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ClearSingle and Combined Toxicity Effects of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Uptake and Accumulation in Marine Microalgae, Toxicity Mechanisms, and Their Fate in the Marine Environment
This review examined the toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles to marine microalgae, which form the base of the aquatic food chain. Researchers found that toxicity mechanisms include the release of zinc ions, direct interaction with algae cells, and generation of reactive oxygen species, and the study highlights the need for more research on combined pollutant exposures that better reflect real-world conditions.
Environmental Impact of Nanoparticles’ Application as an Emerging Technology: A Review
This review examines the environmental impact of engineered nanoparticles across their life cycle, from production to environmental release and effects on living organisms. The study highlights that while nanoparticles offer valuable industrial applications due to their unique properties, evidence indicates potential ecotoxicity across organisms from bacteria to complex animals, underscoring the need for more detailed safety regulations.
Insights into the Potential Effects of Micro(nano)plastic-Containing Nanoparticles in the Environment
This study investigated whether PET plastic products containing zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs)—widely used in packaging—release both microplastic particles and ecotoxic ZnO into the environment as they degrade. The combined release of plastic particles and metal-oxide nanoparticles could amplify ecological harm beyond what either pollutant causes alone.
Insights on the Dynamics and Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Environmental Matrices
This review examined the toxic effects of nanoparticles on soil, water, and living organisms including vertebrates, invertebrates, and plants. The study highlights that as nanoparticle manufacturing increases due to their wide applications, contamination of environmental systems becomes increasingly concerning and warrants greater attention to nanoecotoxicology.
Engineered Nanoparticles for Wastewater Treatment System
This review examined the use of engineered nanoparticles including TiO2, ZnO, and silver nanoparticles in wastewater treatment, covering their antimicrobial properties and pollutant removal capabilities. The authors also discussed concerns about nanoparticle toxicity to wastewater treatment microorganisms and the risks of releasing engineered nanoparticles into receiving environments.
Current Progress and Open Challenges for Combined Toxic Effects of Manufactured Nano-Sized Objects (MNO’s) on Soil Biota and Microbial Community
This review examines the combined toxic effects of manufactured nanomaterials, including nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes, on soil organisms and microbial communities. Researchers found that these materials can disrupt soil nutrient cycling, harm beneficial microbes, and alter plant-microbe interactions in agricultural systems. The paper identifies significant knowledge gaps in understanding how nanomaterial mixtures behave in complex soil environments.
What happens when nanoparticles encounter bacterial antibiotic resistance?
This review examines how engineered nanoparticles interact with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a topic with significant implications for both environmental contamination and medical treatment. Researchers found that nanoparticles can either promote or inhibit antibiotic resistance depending on factors like particle size, concentration, and surface properties. The findings highlight the need for deeper understanding of how increasing nanoparticle pollution may influence the spread of antibiotic resistance genes in the environment.
Dual regulation of pakchoi–soil systems by zinc oxide nanoparticles under polyethylene microplastics stress: Dose-dependent effects, microbial cascades, and risk propagation
Researchers studied how zinc oxide nanoparticles at different doses regulate the pakchoi-soil-microbe system under polyethylene microplastic stress, finding dose-dependent effects on plant antioxidant responses, nutrient uptake, and soil bacterial communities that reflect complex, interacting contamination risks.
Characterization of Nanoparticles in Antimicrobial Coatings for Medical Applications—A Review
This review covers the different types of nanoparticles used in antimicrobial coatings for medical and dental devices, including silver, copper, and zinc-based materials. Researchers discuss the methods used to characterize these coatings and ensure they are effective against drug-resistant microorganisms. The study emphasizes the importance of thorough testing to confirm the safety and performance of these coatings in healthcare settings.
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.
Exploring the nano-wonders: unveiling the role of Nanoparticles in enhancing salinity and drought tolerance in plants
This review explores how nanoparticles can help plants survive drought and high-salt conditions by protecting cell membranes, boosting photosynthesis, and strengthening antioxidant defenses. While promising for agriculture, the effects of nanoparticles vary depending on their size, shape, and concentration, and their potential toxicity to plants needs further study.
Salinity Moderated the Toxicity of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) towards the Early Development of Takifugu obscurus
Researchers found that salinity modulates the toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles to the early development of obscure pufferfish, with varying salt concentrations altering nanoparticle behavior and biological effects during this anadromous species' migration between fresh and saltwater.
