RSC – Environ. Sci.: Nano latest articles- Unravelling the effect of non-metal doping on polymeric carbon nitride for enhanced degradation of broad-spectrum antibiotics under visible light January 10, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00771B, PaperDebanjali Dey, Shamik Chowdhury, Ramkrishna SenAdvanced oxidation processes, such as heterogeneous photocatalysis, offer a green pathway for eliminating refractory organic pollutants. Despite notable advancements in photocatalyst design, poor light-harvesting efficiency and fast electron-hole recombination remain...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryDebanjali Dey
- The removal of Zn from complex circumneutral pH mine waters using magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) January 9, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN01049G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Katie E. B. O'Neill, Jagannath Biswakarma, Rich Crane, James M. ByrneMine water discharges pose a significant environmental challenge due to elevated metal concentrations, which can be detrimental to aquatic ecosystems and water quality.To […]Katie E. B. O'Neill
- Construction of double S-scheme heterojunctions CeO2/BHN/I--BiOIO3 for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of norfloxacin January 9, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00902B, PaperFengyang Jing, Shimeng Chang, Xingyu Zhang, Chen-Liang Zhou, Yao Weng, Xuewei Li, Hongmei Ye, Yuting Sun, Jiuyang Lin, Wenyuan Ye, Wenjing YuanIn this study, double S-scheme heterojunctions were constructed by a simple hydrothermal and calcination method, accompanied by the special layered structure of BiOIO3 employed for its I- […]Fengyang Jing
- Electron-Transfer Management at Carbon-Iron-Oxidant Interfaces: Carbon Architectures Bridging Radical/Non-Radical Pathways for Selective, Self-Sustained Advanced Oxidation January 8, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00904A, Critical ReviewJin Liu, Jian Huang, Maojie Lin, Zheng Xiyu, Kai Zhao, Huawen HuAdvanced oxidation processes (AOPs) mediated by iron are unified by a governing concept: electron-transfer management at carbon–iron–oxidant interfaces. This review charts how carbonaceous scaffolds—biochar, activated carbon, crystalline MOF-derived carbons, and...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Jin Liu
- Micronutrient nanoprotectants curtail arsenic-induced physio-oxidative damage by differentially regulating antioxidant and metabolic mechanisms across Brassica napus genotypes January 7, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00878F, PaperMuhammad Arslan Yousaf, Muhammad Noman, Kangni Zhang, Basharat Ali, Muhammad Shahbaz Naeem, Wenqiang Lan, Mengting Lyu, Yiwa Hu, Skhawat Ali, Weijun ZhouOilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) cultivation increasingly faces challenges from arsenic contamination, which disrupts plant metabolism through oxidative stress and antioxidant enzyme inhibition. Graphical abstract image created […]Muhammad Arslan Yousaf
- Multi-system evaluation of quantum dots' biotoxicity: DNA integrity, cell damage, and viability in organisms January 7, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00664C, PaperStephania Rosales, Karol Zapata, Juan Lopez, Sara Niebles, Benjamín A. Rojano, Agustín F. Pérez-Cadenas, Esther Bailón-García, Francisco Carrasco-Marín, Esteban A. Taborda, Farid B. Cortés, Camilo A. FrancoComprehensive multisystemic assessment of biotoxicity demonstrates that nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots exhibit negligible cytotoxicity compared to CdTe-QDs and conventional tracers.To cite this […]Stephania Rosales
- Surface Charge Governs Polystyrene Nanoplastics’ Influence on Conjugative Transfer of Antibiotic Resistance Genes January 7, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00921A, Paperxiaohan wu, Jinyu Rong, Sijie LinIn recent years, the potential risks associated with nanoplastics (NPs) pollution and the spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have attracted considerable attention. Yet the transmission risk and potential mechanism...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistryxiaohan wu
- Porous framework materials and their composites for iodine capture: A review January 7, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00942A, Critical ReviewJunsheng Ma, Siqi Ni, Xuemei Ren, Changlun ChenIodine is an essential element for thyroid hormones. Once radioactive iodine is inhaled or ingested, it will specifically accumulate in the thyroid gland and be amplified in the food chain...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Junsheng Ma
- Combined toxic effects of arsenic and molybdenum disulfide nanomaterials on earthworms (Eisenia fetida) January 6, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00603A, PaperJiayue Shi, Yaping Lyu, Xiuli Dang, Xiao Wang, Peng Liu, Hang Zhu, Xinni Wei, Peng Zhang, Roland Bol, Iseult LynchWeight inhibition rate of earthworms exposed to As alone (increasing concentrations) and combined exposure to increasing As and MoS2 NMs. The different lowercase letters (a–f) above the columns indicate […]Jiayue Shi
- Synergistic adsorption and oxidation of Sb(III) from mining wastewater using hybrid ZIF-8-Fe nanoparticles: Performance and mechanisms January 5, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN01008J, PaperShiyi Tu, Wenpeng Li, Yangyang Xu, Li Gan, Xiulan Weng, Zuliang ChenThe increasing release of antimony (Sb) into water environments due to anthropogenic activities poses significant ecological risks. This study developed a novel hybrid material, zeolitic imidazolate framework-8-iron nanoparticles (ZIF-8-Fe NPs),...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Shiyi Tu
