RSC – Environ. Sci.: Nano latest articles- A physical chemistry lens on environmental nanoplastics analysis challenges. Part II: Detection techniques - principles, limitations and future directions. October 30, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00630A, Critical ReviewManpreet Kaur, Christopher T Gibson, Sara Miller, Sophie Catherine Leterme, Melanie MacGregorNanoplastics (NPs) have become a prominent environmental pollutant, garnering increasing scientific and public attention due to their possible effects on ecosystems and human health. However, their detection remains a major...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Manpreet Kaur
- Zinc oxide nanoparticles and 24-epibrassinolide mitigate coexisting lead and cadmium toxicity in rice under elevated CO₂: Roles of metal transporters, antioxidant defense, and nutrient homeostasis October 29, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00611B, PaperAdiba Khan Sehrish, Shoaib Ahmad, Rohina Tabassam, Fuxun Ai, Skhawat Ali, Shafaqat Ali, Asad Jamil , Muhammad Kashif Naeem, Zahid Mehmood , Hongyan GuoElevated CO2 and heavy metal toxicity threaten global rice production and grain quality. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) and 24-epibrassinolide (EBR) individually mitigate heavy metal uptake […]Adiba Khan Sehrish
- Molybdenum Disulfide Nanoparticles Boost the Growth of Pea (Pisum sativum) by Stimulating Phytohormones and Carbon/Nitrogen Fixation Procedures October 27, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00024F, PaperMumian Wu, Yishan Qin, Yan Du, Kang Tang, Gang Chen, Zixin Lai, Guihua Li, Mei Fu, Juxian Guo, Jianghu Cui, Wenlong Luo, Shanwei LuoPea (Pisum sativum)is a popular legume crop, and increasing yield through effective cultivation techniques is a central issue. Nano-fertilizer has enormous potential to improve the […]Mumian Wu
- Plant enrichment effects of quantum dots in agroecosystems: a double-edged sword October 23, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00548E, Critical ReviewHao Cheng, Yanxing Xu, Abdelrahman Ibrahim, Yanzheng Gao, Hefei Wang, Ahmed A. Mosa, Wanting LingQuantum dots (QDs) are increasingly used in diverse fields, and thus they inevitably spread unintentionally into the farmland ecosystem through (i) environmental release, and through (ii) intentional application in fertilizers,...The content of this […]Hao Cheng
- Co-assembly nano pesticides of abamectin B1a and imidacloprid against Ditylenchus destructor October 23, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4EN01152J, PaperRourou Wang, Fei Pan, Ming Niu, Jing Zhou, Hai-Tao Long, Lu-Mei Pu, Weibing Xu, Run-Tian Ma, Haitao YuThe multi-component active ingredient delivery system based on co-assembly possesses the merits of reducing drug dosage, attenuating pest resistance, enhancing ingredient utilization and broadening the control range, etc., and presents...The content […]Rourou Wang
- Functionalized asymmetric PVC membrane with molecularly imprinted beads for potentiometric sensing of tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) October 23, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00726G, PaperA. Hefnawy, Mona A. Aziz Aljar, Hisham S. M. Abd-Rabboh, Ayman H. KamelHighly selective, portable sensor for trace TBBPA detection in environment matrices.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]A. Hefnawy
- Interfacial Redox Chemistry–Driven Formation and Inhibition of Nanoparticles in Ultrasonic-Humidifier Microdroplets October 22, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00741K, PaperJuyoung Sheen, Jieun Shin, Jae Kyoo LeeIndoor air quality plays a critical role in human health, particularly due to prolonged exposure in enclosed environments. One major indoor air pollutant is fine particulate matter (PM 2.5), which...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryJuyoung Sheen
- Influence of humic acids on Fe(II)-catalyzed ferrihydrite transformation and the fate of Cd: Insights from microscopic characterization and stable Cd isotopes October 20, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00711A, PaperBin Liang, Fu Liu, Qiqo-hui Zhong, Rongda Yu, Zhenqing Shi, Jie Li, Hui YinUnderstanding the fate of cadmium (Cd) in multi-constituent systems during dynamic multi-processes is critical for its effective remediation in the environment. However, the influence of humic acids (HAs) on the...The content of this RSS Feed […]Bin Liang
- The Activation Mechanisms of Permonosulfate and Pollutants Degradation Pathways by Generated Reactive Species October 20, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00675A, Tutorial ReviewLing-Yan Pang, yihua liu, Zhirong Meng, Jianjun Gu, Anjing Du, Hui LiuIn advanced oxidation processes, persulfates exhibits remarkable advantages in the removal of trace and persistent organic pollutants from water. Among these oxidants, peroxymonosulfate (PMS) possesses superior activation efficiency, broader pH...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Ling-Yan Pang
- Host and microbiome proteins in eco-coronas: abundance, physicochemical properties and binding partners October 19, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00493D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Bregje W. Brinkmann, Zhiling Guo, Martina G. Vijver, Willie J. G. M. Peijnenburg, Andrew J. ChetwyndProteomics-based analysis of eco-coronas reveals different contributions of secreted host and microbiome proteins from Daphnia magna and Danio […]Bregje W. Brinkmann
