Nanoparticles (NPs) of copper oxide (CuO), zinc oxide (ZnO) and especially nanosilver are
intentionally used to fight the undesirable growth of bacteria, fungi and algae. Release of …

Silver is an ancient antibiotic that has found many new uses due to its unique properties on
the nanoscale. Due to its presence in many consumer products, the toxicity of nanosilver has …

The concept of nanotechnologies is based on size-dependent properties of particles in the 1–
100 nm range. However, the relation between the particle size and biological effects is still …

Understanding the adverse impact of nanoparticles in crop plants has emerged as one of
the most interesting fields of plant research. Therefore, this study has been conducted to …

Nanotechnology is a cutting-edge field of science with the potential to revolutionize today's
technological advances including industrial applications. It is being utilized for the welfare of …

The impact of engineered nanomaterials on plants, which act as a major point of entry of
contaminants into trophic chains, is little documented. The foliar pathway is even less known …

Abstract Silver, ZnO and CuO nanoparticles (NPs) are increasingly used as biocides. There
is however increasing evidence of their threat to “non-target” organisms. In such a context …

Understanding some adverse effects of nanoparticles in edible crop plants is a matter of
importance because nanoparticles are often released into soil environments. We …

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

Owing to their antimicrobial properties, silver nanoparticles (NPs) are the most commonly
used engineered nanomaterial for use in a wide array of consumer and medical …