- Sustainable Ca-TiO2 paper platforms: exploiting eggshell biowaste for environmental remediation January 5, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00864F, PaperBeatrice Canova, Maria Leonor Matias, Maria Magalhães, Ana Pimentel, Andreia Matzinhe, Catarina Pinto Reis, Jonas Deuermeier, Rodrigo Martins, Elvira Fortunato, Chiara Bisio, Daniela NunesEggshell-derived Ca-TiO2 paper platforms integrate biowaste valorization with enhanced photocatalytic efficiency for environmental remediation. Graphical Abstract image partly generated using Google Gemini.To cite this article […]Beatrice Canova
- Tritopic Linker-Integrated Fluorescent Bismuth Nanosheets for Sensitive Pesticide Detection in Agricultural Samples January 3, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00467E, PaperDeepak Dabur, Ya-Ching Chang Chien, Priyanka Rana, Hui-Fen WuA highly stable luminescent sensor based on bismuth-based organic nanosheets, Bi(TMA), has been developed for the rapid visual detection of the toxic pesticide dichloran (DCN) in real food matrices. Bi(TMA)...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Deepak Dabur
- Innovative green nanotechnology for sustainable water purification under climate change: tackling antibiotic contaminants January 2, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00956A, Critical ReviewNawagamuwage Harshani Madushika, Imalka Munaweera, Gayani Yasodara Liyanage, Pradeepa Jayawardane, Pathmalal Marakkale ManageThis review integrates green nanotechnology with climate change–driven antibiotic contamination in water, highlighting eco-friendly nanomaterials, remediation mechanisms, and strategies for safe, sustainable, climate-resilient water treatment.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Nawagamuwage Harshani Madushika
- Electroanalytical Overview: Recent Advances in the Sensing of Arsenic Using Screen-Printed Electrochemical Platforms January 2, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00708A, Critical Review Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Jessica L Pimlott, Dale Brownson, Edward Peter Randviir, Eric Brack, Craig E. Banks, Samuel James Rowley-NealeAccess to clean drinking water remains a critical global health issue, with over 2 billion people lacking […]Jessica L Pimlott
- Co-assembly of Structurally Different Biomacromolecules-modified Maghemite Nanoparticles with Nitrate Sequestration Potential January 2, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN01037C, PaperHui Dong, Bo Su, YanXi Cheng, Saikat Ghosh, Nihar Ranjan Pradhan, Bo Pan, Baoshan XingThe co-assembly of humic acid (HA)-coated maghemite nanoparticles (H-GFeNPs) and bovine serum albumin (BSA)-modified maghemite nanoparticles (B-GFeNPs) and sequestration of NO₃⁻ within the colloidal crystals were investigated. The π-π interaction...The content of this RSS […]Hui Dong
- Portable gold nanoparticle-based colorimetric sensor for rapid on-site detection of glyphosate herbicide in plants and soil January 2, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00748H, PaperFabian Mares-Briones, Dulce Correa-González, Edson Jiménez-Ameneyro, J. Luis López-Miranda, Alberto Elizalde-Mata, Miriam Estévez, Rodrigo EsparzaDetecting glyphosate (Gly), a widely used herbicide in agricultural practice worldwide, is crucial due to its environmental impact and potential health risks.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Fabian Mares-Briones
- β-In₂S₃ quantum dots modified graphite for indirect monitoring of chemically speciated mercury in canal water December 29, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00948K, PaperQaisar Mushtaq, Asghar Ali, Naseer Iqbal, Muhammad Shahid, Imran Shakir, Adeel AfzalMonitoring mercury (Hg²⁺) in aquatic systems is critical for ecological risk assessment, yet a key challenge lies in assessing its bioavailable fraction, which is governed by chemical speciation. Herein, a...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Qaisar Mushtaq
- Sustainable Mitigation of Chromium Bioavailability in Soil and Rice Grain Using nZVI-Biochar: An Integrated Approach for Remediation and Enhanced Nutrition December 26, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00790A, PaperGourav Mondal, Sonali Banerjee, Shreya Chakraborty, KASTURI CHARAN, Pradip BhattacharyyaChromium (Cr) contamination in soils of rice-growing regions poses a significant risk to both human health and the environment. Elevated Cr level in soil reduces photosynthetic activity, induces oxidative stress,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]Gourav Mondal
- Copper oxide nanoparticles mitigate cadmium-arsenic phytotoxicity to rice plants (O.sativa) and protect Daphnia magna via soil-water partitioning December 23, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN01106J, PaperXingyu Yan, Jing Liu, Wenhui Li, Jiayi Su, Jiawei Wang, Zhongxiang CaoServing as a staple food for over half of the world population, rice plants tend to accumulate higher levels of cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) than other cereal crops. Copper...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Xingyu Yan
- When does the aggregation matter? The CLUMP scheme for classifying nanoparticles based on the influence of aggregation on environmental fate December 23, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00950B, PaperSzymon Swiatek Brzezinski, Michal Kalapus, Tomasz PuzynEngineered nanoparticles (ENPs) released into aquatic environments can undergo multiple removal processes, including dissolution, sedimentation, advection, and aggregation with natural particles. This study quantitatively assesses the probability that heteroaggregation is...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistrySzymon Swiatek Brzezinski
- Unravelling the effect of non-metal doping on polymeric carbon nitride for enhanced degradation of broad-spectrum antibiotics under visible light January 10, 2026
