cost-effective, low disturbance, and environmentally friendly method. This paper firstly introduces molecular structures and some physical properties of CS, which are of great importance in the practical application of CS. Then, evidence that can justify the feasibility of CS transport in loose sand layers is demonstrated, summarizing the crucial factors that determine the rate of CS delivery. Thereafter, four chemical and physical methods that can examine the grouting quality are summed and appraised. Silica content and chloride ion concentration are two effective indicators recommended in this paper to judge CS converge. Finally, the evidence from the elemental tests, model tests, and field tests is reviewed in order to demonstrate CS’s ability to inhibit pore water pressure and lower liquefaction risk. Based on the conclusions drawn in previous literature, this paper refines the concept of CS concentration and curing time being the two dominant factors that determine the strengthening effect. The objective of this work is to review CS treatment methodologies and emphasize the critical factors that influence both CS delivery and the ground improving effect. Besides, it also aims to provide references for optimizing the approaches of CS transport and promoting its responsible use in mitigating liquefaction.
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Tian H, Kah M, Kariman K. Are Nanoparticles a Threat to Mycorrhizal and Rhizobial Symbioses? A Critical Review. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:1660. [PMID: 31396182 PMCID: PMC6668500 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.01660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Soil microorganisms can be exposed to, and affected by, nanoparticles (NPs) that are either purposely released into the environment (e.g., nanoagrochemicals and NP-containing amendments) or reach soil as nanomaterial contaminants. It is crucial to evaluate the potential impact of NPs on key plant-microbe symbioses such as mycorrhizas and rhizobia, which are vital for health, functioning and sustainability of both natural and agricultural ecosystems. Our critical review of the literature indicates that NPs may have neutral, negative, or positive effects on development of mycorrhizal and rhizobial symbioses. The net effect of NPs on mycorrhizal development is driven by various factors including NPs type, speciation, size, concentration, fungal species, and soil physicochemical properties. As expected for potentially toxic substances, NPs concentration was found to be the most critical factor determining the toxicity of NPs against mycorrhizas, as even less toxic NPs such as ZnO NPs can be inhibitory at high concentrations, and highly toxic NPs such as Ag NPs can be stimulatory at low concentrations. Likewise, rhizobia show differential responses to NPs depending on the NPs concentration and the properties of NPs, rhizobia, and growth substrate, however, most rhizobial studies have been conducted in soil-less media, and the documented effects cannot be simply interpreted within soil systems in which complex interactions occur. Overall, most studies indicating adverse effects of NPs on mycorrhizas and rhizobia have been performed using either unrealistically high NP concentrations that are unlikely to occur in soil, or simple soil-less media (e.g., hydroponic cultures) that provide limited information about the processes occurring in the real environment/agrosystems. To safeguard these ecologically paramount associations, along with other ecotoxicological considerations, large-scale application of NPs in farming systems should be preceded by long-term field trials and requires an appropriate application rate and comprehensive (preferably case-specific) assessment of the context parameters i.e., the properties of NPs, microbial symbionts, and soil. Directions and priorities for future research are proposed based on the gaps and experimental restrictions identified.
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- Hui Tian
- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- School of Environment, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, Australia
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Wu F, You Y, Zhang X, Zhang H, Chen W, Yang Y, Werner D, Tao S, Wang X. Effects of Various Carbon Nanotubes on Soil Bacterial Community Composition and Structure. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2019; 53:5707-5716. [PMID: 31046252 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.8b06909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have huge industrial potential, and their environmental impacts need to be evaluated. Knowledge of CNT impacts on soil microbial communities is still limited. To address this knowledge gap, we systematically examined dynamic effects of one type of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWs) and three multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWs) with different outer diameters on the soil bacterial community in an agricultural soil over 56 days. The results showed that SWs differently affected soil bacterial abundance, diversity, and composition as compared to MWs. The differences could have resulted from the materials' distinct physical structure and surface composition, which in turn affected their bioavailability in soil. For certain treatments, soil bacterial diversity and the relative abundance of certain predominant phyla were correlated with their exposure duration. However, many phyla recovered to their initial relative abundance within 56 days, reflecting resilience of the soil bacterial community in response to CNT-induced disturbance. Further analysis at the genus level showed differential tolerance to MWs, as well as size- and dose-dependent tolerance among bacterial genera. Predictive functional profiling showed that while CNTs initially caused fluctuations in microbial community function, community function largely converged across all treatments by the end of the 56 day exposure.
