We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Papers
61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Enhanced Biocompatibility and Multifunctional Properties of Iron-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Applications
ClearEmerging Trends in the Application of Green Synthesized Biocompatible ZnO Nanoparticles for Translational Paradigm in Cancer Therapy
This review covers zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized using environmentally friendly methods and their potential applications in cancer treatment. While not directly about microplastics, the study addresses the broader concern of engineered nanomaterial safety and biocompatibility with human cells. Understanding nanoparticle toxicity is relevant to the microplastics field because nanoplastics share similar size ranges and raise comparable questions about how tiny particles interact with human tissues.
The Influence of Supplementation with Zinc in Micro and Nano Forms on the Metabolism of Fatty Acids in Livers of Rats with Breast Cancer.
This study investigated the effects of zinc nano- and microparticles as dietary supplements on fatty acid metabolism in rats with breast cancer. This pharmacology study focuses on zinc supplementation and cancer biochemistry, with no direct relevance to environmental microplastics.
Nanomaterials in Drug Delivery: Strengths and Opportunities in Medicine
This review covers how nanomaterials are being used to improve drug delivery for treating cancer and infections, offering better targeted therapy with fewer side effects. While not directly about microplastics, the research on how nanoparticles interact with human tissues provides insight into how similarly sized nanoplastics might behave once inside the body.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Vitamins E and C in Mitigating the Toxic Effects of Zinc Oxide Bulk and Nanoparticles on Fish: A Review
This paper is not relevant to microplastics — it is a review of how vitamins E and C can reduce the toxic effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles on fish in aquatic environments.
Effect of zinc oxide nanoparticle types on the structural, mechanical and antibacterial properties of carrageenan-based composite films
Researchers synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles from three different zinc salts and incorporated them into carrageenan composite films, evaluating how synthesis precursor affects the structural, mechanical, and antibacterial properties of the resulting biopolymer composites. The study identified which ZnONP synthesis route produces nanoparticles with the most favorable properties for food packaging applications.
Magnetic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Their Use in Biomedical Field
This review covers the synthesis, properties, and biomedical uses of magnetic nanoparticles for applications like drug delivery, medical imaging, and cancer treatment. While not directly about microplastics, the same nanoparticle technologies discussed here are being adapted for environmental cleanup, including the removal of microplastics from water. The paper serves as a useful reference for understanding the nanotechnology tools that could help address microplastic pollution.
Mini review on the application research of nanoscale zero valent iron in water treatment
This mini-review covers nanoscale zero valent iron (nZVI) particles as tools for environmental pollution control, capable of adsorbing and chemically reducing heavy metals and organic contaminants in water. These nanomaterials are also being explored for microplastic removal and the breakdown of plastic-associated chemical pollutants in water treatment.
Recent Progress in ZnO-Based Nanostructures for Photocatalytic Antimicrobial in Water Treatment: A Review
This review summarized recent progress in ZnO-based nanostructures for photocatalytic antimicrobial water treatment, highlighting how nanostructure morphology and doping strategies enhance reactive oxygen species generation and broaden applications for removing pathogens and micropollutants including microplastics.
Environmental remediation approaches by nanoscale zero valent iron (nZVI) based on its reductivity: a review
This review covers how nanoscale zero-valent iron particles can be used to clean up contaminated wastewater through chemical reduction of pollutants like heavy metals and organic compounds. While not directly about microplastics, these remediation technologies are relevant because they represent advanced approaches to treating the kinds of contaminated water that often also contains microplastic pollution.
Examining the Ecological Footprint of Microplastics: A Holistic Exploration from Genesis to Demise
This review summarizes the origins, environmental distribution, health impacts, and detection methods for microplastics across soil, water, and air, and highlights a promising remediation approach using metal oxide nanoparticles (titanium dioxide, iron oxide, zinc oxide) that can break down microplastics via surface reactions and reactive oxygen species. It provides a useful overview of both the problem's scope and emerging nanoparticle-based solutions for cleaning up contaminated environments.
Toward Understanding the Environmental Risks of Combined Microplastics/Nanomaterials Exposures: Unveiling ZnO Transformations after Adsorption onto Polystyrene Microplastics in Environmental Solutions
Researchers investigated how zinc oxide nanomaterials adsorb onto polystyrene microplastics in aquatic environments, finding significant chemical transformations of ZnO into zinc-sulfide and zinc-phosphate species, revealing that microplastics can alter the environmental fate of co-occurring nanomaterials.
Core-Shell Fe3O4@C Nanoparticles as Highly Effective T2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies
Researchers developed carbon-coated iron oxide nanoparticles that show promise as highly effective contrast agents for MRI scans. The carbon shell made the particles biocompatible and water-friendly, and testing in both cell cultures and living animals confirmed they produced clear, high-contrast images with minimal toxicity.
