
Antiviral-nanoparticle interactions and reactions
Fundamental design parameters for future development of novel antiviral nanomaterials.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2021,8, 11-19
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00980F

Probing the immune responses to nanoparticles across environmental species. A perspective of the EU Horizon 2020 project PANDORA
Here we discuss the potential of engineered nanoparticles to act as agents affecting the immune status in different environmentally relevant species, with a focus on the emerging experimental models launched by the EU Horizon 2020 project PANDORA.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 3216-3232
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00732C
Interactions between organic pollutants and carbon nanomaterials and the associated impact on microbial availability and degradation in soil: a review
Impact of carbon nanomaterials on soil organic pollutant biodegradation is associated with their interactions with pollutant and toxicity to microorganisms.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 2486-2508
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00515K
Interplay between engineered nanomaterials and microbiota
Engineered nanomaterials (ENM) have a potential to modulate microbiota and induce harmful or beneficial effects in the host. However, the causal factors of ENM-induced dysbiosis remain unknown.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 2454-2485
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00557F

The gut barrier and the fate of engineered nanomaterials: a view from comparative physiology
Despite the diverse structures and functions of the gut barrier in the animal kingdom, some common features of gut lumen chemistry control the behaviour of engineered nanomaterials, and with some potentially novel uptake pathways in invertebrates.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 1874-1898
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00174K
What will happen when microorganisms “meet” photocatalysts and photocatalysis?
In recent years, photocatalytic technology has been widely studied as an environmental restoration technology and energy production technology to solve the two crises of energy shortage and environmental pollution.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 702-723
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EN01318K
Algae response to engineered nanoparticles: current understanding, mechanisms and implications
The key algal response mechanisms to cope with NP toxicity and implications for algal bloom control by NPs.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2019,6, 1026-1042
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8EN01368C
Ageing remarkably alters the toxicity of carbon black particles towards susceptible cells: determined by differential changes of surface oxygen groups
Ageing process remarkably alters the toxicity of carbon black particles towards susceptible cells via changing the species of their surface oxygen groups.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 1633-1641
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00281J
Surface modification mediates the interaction between fullerene and lysozyme: protein structure and antibacterial activity
Hydrophilic surface modification enhanced the interaction between fullerene and lysozyme to induce more protein conformational changes and enzyme activity loss.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2021,8, 76-85
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00645A
Improving the utilization rate of foliar nitrogen fertilizers by surface roughness engineering of silica spheres
Silica spheres were successfully used to improve the utilization rate of foliar nitrogen fertilizers on leaves by surface roughness engineering.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 3526-3535
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00686F

Mechanistic insights into toxicity pathways induced by nanomaterials in Daphnia magna from analysis of the composition of the acquired protein corona
Secreted corona composition of Ag and TiO2 NMs, evaluated after 7 days of continuous exposure to daphnids, provides important insights into the biological pathways perturbed by the NMs.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 3343-3359
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00625D

Alleviation of nitrogen stress in rice (Oryza sativa) by ceria nanoparticles
This study explored the potential of ceria nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) to alleviate stress in hydroponic rice caused by low N (LN) and high N (HN) stresses.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 2930-2940
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00757A
A high-throughput method to characterize the gut bacteria growth upon engineered nanomaterial treatment
We developed a DNA-based quantification (DBQ) method in a 96-well plate format. The applicability of this method for several types of ENMs was proved in both pure bacterial culture and in vitro human gut microbiome community.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 3155-3166
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00568A
Comparative physiological and metabolomics analysis reveals that single-walled carbon nanohorns and ZnO nanoparticles affect salt tolerance in Sophora alopecuroides
Using physiology and metabolome analyses, we showed the promoting effects of single-walled carbon nanohorns and ZnO nanoparticles on plant growth and salt tolerance in Sophora alopecuroides seedlings.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 2968-2981
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00582G
Enhanced sieving of cellulosic microfiber membranes via tuning of interlayer spacing
Functionally active membranes made of cellulosic microfibers (CMFs) have emerged as promising sorbents for the removal of nano-sized pollutants from water.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 2941-2952
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00613K
Copper sulfide nanoparticles suppress Gibberella fujikuroi infection in rice (Oryza sativa L.) by multiple mechanisms: contact-mortality, nutritional modulation and phytohormone regulation
This study demonstrates that synthesized copper sulfide nanoparticles with a rapid Cu dissolution rate can suppress Gibberella fujikuroi infection in rice (Oryza sativa L.).
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 2632-2643
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00535E
Facet-dependent reductive dissolution of hematite nanoparticles by Shewanella putrefaciens CN-32
The hematite {001} possessed more adsorption sites, more positive redox potential, and higher conductivity than {100}, resulting that the dissimilatory iron reduction rate of hematite {001} by S. putrefaciens CN-32 was easier than that of {100}.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 2522-2531
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00555J
Interaction of nano-quantum dots (CdSe@ZnS) and extracellular proteins in activated sludge revealed by bio-nano science
This work describes a novel approach for the purification of extracellular proteins (EP) from activated sludge, and provides an insight into the interaction between NPs and actual EP in the active sludge (AS) system.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 2795-2808
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00392A
A 3D soil-like nanostructured fabric for the development of bacterial biofilms for agricultural and environmental uses
Creation of beads-and-fibres 3D nanoscaffolds mimicking the typical architecture of soils at microscale and nanoscale for the development of bacterial biofilms for agricultural and environmental applications.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 2546-2572
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00268B
Realistic polyethylene terephthalate nanoplastics and the size- and surface coating-dependent toxicological impacts on zebrafish embryos
The preparation of realistic polyethylene terephthalate nanoplastics and the preliminary toxicological assessment of the as-prepared PET NPs in zebrafish embryos was carried out.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 2313-2324
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00464B
Emerging investigator series: molecular mechanisms of plant salinity stress tolerance improvement by seed priming with cerium oxide nanoparticles
Engineered nanomaterials interfaced with plant seeds can improve stress tolerance during the vulnerable seedling stage.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 2214-2228
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00387E

