Microplastics and nanoplastics are emerging pollutants of global importance. They are small
enough to be ingested by a wide range of organisms and at nano-scale, they may cross …

Nanoparticles serve various industrial and domestic purposes which is reflected in their
steadily increasing production volume. This economic success comes along with their …

Modern agricultural practices have triggered the process of agricultural pollution. This
process can cause the degradation of eco-systems, land, and environment owing to the …

Nanosafety is paramount considering the risks associated with manufactured nanomaterials
(MNMs) whose implications could outweigh their advantages for environmental applications …

Sustainable provision of safe, clean and adequate water supply is a global challenge. Water
treatment and desalination technologies remain chemically and energy intensive, ineffective …

Despite the increasing concern about the harmful effects of micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs),
there are no harmonized guidelines or protocols yet available for MNP ecotoxicity testing …

There has been a considerable increase on research of the ecological consequences of
microplastics released into the environment, but only a handful of works have focused on the …

Plastic debris is a prolific contaminant effecting freshwater and marine ecosystems across
the globe. Of growing environmental concern are “microplastics” and “nanoplastics” …

The use of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) for environmental remediation, known as
nanoremediation, represents a challenging and innovative solution, ensuring a quick and …

Silver and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) exhibit antimicrobial properties against some
bacteria, fungi and viruses, however, the ever-increasing application of nanosilver in …