Preparation, Characterization and Adsorption Properties of Chitosan-Iron Nanocomposite
This paper is not directly about microplastics — it describes the synthesis and characterization of a chitosan-iron oxide nanocomposite for removing methyl green dye from water, with no connection to microplastic pollution.
Bioremediation of zinc metals and microplastics by biosynthesizing zinc oxide nanoparticles from isolated bacteria of the Caspian Sea, Iran
Researchers isolated bacteria from the Caspian Sea that can synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles, and tested these nanoparticles for removing zinc metal contamination and microplastics from water. The biogenic approach offers an environmentally safer alternative to chemically synthesized nanoparticles for water remediation.
Adsorption of Lead from Effluents Using Synthesized ZnO Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Study for Wastewater Treatment
This paper is not about microplastics — it evaluates synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles as an adsorbent for removing lead from contaminated water, addressing heavy metal pollution in wastewater treatment.
Zinc Oxide-Loaded Recycled PET Nanofibers for Applications in Healthcare and Biomedical Devices
Researchers created antibacterial nanofiber membranes by recycling PET plastic waste and coating it with zinc oxide nanoparticles. The recycled materials effectively killed bacteria and fungi while being safe for human cells and showing no side effects when implanted in mice. This approach turns plastic pollution into useful healthcare materials, though the long-term health effects of wearing or using recycled microplastic-based products still need study.
Comparison of MAF-32 and a One-Pot Synthesized Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide/MAF-32 Composite for the Adsorption of Diclofenac
This paper is not about microplastics. It describes the development of a magnetic composite material for removing the pharmaceutical pollutant diclofenac from water. While pharmaceutical water contamination is a public health concern, this study focuses on materials science and drug removal technology rather than microplastic pollution or its health effects.
Removal of Nano-Zinc Oxide (nZnO) from Simulated Waters by C/F/S—Focusing on the Role of Synthetic Coating, Organic Ligand, and Solution Chemistry
This study examined how to remove nano-zinc oxide particles from water using coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation processes. As engineered nanoparticles increasingly enter water supplies, effective removal methods are needed to protect drinking water quality.
Assessing the Dual Impact of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Living Organisms: Beneficial and Noxious Effects
This review examines the dual effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles in animal agriculture, aquaculture, and veterinary medicine, noting both beneficial antimicrobial properties and potential toxicity concerns. Researchers found that while these nanoparticles show promise against multi-drug-resistant bacteria, their environmental accumulation raises questions about ecosystem and health impacts. The study highlights the need to balance the utility of nanoparticle technologies against their potential risks as environmental contaminants.
Synthesis and Characterization of Silica, Silver-Silica, and Zinc Oxide-Silica Nanoparticles for Evaluation of Blood Biochemistry, Oxidative Stress, and Hepatotoxicity in Albino Rats
Researchers synthesized silica nanoparticles combined with silver and zinc oxide and tested their effects on rat blood chemistry and liver health. The nanoparticles caused dose-dependent changes in liver enzymes and oxidative stress markers, with the silver-silica composite showing the strongest effects. This study contributes to understanding how engineered nanoparticles interact with biological systems, relevant to the broader field of particle toxicology.
Multiples endpoints of polystyrene nanoplastics and toxicity zinc oxide nanoparticles in fish and mammals
This appears to be a brief entry or abstract stub for a study on the toxicity of polystyrene nanoplastics and zinc oxide nanoparticles in fish and mammals. Insufficient abstract content was available to fully characterize the study findings.
Ultrasound-Assisted and Citric Acid-Guided Creation of ZnO Nanoparticles with Optimized Morphologies to Boost Malachite Green Photocatalysis
Despite its title referencing environmental remediation, this paper studies the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles for degrading malachite green dye under simulated sunlight — not microplastic pollution. It examines photocatalysis chemistry for breaking down a persistent textile dye and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.
ZnO nanostructured matrix as nexus catalysts for the removal of emerging pollutants
Researchers reviewed the use of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) as photocatalysts — materials that use light to break down pollutants — for removing emerging contaminants like pharmaceuticals and microplastics from water and wastewater. Green synthesis methods, where plants or microbes are used to manufacture the nanoparticles, showed especially high pollutant removal efficiency while reducing the environmental footprint of the process itself.
Recent Advances in Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron (nZVI)-Based Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs): Applications, Mechanisms, and Future Prospects
This review covers how tiny iron particles called nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) can be used to break down organic pollutants in water through advanced chemical reactions. These methods show promise for cleaning up contaminated environments, including water sources affected by plastic-related and other industrial pollutants. The technology is cost-effective and environmentally friendly, though challenges remain in scaling it up.