Themed collection Environmental Science: Nano Recent Review Articles

Drawing the picture of the opportunities and challenges of using in vitro data to calculate effect factors in LCA.

Fragmentation of plastic waste in the environment can lead to the formation of nanoscale plastic debris (NPD) of size < 1 μm.

Design, use, and recyclability of carbon nanomaterials in membranes provide new opportunities for advancing separation applications.

FRAME: Framework for Relevance And Methods Evaluation.

By comprehensively analyzing and discussing the application progress, environmental behavior and ecotoxicology of palladium-based nanomaterials (Pd-NMs), guidelines are provided for the sustainable development of Pd-NMs.

CDs in sustainable agricultural production can significantly aid in meeting global food demand while maintaining environmental resilience.

Diagram of components of controlled- and sustained-release micro/nanocarriers of pesticide: nanomaterials and stimuli-responsive triggers (R stands for different groups).

In this review article, key factors about the 2D MXene nanomaterials in electrochemical and biomedical applications have been reviewed and discussed.

The removal of gases, organics, heavy metals and radionuclides on zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs).

The halloysite clay nanotube lumen has shown great application potential in the field of environmental remediation. This relies on delicate manipulation of the clay nanotube lumen and benefits from the unique functionality of the nanotube lumen.

This review highlights the characteristics of adsorption and desorption of aromatic VOCs on various PCAs as well as the integrated technologies for emission control and resource recovery of industrial VOC exhaust.

Strategies to improve the photocatalytic activity of PDI are summarized. The system factor and water chemistry affecting the photocatalytic activity for organic pollutant removal are discussed. The stability and future challenges are discussed.

The development of nanotechnology and the widespread application of metal-based nanoparticles (MNPs) in various consumer products have released a large number of nanoparticles into soil environment, especially agricultural systems.

Many outbreaks of emerging disease (e.g., avian influenza, COVID-19) are enhanced by the environmental dissemination of viruses. Nanotechnology enabled tools have the potential to detect viruses in complex environmental matrices.

The varied use and disposal of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has allowed their presence in reclaimed water and sewage sludge, making them possibly available in agricultural soils.

Applications of nanotechnology in biopesticides could achieve controlled release, increase the solubility, and exhibit location targeting and strong compatibility.

Carbon nanomaterial-based membranes exhibit fascinating permselectivity for water and wastewater treatment, and their performance could be further improved under electrochemical assistance, benefiting from their good electrical conductivity.

Nano-agricultural technology is a promising alternative for sustainable control crop biotic stress that has more economic and environmental benefits as compared with conventional analogues.

This review discusses the interactions between graphene-based nanomaterials and microbial communities in different environmental compartments reconstituted in microcosms, from soil and freshwater to bioprocesses treating waste.

By compiling quantitative information obtained from 1154 publications, the present study aims at offering an overview on how the interaction between nanomaterials & plants has been approached.

Nanoparticle (NP)-based colorimetric methods are extensively used for the rapid detection of different substances and SARS-CoV-2 in various fields such as environmental science, virology, pollution research, food industry, as well as biomedicine.

The complex process of photosynthesis requires precise arrangements of light harvesting molecules in the photosynthetic system.

Potential release pathways, environmental transformations and health risks of QDs.

A comprehensive and critical overview of graphene-based adsorbents in capturing various water contaminants within the recent five years is presented to drive the rational development of high-performance adsorbents with graphene and its derivatives.

This review highlights the importance and advantages of synchrotron radiation (SR)-based techniques for revealing the interactions at the nano–bio interface.

Carbon dots derived from natural sources have drawn tremendous interest due to their superior characteristics. However, it is essential to evaluate both their biological and environmental impacts on contributions and the emerging concerns.

Recent progress in environmental remediation, colloidal behavior and biological effects of MXene was summarized.

Herein, high-performance functional nanomaterials which are demonstrated as efficient adsorbents, membrane materials, and membrane-based water treatment devices are reviewed envisaging simple and scalable water purification technologies.

Many 2D materials undergo chemical degradation in the environment or living systems. This review converts raw literature data into standard kinetic parameters for meta-analysis, and discusses implications for 2D technologies and risk assessment.

MNPs may undergo different environmental transformations in aquatic systems, consequently changing their mobility, bioavailability and toxicity to freshwater invertebrates.

This review provides guidance for solar absorber design, selection, and optimization, and evaporation system engineering for efficient solar-driven evaporation.

Nanotechnology has received attention in the recent decade due to a plethora of advantages over conventional agriculture techniques, in terms of improved effectiveness, decreased input needs, and lesser environmental toxicity.

Recent advances in the applications of nanozymes for the efficient detection/removal of organic pollutants.

This review focuses on the correlation between the physico-chemical characteristics of TiO₂ nanoparticles, their passage through biological barriers, and the impact of this nanomaterial on human and environmental health.

An overview of the strategies for boosting C₂₊ selectivity by manipulating CO*(CO).

Quantum dots (QDs) have unique properties, which make them valuable in some commercial technologies. This review discusses the major types and applications of QDs, their potential environmental exposures, fates, and adverse effects on organisms.

A systematic review of the use of single particle ICP-MS to analyse engineered nanomaterials in biological samples has highlighted that efforts have focused on a select few compositions and there is a lack of information for some important tissues.

Nanoparticles, such as dust or fine particles, are regarded as hazardous materials to human organs, and the interest in understanding their biological mechanisms and cellular response of nanoparticles is growing.

Surface modified nano-catalysts to improve the performance of photocatalytic degradation of VOC.

In this review, the impact of the structure dimensionality and surface morphologies of WO₃ for efficient detection of gases such as H₂, NH₃, H₂S, CO, O₃, VOCs etc. along with the influence of surface functionalization and doping has been discussed.

This article reviews the plant uptake of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) that occurred in soil systems and the in planta fate of Ag.

In the field of nanocatalysis, noble metal nanoparticles (NPs) have aroused tremendous attention owing to their superb catalytic efficiency, especially in the catalytic reduction of nitroaromatics.

Worldwide industrialization and population growth have caused dramatic environmental pollution that has led to a water crisis.

This review summarizes the application of porous g-C₃N₄ in water treatment and modification to enhance its catalytic performance, showing the potential of porous g-C₃N₄ for the actual treatment of water bodies.

This review highlights recent and important advances related to the structure properties and application of graphdiyne (GDY)-based nanocomposites for environmental remediation.

Biodynamic, in vivo, and omics-based approaches will capture the complex ecological interactions of AgNPs with non-target organisms.

The use of various aspects of food processing, including the direct inclusion of nano-additives, are rapidly increasing in the field of nanotechnology to enhance the desired qualities in food production, use and storage.

The toxicity and ecotoxicity effects, handling and disposal of synthetic amorphous silica nanoparticles and aerogels are reviewed and discussed.

Foliar spray of NPs is more effective than root/soil application, but potential human exposure and plant toxicity should be addressed.

Electrocatalytic degradation of antibiotics.

A critical review which delves into the advantages of the use of carbon quantum dots (CQDs) in nano-based cancer therapy, which includes its more positive environmental impact compared to previous systems.

Recent developments in nanotechnology and engineering have produced a plethora of nanomaterials with amazing physical/chemical properties and enhanced sensing potential for various heavy metals in the environment.

This review article describes the main technologies for CO₂ capture, highlights the latest research status of nanomaterials for CO₂ capture, and investigates the influence of surface microstructure and modification of materials on CO₂ capture.