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- Fan Wu
- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , University of Nevada , Reno , Nevada 89557 , United States
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , University of Nevada , Reno , Nevada 89557 , United States
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- School of Engineering , Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU , United Kingdom
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences , Peking University , Beijing 100871 , China
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Chen M, Sun Y, Liang J, Zeng G, Li Z, Tang L, Zhu Y, Jiang D, Song B. Understanding the influence of carbon nanomaterials on microbial communities. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2019; 126:690-698. [PMID: 30875562 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2019.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Revised: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) are widely used because of their unique advantages in recent years. At the same time, the influence of CNMs on the environment is becoming increasingly prominent. This review mainly introduces the research progress in the effects of fullerenes, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and graphene on microorganisms and their toxicity mechanisms. On this basis, we have analyzed beneficial and adverse effects of fullerenes, graphene, MWCNTs and SWCNTs to microorganisms, and discussed the similarities of the toxicity mechanisms of different CNMs on microorganisms. This review helps provide ideas on how to protect microorganisms from the impacts of carbon nanomaterials, and it will be conductive to providing a strong theoretical basis for better application of carbon nanomaterials.
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- Ming Chen
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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Avila-Arias H, Nies LF, Gray MB, Turco RF. Impacts of molybdenum-, nickel-, and lithium- oxide nanomaterials on soil activity and microbial community structure. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 652:202-211. [PMID: 30366321 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.10.189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2018] [Revised: 10/12/2018] [Accepted: 10/13/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The nano forms of the metals molybdenum oxide (MoO3), nickel oxide (NiO) and lithium oxide (Li2O) are finding wide application in advanced technologies including batteries and fuel cells. We evaluated soil responses to nanoMoO3, nanoNiO, and nanoLi2O as some environmental release of the materials, either directly or following the land application of biosolids, is expected. Using Drummer soil (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Endoaquolls), we evaluated the impacts of the three nanometals on soil gas (N2O, CH4, and CO2) emissions, enzyme activities (β-glucosidase and urease), and microbial community structure (bacterial, archaeal, and eukaryal) in a 60 day microcosms incubation. Soil treated with nanoLi2O at 474 μg Li/g soil, released 3.45 times more CO2 with respect to the control. Additionally, β-glucosidase activity was decreased while urease activity increased following nanoLi2O treatment. While no clear patterns were observed for gas emissions in soils exposed to nanoMoO3 and nanoNiO, we observed a temporary suppression of β-glucosidase activity in soil treated with either metal. All three domains of microbial community were affected by increasing metal concentrations. This is the first evaluation of soil responses to nanoMoO3, nanoNiO, or nanoLi2O.
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- Helena Avila-Arias
- Department of Agronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Lyles School of Civil Engineering and Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Agronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
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Kasem KK, Mostafa M, Abd-Elsalam KA. Iron-Based Nanomaterials: Effect on Soil Microbes and Soil Health. NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE LIFE SCIENCES 2019:261-285. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-16439-3_14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Xie H, Wang H, Ji F, Liang Y, Song M, Zhang J. Tetrabromobisphenol A alters soil microbial community via selective antibacterial activity. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2018; 164:597-603. [PMID: 30153641 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.08.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Revised: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) is the most widely used brominated flame retardant. Most studies regarding TBBPA have concentrated on its occurrence, distribution, toxicity and degradation in the environment. However, little is known about its ecological effects on soil microbial communities. In this study, we investigated the effect of TBBPA on soil microbial community. Overall, the data suggested that the growth and composition of soil microorganisms were correlated to the TBBPA concentration and exposure time. Phospholipid-derived fatty acid analysis (PLFAs) showed that significant microbial growth inhibitions were 46.1% and 46.9% in 40 mg/kg TBBPA-treated soils after 45-day incubation under aerobic and anaerobic conditions, respectively. Results of PLFAs and llumina sequencing indicated that TBBPA mainly inhibited Gram-positive bacteria, but not Gram-negative bacteria. The selective antibacterial activity of TBBPA toward Gram-positive bacteria was further confirmed in pure bacteria cultures. These data suggested that, in addition to their effect on microbial growth and composition, TBBPA may affect the microbial ecology. Additional research should be carried out to identify the ecological risk of TBBPA in soil.
