Uptake, transport and toxicity of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) into plant cells are
complex processes that are currently still not well understood. Parts of this problem are the …

The growing application of nanotechnology causes the release of engineered nanoparticles
(NPs) into aquatic environments. With increasing concerns over the potential effect of NPs …

In the natural environment, the interactions of different types of nanoparticles (NPs) may alter
their toxicity, thus masking their true environmental effects. This study investigated the …

With the rapid development of nanotechnology and widespread use of nanoproducts, the
ecotoxicity of nanoparticles (NPs) and their potential hazards to the environment have …

The marriage of biology with nanomaterials has significantly accelerated advancement of
biological techniques, profoundly facilitating practical applications in biomedical fields. With …

Nowadays, nanotechnology and its related industries are becoming a rapidly explosive
industry that offers many benefits to human life. However, along with the increased …

The bio–nano interface is the boundary where engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) meet the
biological system, exerting the biological function for which they have been designed or …

Abstract Background Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are widely applied and can, upon use, be
released into the aquatic environment. This raises concerns about potential impacts of AgNP …

The effect of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), vital organic matters and nutrient
elements in the natural environment, on the behavior and toxicology of silver nanoparticles …

Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) have attracted considerable attention for their superior
optical properties and wide utilization in biological and biomedical studies. Recently, intense …