Biological effects of allergen–nanoparticle conjugates: uptake and immune effects determined on hAELVi cells under submerged vs. air–liquid interface conditions
An allergen–nanoparticle interaction study was performed using hAELVi cells grown under submerged vs. air–liquid interface culture conditions. Choice of cellular models showed impact on the investigation of uptake kinetics and inflammatory responses.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 2073-2086
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EN01353A
Carbon-based nanomaterials alter the composition of the fungal endophyte community in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
The composition of the rice endophyte community was investigated as affected by reduced graphene oxide (rGO), multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), and fullerene (C60) at 10–250 mg L−1 under hydroponic conditions.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 2047-2060
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EN01400D
Dual roles of glutathione in silver nanoparticle detoxification and enhancement of nitrogen assimilation in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill)
Glutathione can alleviate the silver nanoparticle-induced phytotoxicity and enhance the nitrogen assimilation in soybean.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 1954-1966
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00147C
Sulfidation attenuates the adverse impacts of metallic nanoparticles on anammox from the perspective of chronic exposure
The risks of metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) in anammox have attracted increasing attention; however, how sulfidation, an important environmental transformation process, affects their toxicity potential is unclear.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 1681-1691
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00219D

Nuclear translocation of silver ions and hepatocyte nuclear receptor impairment upon exposure to silver nanoparticles
Upon exposure to non-toxic concentration of silver nanoparticles, only the ionic form of silver is found in the nucleus leading to an endocrine disruptor-like effect.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 1373-1387
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EN01348B
Efficacy of chitosan/double-stranded RNA polyplex nanoparticles for gene silencing under variable environmental conditions
Chitosan/dsRNA polyplex nanoparticles have shown great potential as insect biocontrol agents. Here, we show that polyplex nanoparticles have their gene silencing capacity altered by environmental variables.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 1582-1592
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EN00137F

Interaction of silver nanoparticles with antioxidant enzymes
This paper revealed that the changes in the protein conformation and the dissolution of silver nanoparticles depended on the protein structure and could result in different degrees of enzymatic activity modulation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 1507-1517
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EN01284B
Trophic transfer and biomagnification of fullerenol nanoparticles in an aquatic food chain
Understanding the trophic transfer and biomagnification potential of nanomaterials in aquatic food chains is crucial for assessing the environmental risks of such materials.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 1240-1251
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EN01277J
The fate of CdS quantum dots in plants as revealed by extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) analysis
The use of quantum dots (QDs) is widespread and as such, the potential risk associated with their dispersion in the environment has stimulated research on their interaction with potential sensitive receptors.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 1150-1162
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EN01433K
Underlying mechanisms of reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress photoinduced by graphene and its surface-functionalized derivatives
Graphene can be modified by different functional groups through various transformation processes in the environment.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 782-792
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EN01295H
Single-molecule determination of the phase- and facet-dependent adsorption of alginate on iron oxides
Single-molecule determination provides the energetics and mechanisms of the origin of the phase- or facet-dependent adsorption of alginate on iron oxides.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 954-962
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EN01383K
Identification of toxicity effects of Cu2O materials on C. elegans as a function of environmental ionic composition
C. elegans worms encountering Cu2O particles can either avoid and survive or they can ingest them and experience toxic effects. Phosphate induces particle oxidation and Cu ion precipitation, improving survival even after ingestion.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2020,7, 645-655
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EN00686A
Plug-and-play safe-by-design production of metal-doped tellurium nanoparticles with safer antimicrobial activities
A plug-and-play continuous flow system was developed for convenient and green production of heterogeneous tellurium nanoparticles with safer antimicrobial activity.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2019,6, 2074-2083
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EN00372J
Emerging investigator series: protein adsorption and transformation on catalytic and food-grade TiO2 nanoparticles in the presence of dissolved organic carbon
The adsorption and unfolding behavior of bovine serum albumin onto catalytic- and food-grade titanium dioxide nanoparticles is dependent on the surface chemistry of the nanoparticles and their environmental exposure history.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2019,6, 1688-1703
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EN00130A
Progressive stress response of the anaerobic granular sludge to nickel nanoparticles: experimental investigations and mathematic modelling
Long-term exposure to Ni-NPs induced progressive and unrecoverable inhibition of the activity of the AGS.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2019,6, 1536-1548
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EN00190E

Protein corona formed on silver nanoparticles in blood plasma is highly selective and resistant to physicochemical changes of the solution
Highlighted are the protein properties determining protein binding to the silver nanoparticle surface.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2019,6, 1089-1098
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8EN01054D
Mechanistic studies on the antibacterial behavior of Ag nanoparticles decorated with carbon dots having different oxidation degrees
The antibacterial mechanism of CDs@AgNPs is interpreted clearly in the perspective of nano/cell interface interactions.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2019,6, 1168-1179
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8EN01090K
A study on the dependence of bacteria adhesion on the polymer nanofibre diameter
Analysing the dependence of bacteria adhesion on the diameter of nanofibres to improve cell-to-material adhesion for target applications.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2019,6, 778-797
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8EN01237G
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