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- Huijun Xie
- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Institute of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Institute of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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Reyes VC, Merino N, Gedalanga PB, Van Nostrand JD, Keely SP, De Long SK, Zhou J, Mahendra S. Differential Sensitivity of Wetland-Derived Nitrogen Cycling Microorganisms to Copper Nanoparticles. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING 2018; 6:11642-11652. [PMID: 33354438 PMCID: PMC7751626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Metallic nanoparticles (NPs), the most abundant nanomaterials in consumer and industrial products, are the most probable class to enter the environment. In this study, wetland-derived microcosms were incubated with copper nanoparticles (Cu-NP) and ionic CuCl2 to investigate acute (10 days) and chronic (100 days) exposure towards nitrogen cycling microorganisms. The microbial ecology of wetlands play a crucial role in balancing nitrogen in pristine environments as well as in areas impacted by high nutrient loads (e.g., at wastewater effluent discharges). Gene abundance and expression changes were monitored using the GeoChip 5.0 high throughput functional gene microarray and metatranscriptomic shotgun sequencing (RNA-seq), respectively. After 10 days, the Cu-NP impacted microbial communities experienced structural shifts within microorganisms associated with dissimilatory nitrogen reduction accompanied by lower nitrate removal as compared to the unexposed controls. By day 100, these differences were largely resolved and nitrate removal was similar to the unexposed control. Furthermore, the Cu-NP exposed microcosms tolerated copper and were more resilient and adaptive than the unexposed controls based on the abundance and expression of other functions, including electron transfer, metal homeostasis, and stress response. These findings suggest sudden influxes of Cu-NPs into wetland systems may impair nitrogen removal initially, but long-term microbial shifts and functional redundancy would promote the net flux of total nitrogen out of the wetlands.
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- Vincent C Reyes
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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- Institute for Environmental Genomics and Department of Microbiology and Plant Biology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73072
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- National Exposure Research Laboratory, US Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH 45268
- Earth Science Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 80523
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- Institute for Environmental Genomics and Department of Microbiology and Plant Biology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73072
- Earth Science Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 900095
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Lead JR, Batley GE, Alvarez PJJ, Croteau MN, Handy RD, McLaughlin MJ, Judy JD, Schirmer K. Nanomaterials in the environment: Behavior, fate, bioavailability, and effects-An updated review. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2018; 37:2029-2063. [PMID: 29633323 DOI: 10.1002/etc.4147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 266] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2017] [Revised: 01/14/2018] [Accepted: 03/29/2018] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The present review covers developments in studies of nanomaterials (NMs) in the environment since our much cited review in 2008. We discuss novel insights into fate and behavior, metrology, transformations, bioavailability, toxicity mechanisms, and environmental impacts, with a focus on terrestrial and aquatic systems. Overall, the findings were that: 1) despite substantial developments, critical gaps remain, in large part due to the lack of analytical, modeling, and field capabilities, and also due to the breadth and complexity of the area; 2) a key knowledge gap is the lack of data on environmental concentrations and dosimetry generally; 3) substantial evidence shows that there are nanospecific effects (different from the effects of both ions and larger particles) on the environment in terms of fate, bioavailability, and toxicity, but this is not consistent for all NMs, species, and relevant processes; 4) a paradigm is emerging that NMs are less toxic than equivalent dissolved materials but more toxic than the corresponding bulk materials; and 5) translation of incompletely understood science into regulation and policy continues to be challenging. There is a developing consensus that NMs may pose a relatively low environmental risk, but because of uncertainty and lack of data in many areas, definitive conclusions cannot be drawn. In addition, this emerging consensus will likely change rapidly with qualitative changes in the technology and increased future discharges. Environ Toxicol Chem 2018;37:2029-2063. © 2018 The Authors. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of SETAC.