Toxic Effects and Mechanisms of Silver and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Zebrafish Embryos in Aquatic Ecosystems
Researchers tested the toxic effects of silver and zinc oxide nanoparticles on zebrafish embryos in natural water environments. They found that both nanoparticle types caused acute toxicity, increased oxidative stress, apoptosis, and autophagy, though toxicity was lower in natural water compared to pure water due to environmental interactions. The study suggests that the complex components in natural water may transform nanoparticles in ways that reduce but do not eliminate their harmful effects on aquatic organisms.
Enhanced Biocompatibility and Multifunctional Properties of Iron-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Applications
This materials science paper describes the synthesis and characterization of iron-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles for biomedical applications including drug delivery and imaging. The study is focused on nanomedicine and is not related to environmental microplastic research.
Review and Prospects on the Ecotoxicity of Mixtures of Nanoparticles and Hybrid Nanomaterials
This review examines the toxic effects of nanoparticle mixtures on a wide range of organisms, from algae and bacteria to fish and plants. Researchers found that combined exposure to multiple nanoparticles often produces different effects than exposure to individual particles, making toxicity predictions challenging. The study highlights the need for better methods to assess real-world risks from simultaneous exposure to multiple engineered nanomaterials in the environment.
ZnO nanoparticles improve bioactive compounds, enzymatic activity and zinc concentration in grapevine
Foliar spraying of zinc oxide nanoparticles at 50-75 mg/L on grapevines increased crop yield, boosted antioxidant compounds, and improved zinc concentration in berries. While focused on agricultural biofortification rather than microplastics, the research demonstrates how nanoparticles interact with edible crops and accumulate in plant tissues, which is relevant to understanding nanoplastic behavior in food systems.
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.
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.
Nanoparticles in Agriculture: Enhancing Crop Resilience and Productivity against Abiotic Stresses
This review examines how engineered nanoparticles can help crops withstand environmental stresses like drought, salinity, and heavy metal contamination. While not focused on microplastics directly, it discusses how nanotechnology interacts with similar biological pathways that microplastics disrupt in plants. The review also raises important concerns about the potential toxicity and environmental impact of adding more nanoparticles to agricultural systems.
Eco-designing of nano-materials to enhance crop productivity and improve soil remediation
This review examines how eco-designed nanomaterials can enhance crop productivity and improve soil remediation, evaluating the dual role of nanomaterials as agricultural inputs and potential environmental contaminants.
Fe2+ Alleviated the Toxicity of ZnO Nanoparticles to Pseudomonas tolaasii Y-11 by Changing Nanoparticles Behavior in Solution
Researchers found that Fe2+ ions alleviated the toxicity of ZnO nanoparticles to Pseudomonas tolaasii Y-11 by altering nanoparticle behavior in solution, thereby protecting the bacterium's ability to remove nitrate.
Nanoparticles in Soil Remediation: Challenges and Opportunities
This review examines the use of nanoparticles for cleaning up contaminated soils, covering technologies like chemical degradation, photocatalysis, and combined approaches with bioremediation. Researchers found that while nanomaterials show promise for removing pollutants, their own potential environmental and health effects need careful evaluation. The study calls for developing better monitoring tools and multi-functional nanocomposites to advance the field of soil cleanup.
Effects of natural organic matter on the joint toxicity and accumulation of Cu nanoparticles and ZnO nanoparticles in Daphnia magna
Researchers tested how copper and zinc oxide nanoparticle mixtures affect the water flea Daphnia magna in the presence and absence of natural organic matter, finding additive-to-synergistic joint toxicity and showing that natural organic matter shifts the dominant toxic species toward dissolved zinc ions while increasing nanoparticle accumulation in the organism's body.
Human health risk assessment of nanoparticles through food consumption — occurrence, exposure, and toxicological implications
This review examined the health risks of nanoparticles found in food and drinking water, analyzing 262 studies from 2016 to 2025. Researchers found that the most commonly reported nanoparticles in food included titanium dioxide, silver, zinc oxide, and micro/nanoplastics, entering through food contact materials, nano-enabled agricultural inputs, and environmental contamination. Evidence consistently pointed to oxidative stress, inflammation, and potential genotoxic effects from dietary nanoparticle exposure.