RSC – Environ. Sci.: Nano latest articles- 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, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00864F, PaperBeatrice Canova, Maria Leonor Leonor Matias, Maria Magalhães, Ana Pimentel, Andreia Matzinhe, Catarina Pinto Reis, Jonas Deuermeier, Rodrigo Matins, Elvira Fortunato, Chiara Bisio, Daniela NunesSustainable photocatalysis has emerged as a promising approach for environmental remediation by combining efficiency with green chemistry principles. In this study, Ca-TiO₂ photocatalytic platforms […]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
- 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
- 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
- Portable gold nanoparticle-based colorimetric sensor for rapid on-site detection of glyphosate herbicide in plants and soil January 2, 2026Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00748H, PaperFabian Mares-Briones, Dulce Correa-González, Edson Jiménez-Ameneyro, J. Luis López-Miranda, Alberto Elizalde-Mata, Miriam Estevez, Rodrigo EsparzaDetecting glyphosate (Gly), a widely used herbicide in agricultural practice worldwide, is crucial due to its environmental impact and potential health risks. This study presents a colorimetric sensor based on...The content of this RSS […]Fabian Mares-Briones
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Rigorous data curation, enrichment and meta-analysis enable autoML prediction of plant length responses to nanoparticles powered by the Enalos Cloud platform December 22, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00897B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Dimitra-Danai Varsou, Aikaterini Theodori, Anastasios G Papadiamantis, Andreas Tsoumanis, Dimitrios Zouraris, Maria Antoniou, Nikoletta-Maria Koutroumpa, Georgia Melagraki, Iseult Lynch, Antreas AfantitisThe application of nanomaterials as fertilizers, biostimulants, and pesticides has been emerging as […]Dimitra-Danai Varsou
- Nanochannel membranes for ion-selective electrodialysis: principles, materials, and environmental applications December 19, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00815H, Critical ReviewHanmin You, Tae-Nam Kim, Jongkook HwangThis review explores how nanochannel membranes advance SED by improving ion selectivity and separation performance.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 ChemistryHanmin You
- Synergistic integration of nanoscale zero-valent Iron and biological treatment for environmental remediation: mechanisms, system configurations, and performance optimization December 19, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00745C, Critical ReviewNuo Liu, Chenliu Tang, Yaoguang Guo, Chunli ZhengThis review explores the synergistic integration of nZVI with biological treatments for environmental remediation, detailing mechanisms, system configurations (illustrated for unanchored/anchored hybrids), key factors, and optimization strategies.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of […]Nuo Liu
- Small-sized selenium nanoparticles reduce the bioavailability of selenium in rice (Oryza sativa L.) by stimulating the formation of more iron plaque December 17, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00639B, PaperBingxu Cheng, Bo Chen, Jing Liu, Jiangshan Zhang, Yubo Lu, Chuanxi Wang, Zhenyu WangNano-enabled agricultural technology, particularly the application of small-sized selenium nanoparticles (Se NPs,Bingxu Cheng
- Biomass-derived carbon quantum dots as sustainable nanosensors for pesticides and toxic metabolites December 16, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00959F, Tutorial ReviewNikky Sharma, Tejasvi Pandey, Vivek PandeyThe large-scale application of organophosphate (OP) pesticides poses serious challenges to food safety, environmental sustainability, and human health, creating an urgent need for rapid and sensitive detection technologies.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation […]Nikky Sharma
- Interfacial interactions between PMMA nanoplastics and a model globular protein: towards a molecular understanding of nanoplastic-driven biological dyshomeostasis December 11, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00886G, PaperAfroz Karim, Ummy Habiba Sweety, Daisy L. Wilson, Mahesh NarayanThe ingestion of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) nanoplastics (NPs) is associated with numerous health issues.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 […]Afroz Karim
- Ultrasonically modified alumina industry waste derived red mud beads coated with Z-scheme Bi12O15Cl6/Fe2O3@C photocatalyst for enhanced degradation of antibiotics in wastewater December 10, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00567A, PaperAdarsh Singh, Ashok Kumar GuptaBauxite residue, or red mud (RM), is a highly alkaline by-product produced during alumina extraction from bauxite. The global accumulation and unscientific disposal of RM raise concerns, considering their negative...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryAdarsh Singh
- Green-synthesized nanoparticles: the next frontier in the bioelectrochemical mitigation of pesticides December 10, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00760G, Critical ReviewRitu Kshatriya, Yasser Bashir, Divyanshu Sikarwar, Rishabh Raj, Sovik DasThe introduction of green nanoparticles to expedite the (bio)electrochemical reactions has proven to be a promising technique for wastewater treatment to meet the universal and equitable accessibility to clean water, which is in line with the clean water […]Ritu Kshatriya
- Combined toxic effects of arsenic and molybdenum disulfide nanomaterials on earthworms (Eisenia fetida) January 6, 2026