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- Jamie R Lead
- Center for Environmental Nanoscience and Risk, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Centre for Environmental Contaminants Research, CSIRO Land and Water, Kirrawee, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Soil and Water Sciences Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Eawag, Dübendorf, Switzerland
- School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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Ge Y, Shen C, Wang Y, Sun YQ, Schimel JP, Gardea-Torresdey JL, Holden PA. Carbonaceous Nanomaterials Have Higher Effects on Soybean Rhizosphere Prokaryotic Communities During the Reproductive Growth Phase than During Vegetative Growth. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2018; 52:6636-6646. [PMID: 29719150 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.8b00937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Carbonaceous nanomaterials (CNMs) can affect agricultural soil prokaryotic communities, but how the effects vary with the crop growth stage is unknown. To investigate this, soybean plants were cultivated in soils amended with 0, 0.1, 100, or 1000 mg kg-1 of carbon black, multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), or graphene. Soil prokaryotic communities were analyzed by Illumina sequencing at day 0 and at the soybean vegetative and reproductive stages. The sequencing data were functionally annotated using the functional annotation of prokaryotic taxa (FAPROTAX) database. The prokaryotic communities were unaffected at day 0 and were altered at the plant vegetative stage only by 0.1 mg kg-1 MWCNTs. However, at the reproductive stage, when pods were filling, most treatments (except 1000 mg kg-1 MWCNTs) altered the prokaryotic community composition, including functional groups associated with C, N, and S cycling. The lower doses of CNMs, which were previously shown to be less agglomerated and thus more bioavailable in soil relative to the higher doses, were more effective toward both overall communities and individual functional groups. Taken together, prokaryotic communities in the soybean rhizosphere can be significantly phylogenetically and functionally altered in response to bioavailable CNMs, especially when soybean plants are actively directing resources to seed production.
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- Yuan Ge
- State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100085 , China
- Bren School of Environmental Science and Management , University of California , Santa Barbara , California 93106 , United States
- Earth Research Institute , University of California , Santa Barbara , California 93106 , United States
- University of California Center for the Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN) , University of California , Santa Barbara , California 93106 , United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100085 , China
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- Bren School of Environmental Science and Management , University of California , Santa Barbara , California 93106 , United States
- Earth Research Institute , University of California , Santa Barbara , California 93106 , United States
- University of California Center for the Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN) , University of California , Santa Barbara , California 93106 , United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100085 , China
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- Earth Research Institute , University of California , Santa Barbara , California 93106 , United States
- University of California Center for the Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN) , University of California , Santa Barbara , California 93106 , United States
- Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology , University of California , Santa Barbara , California 93106 , United States
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- University of California Center for the Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN) , University of California , Santa Barbara , California 93106 , United States
- Department of Chemistry , University of Texas at El Paso , El Paso , Texas 79968 , United States
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- Bren School of Environmental Science and Management , University of California , Santa Barbara , California 93106 , United States
- Earth Research Institute , University of California , Santa Barbara , California 93106 , United States
- University of California Center for the Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN) , University of California , Santa Barbara , California 93106 , United States
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Liu Y, Li Y, Hua X, Müller K, Wang H, Yang T, Wang Q, Peng X, Wang M, Pang Y, Qi J, Yang Y. Glyphosate application increased catabolic activity of gram-negative bacteria but impaired soil fungal community. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:14762-14772. [PMID: 29541980 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-1676-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 03/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Glyphosate is a non-selective organophosphate herbicide that is widely used in agriculture, but its effects on soil microbial communities are highly variable and often contradictory, especially for high dose applications. We applied glyphosate at two rates: the recommended rate of 50 mg active ingredient kg-1 soil and 10-fold this rate to simulate multiple glyphosate applications during a growing season. After 6 months, we investigated the effects on the composition of soil microbial community, the catabolic activity and the genetic diversity of the bacterial community using phospholipid fatty acids (PLFAs), community level catabolic profiles (CLCPs), and 16S rRNA denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE). Microbial biomass carbon (Cmic) was reduced by 45%, and the numbers of the cultivable bacteria and fungi were decreased by 84 and 63%, respectively, under the higher glyphosate application rate. According to the PLFA analysis, the fungal biomass was reduced by 29% under both application rates. However, the CLCPs showed that the catabolic activity of the gram-negative (G-) bacterial community was significantly increased under the high glyphosate application rate. Furthermore, the DGGE analysis indicated that the bacterial community in the soil that had received the high glyphosate application rate was dominated by G- bacteria. Real-time PCR results suggested that copies of the glyphosate tolerance gene (EPSPS) increased significantly in the treatment with the high glyphosate application rate. Our results indicated that fungi were impaired through glyphosate while G- bacteria played an important role in the tolerance of microbiota to glyphosate applications.