- Environmental Applications of Single-Atom Nanozymes: Recent Developments and Future Directions October 16, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00750J, Critical ReviewSelva Sharma Arumugam, Nae Yoon LeeSingle-atom nanozymes (SANs) are a new class of artificial enzymes that feature isolated metal atoms anchored to tailored supports. This precise atomic dispersion provides maximum active site utilization while preventing...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistrySelva Sharma Arumugam
- Nanoplastics as carriers of organic pollutants in seawater-saturated porous media: a quantitative comparison of transport pathways October 16, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00489F, PaperYuanzhang Hou, Yange Wang, Yuchen Tang, Yuping QiuThe inhibited migration of non-polar organic pollutants in seawater-saturated porous media is primarily attributed to the carrier effect of nanoplastics.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Yuanzhang Hou
- Comparison between different mesoporous carbons in the removal of doxycycline antibiotic: experimental assays and description of adsorbate features by density functional theory (DFT) October 16, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00336A, PaperTauany de Figueiredo Neves, Thayna Reis, Natália Gabriele Camparotto, Maria Vitória Rapôso Rodrigues, Valmor Roberto Mastelaro, Rafael L. Oliveira, Patrícia PredigerA comparison of the morphological and physicochemical features and adsorptive performance toward doxycycline of 3 distinct doped mesoporous carbons was conducted.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Tauany de Figueiredo Neves
- Quantitative evaluation of true-to-life nanoplastics using UV-visible spectroscopy and comparative analytical techniques October 14, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00502G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Serena Ducoli, Géraldine Dumont, Milica Velimirovic, Dora Mehn, Mariacristina Cocca, Laura E. Depero, Stefania FedericiThe growing concern over microplastic pollution has led to increased focus on environmental nanoplastics, which are smaller, more dynamic, […]Serena Ducoli
- KH2PO4-based PK/UiO-66 nanoparticles for efficient nutrient delivery and plant growth promotion of pea seedlings October 14, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00170F, PaperHeyu Huang, Xiuxuan Duan, Yibo Feng, Yu Zheng, Tianxiang Chen, Wei Tang, Yue Yuan, Qinmei Zhong, Sheng-Tao YangP and K-loaded nanoparticles with excellent foliar adhesion and washout resistance continuously supply P and K nutrients to enhance plant growth.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Heyu Huang
- Characterizing nanoplastic suspensions of increasing complexity: inter-laboratory comparison of size measurements using dynamic light scattering October 13, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00645G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Korinna Altmann, Raquel Portela, Francesco Barbero, Esther Breuninger, Laura Maria Azzurra Camassa, Tanja Cirkovic Velickovic, Costas Charitidis, Anna Costa, Marta Fadda, Petra Fengler, Ivana Fenoglio, Andrea M. Giovannozzi, Øyvind Pernell Haugen, Panagiotis Kainourgios, […]Korinna Altmann
- Engineering MOF-based homojunction photocatalysts for sustainable energy and environment October 12, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00657K, Tutorial ReviewRuo-Xuan Mei, Peng Wang, Xiao-Hong Yi, Chong-Chen WangConstruction strategies of MOF-based homojunction photocatalysts and their applications in sustainable energy production and environmental remediation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]Ruo-Xuan Mei
- Nano-La2O3 undermines honeybee cognition by invading the brain and accelerating neuronal apoptosis October 9, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00105F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Wangjiang Feng, Yuan Ge, Patricia A. Holden, Yongxiang Zhang, Pingli Dai, Yong-Jun LiuNano-La2O3 invades honeybee brains and increases neuronal apoptosis, resulting in impaired olfactory reward learning and memory.To cite this article before page […]Wangjiang Feng
- Interfacial charge transfer in black carbon–mineral dust hybrids boosts atmospheric photooxidation October 9, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00566C, PaperJiejing Kong, Yuqing Tang, Mingzhu He, Jintao Liu, Yunlong Guo, Taicheng AnBC–TiO2 hybrids triple ·OH yields via interfacial charge transfer, sustain 53% activity at 50% RH by shielding active sites, and redirect oxidation to volatile aldehydes (>85% yield), suppressing SOA precursors.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Jiejing Kong
- Green photoluminescent carbon dots: sensitive and selective optical detection of aclonifen pesticide October 7, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00594A, PaperMehrdad Mirzaei, Ardeshir Shokrollahi, Saeed Yousefinejad, Mehrorang GhaediThis research developed an innovative fluorescent sensor using green and aqua-soluble carbon dots (CDs) to detect the pesticide aclonifen (AFN) in agricultural samples.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this […]Mehrdad Mirzaei
- A physical chemistry lens on environmental nanoplastics analysis challenges. Part II: Detection techniques - principles, limitations and future directions. October 30, 2025