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- Yehao Liu
- NJU-NJFU Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- NJU-NJFU Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- School of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, 311300, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Environmental Protection Agency, Nanjing, 210042, China
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- The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited, Ruakura Research Centre, Private Bag, Hamilton, 3123, New Zealand
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- School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, China
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- NJU-NJFU Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- NJU-NJFU Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- NJU-NJFU Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- NJU-NJFU Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- NJU-NJFU Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- NJU-NJFU Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- NJU-NJFU Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Part F, Berge N, Baran P, Stringfellow A, Sun W, Bartelt-Hunt S, Mitrano D, Li L, Hennebert P, Quicker P, Bolyard SC, Huber-Humer M. A review of the fate of engineered nanomaterials in municipal solid waste streams. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2018; 75:427-449. [PMID: 29477652 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2018.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2017] [Revised: 01/15/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2018] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Significant knowledge and data gaps associated with the fate of product-embedded engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in waste management processes exist that limit our current ability to develop appropriate end-of-life management strategies. This review paper was developed as part of the activities of the IWWG ENMs in Waste Task Group. The specific objectives of this review paper are to assess the current knowledge associated with the fate of ENMs in commonly used waste management processes, including key processes and mechanisms associated with ENM fate and transport in each waste management process, and to use that information to identify the data gaps and research needs in this area. Literature associated with the fate of ENMs in wastes was reviewed and summarized. Overall, results from this literature review indicate a need for continued research in this area. No work has been conducted to quantify ENMs present in discarded materials and an understanding of ENM release from consumer products under conditions representative of those found in relevant waste management process is needed. Results also indicate that significant knowledge gaps associated with ENM behaviour exist for each waste management process investigated. There is a need for additional research investigating the fate of different types of ENMs at larger concentration ranges with different surface chemistries. Understanding how changes in treatment process operation may influence ENM fate is also needed. A series of specific research questions associated with the fate of ENMs during the management of ENM-containing wastes have been identified and used to direct future research in this area.
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- Florian Part
- Department of Water-Atmosphere-Environment, Institute of Waste Management, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Muthgasse 107, 1190 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Carolina, 300 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29208, United States.
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- Unit of Technologies of Fuels, RWTH Aachen University, Wüllnerstraße 2, 52062 Aachen, Germany
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- Faculty of Engineering and the Environment, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ, Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Southern Methodist University, 3101 Dyer Street, Dallas, TX 75205, United States
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- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1110 S. 67th St., Omaha, NE 68182-0178, United States
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- Process Engineering, Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 133, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Carolina, 300 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29208, United States
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- National Institute for Industrial and Environmental Risk Assessment (INERIS), BP 33, 13545 Aix-en-Provence Cedex 4, France
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- Unit of Technologies of Fuels, RWTH Aachen University, Wüllnerstraße 2, 52062 Aachen, Germany
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- Environmental Research & Education Foundation, 3301 Benson Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27609, United States
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- Department of Water-Atmosphere-Environment, Institute of Waste Management, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Muthgasse 107, 1190 Vienna, Austria
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Lai RWS, Yeung KWY, Yung MMN, Djurišić AB, Giesy JP, Leung KMY. Regulation of engineered nanomaterials: current challenges, insights and future directions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:3060-3077. [PMID: 28639026 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-9489-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2017] [Accepted: 06/07/2017] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Substantial production and wide applications of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have raised concerns over their potential influences on the environment and humans. However, regulations of products containing ENMs are scarce, even in countries with the greatest volume of ENMs produced, such as the United States and China. After a comprehensive review of life cycles of ENMs, five major challenges to regulators posed by ENMs are proposed in this review: (a) ENMs exhibit variable physicochemical characteristics, which makes them difficult for regulators to establish regulatory definition; (b) Due to diverse sources and transport pathways for ENMs, it is difficult to monitor or predict their fates in the environment; (c) There is a lack of reliable techniques for quantifying exposures to ENMs; (d) Because of diverse intrinsic properties of ENMs and dynamic environmental conditions, it is difficult to predict bioavailability of ENMs on wildlife and the environment; and (e) There are knowledge gaps in toxicity and toxic mechanisms of ENMs from which to predict their hazards. These challenges are all related to issues in conventional assessments of risks that regulators rely on. To address the fast-growing nanotechnology market with limited resources, four ENMs (nanoparticles of Ag, TiO2, ZnO and Fe2O3) have been prioritized for research. Compulsory reporting schemes (registration and labelling) for commercial products containing ENMs should be adopted. Moreover, to accommodate their potential risks in time, an integrative use of quantitative structure-activity relationship and adverse outcome pathway (QSAR-AOP), together with qualitative alternatives to conventional risk assessment are proposed as tools for decision making of regulators.
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- Racliffe W S Lai
- The Swire Institute of Marine Science and School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- The Swire Institute of Marine Science and School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- The Swire Institute of Marine Science and School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- The Swire Institute of Marine Science and School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences and Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- The Swire Institute of Marine Science and School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China.
- State Key Laboratory in Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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Mohamed MA, Hashim AF, Alghuthaymi MA, Abd-Elsalam KA. Nano-carbon: Plant Growth Promotion and Protection. NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE LIFE SCIENCES 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-91161-8_7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Vithanage M, Seneviratne M, Ahmad M, Sarkar B, Ok YS. Contrasting effects of engineered carbon nanotubes on plants: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2017; 39:1421-1439. [PMID: 28444473 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-017-9957-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 04/18/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Rapid surge of interest for carbon nanotube (CNT) in the last decade has made it an imperative member of nanomaterial family. Because of the distinctive physicochemical properties, CNTs are widely used in a number of scientific applications including plant sciences. This review mainly describes the role of CNT in plant sciences. Contradictory effects of CNT on plants physiology are reported. CNT can act as plant growth inducer causing enhanced plant dry biomass and root/shoot lengths. At the same time, CNT can cause negative effects on plants by forming reactive oxygen species in plant tissues, consequently leading to cell death. Enhanced seed germination with CNT is related to the water uptake process. CNT can be positioned as micro-tubes inside the plant body to enhance the water uptake efficiency. Due to its ability to act as a slow-release fertilizer and plant growth promoter, CNT is transpiring as a novel nano-carbon fertilizer in the field of agricultural sciences. On the other hand, accumulation of CNT in soil can cause deleterious effects on soil microbial diversity, composition and population. It can further modify the balance between plant-toxic metals in soil, thereby enhancing the translocation of heavy metal(loids) into the plant system. The research gaps that need careful attention have been identified in this review.
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- Meththika Vithanage
- Environmental Chemodynamics Project, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
- International Centre for Applied Climate Science, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia.
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- Department of Botany, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, Australia
- Department of Geological Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 47405, USA
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- Korea Biochar Research Center and Department of Biological Environment, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 200-701, Korea.
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Gong X, Huang D, Liu Y, Peng Z, Zeng G, Xu P, Cheng M, Wang R, Wan J. Remediation of contaminated soils by biotechnology with nanomaterials: bio-behavior, applications, and perspectives. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2017; 38:455-468. [DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2017.1368446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Xiaomin Gong
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Changsha, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Changsha, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Changsha, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Changsha, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Changsha, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Changsha, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Changsha, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Changsha, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Changsha, China
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Emissions and Possible Environmental Implication of Engineered Nanomaterials (ENMs) in the Atmosphere. ATMOSPHERE 2017. [DOI: 10.3390/atmos8050084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Berry TD, Filley TR, Clavijo AP, Bischoff Gray M, Turco R. Degradation and Microbial Uptake of C 60 Fullerols in Contrasting Agricultural Soils. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2017; 51:1387-1394. [PMID: 28024122 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.6b04637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The environmental fate of functionalized carbon nanomaterials (CNM) remains poorly understood. Using 13C-labeled nanomaterial we present the results of a study investigating the mineralization and microbial uptake of surface-functionalized C60 (fullerols) in agricultural soils with contrasting properties. Soil microcosms rapidly mineralized fullerol C, as determined by 13C-content in the respired CO2, with higher fullerol mineralization in an organic, clay-rich soil versus a silty, low C soil (∼56.3% vs ∼30.9% fullerol C mineralized over 65 days). By tracking the enriched 13C from fullerol into microbial phospholipid fatty acids (PLFA) we also report, for the first time, the incorporation of nanomaterial-derived C into soil microbial biomass, primarily by fungi and Gram-negative bacteria. While more fullerol C was incorporated into PLFA in the organic C-rich soil (0.77% vs 0.19% of PLFA C), this soil incorporated fullerol C into biomass less efficiently than the silty, low C soil (0.13% and 0.84% of assimilated fullerol C, respectively). These results demonstrate that, in contrast to pristine C60, surface functionalized C60 are unlikely to accumulate in surface soils and are readily mineralized by a range of soil microorganisms.
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- Timothy D Berry
- Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University , West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University , West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Agronomy, Purdue University , West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Agronomy, Purdue University , West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Agronomy, Purdue University , West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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Pallavi, Mehta CM, Srivastava R, Arora S, Sharma AK. Impact assessment of silver nanoparticles on plant growth and soil bacterial diversity. 3 Biotech 2016; 6:254. [PMID: 28330326 PMCID: PMC5125160 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-016-0567-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2016] [Accepted: 11/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The present study was carried out to investigate the impact of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on the growth of three different crop species, wheat (Triticum aestivum, var. UP2338), cowpea (Vigna sinensis, var. Pusa Komal), and Brassica (Brassica juncea, var. Pusa Jai Kisan), along with their impact on the rhizospheric bacterial diversity. Three different concentrations (0, 50 and 75 ppm) of AgNPs were applied through foliar spray. After harvesting, shoot and root parameters were compared, and it was observed that wheat was relatively unaffected by all AgNP treatments. The optimum growth promotion and increased root nodulation were observed at 50 ppm treatment in cowpea, while improved shoot parameters were recorded at 75 ppm in Brassica. To observe the impact of AgNPs on soil bacterial community, sampling was carried out from the rhizosphere of these crops at 20 and 40 days after the spraying of AgNPS. The bacterial diversity of these samples was analyzed by both cultural and molecular techniques (denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis). It is clearly evident from the results that application of AgNPs changes the soil bacterial diversity and this is further influenced by the plant species grown in that soil. Also, the functional bacterial diversity differed with different concentrations of AgNPs.
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Kwak JI, An YJ. The current state of the art in research on engineered nanomaterials and terrestrial environments: Different-scale approaches. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2016; 151:368-382. [PMID: 27540869 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2016.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2016] [Revised: 07/07/2016] [Accepted: 08/06/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Recent studies regarding the environmental fate of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) reported that most ENMs were eventually deposited in landfills. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the environmental effects of ENMs on soils through long-term and environmentally relevant studies. Our review of 65 studies published since 2007 revealed that ENMs had adverse effects on terrestrial species, including soil microorganisms, plants, and earthworms. The papers reported the results of soil toxicity tests for ENMs at the microcosm and mesocosm levels, in the field, and through food chains, as well as their effects on species sensitivity distributions. Little research has been conducted on the interaction between ENMs and actual environmental conditions, such as their effects on a community of multiple species or species sensitivity distributions. Few studies have used mesocosms, and only a single study has been conducted in the field. The present review provides a broad perspective on the impact of ENMs on soil organisms as reported in the literature and highlights directions for future work.
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- Jin Il Kwak
- Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, South Korea.
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Maity A, Natarajan N, Vijay D, Srinivasan R, Pastor M, Malaviya DR. Influence of Metal Nanoparticles (NPs) on Germination and Yield of Oat (Avena sativa) and Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s40011-016-0796-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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