RSC – Environ. Sci.: Nano latest articles- Synergistic neurotoxicity of polystyrene nanoplastics and cadmium co-exposure: oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and ATF5-mediated mitochondrial unfolded protein response in C. elegans and PC12 cells November 14, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00909J, PaperShuyan Niu, Yu Ma, Menghao Guo, Haitao Yang, Liqing Wu, Chenyu Liu, Mengjing Cui, Tianshu Wu, Yuying XueEnvironmental co-contamination with microplastics and heavy metals such as cadmium (Cd) poses emerging health risks, yet their synergistic neurotoxic effects remain poorly understood. This study investigated the synergistic neurotoxic effects...The content […]Shuyan Niu
- Chemical interactions within biomass-burning emissions significantly influence the composition and optical properties of nanoscale secondary organic aerosols November 13, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00770D, PaperShan Zhang, Kun Li, Li Xu, Lin DuFuran–styrene interactions suppress secondary organic aerosol (SOA) yield and light absorption by inhibiting the formation of low-volatility and high absorptive compounds, revealing non-linear effects in biomass-burning emissions.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation […]Shan Zhang
- DFT Simulations and Fine-Tuned Theoretical Linear Solvation Energy Relationship (TLSER) Models for Predicting Organic Compounds Adsorption onto Diverse Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) November 13, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00889A, PaperYa Wang, Zijun Xiao, Xiaoguang Zhao, Yakun Qu, Junhua Li, Yue PengExploring the adsorption of organic compounds onto boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) is essential for designing advanced BNNTs-based absorbents to remove emerging organic pollutants in the environment. Herein, density functional theory...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Ya Wang
- Mechanism of cerium oxide nanomaterials promoting wheat germination in different soils: the role of recruited microorganisms November 12, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00666J, PaperXiaoyu Zhang, Jiayi Chen, Chuanxi Wang, Xuesong Cao, Zhemin Jia, Le Yue, Zhenyu WangMechanism of cerium oxide nanomaterials promoting wheat germination in different soils: the role of recruited microorganisms.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS […]Xiaoyu Zhang
- Coal-based Carbon Quantum Dots as Plant Growth Promoter for Empowering Plant Productivity: A Sustainable Nano-Solution November 12, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00938C, PaperVikaskumar Gond, Anupama Singh, Puja Khare, Binoy K. SaikiaA plant growth promoter is a substance or microorganism that enhances the growth and development of plants, providing an agricultural solution. These promoters work by improving nutrient uptake, enhancing root...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Vikaskumar Gond
- Magnetically controllable sponges for crude oil, mercury and arsenic removal November 12, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00549C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Panagiota Bika, Nadia Todorova, Μaria-Anna Gatou, Michael Pissas, Eamonn Devlin, Elias Sakellis, Nefeli Lagopati, Theopisti Lymperopoulou, Lamprini-Areti Tsakanika, Evangelia Pavlatou, Vasileios Tzitzios, Panagiotis Dallas, Nikos BoukosIn this work, we present three different pathways […]Panagiota Bika
- Safe and Sustainable by Design-compliant LDPE food packaging embedding multicomponent nanomaterials for food protection November 11, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00435G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Andrea Brunelli, Elena Badetti, Sara Trabucco, Cástor Salgado, Julian J. Jimenez Reinosa, Jose Francisco Fernandez, A. Serrano-Lotina, Miguel Bañares, Magda Blosi, Willie Peijnenburg, Lya G Soeteman-Hernandez, Flemming Cassee, Teresa Fernandes, Angela Saccardo, Shareen […]Andrea Brunelli
- Cobalt doping of FeS2 simultaneously promotes radical and nonradical pathways of O2 activation by creating dual active sites November 10, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00792E, PaperFangru He, Meimei Shen, Zongsheng Liang, Jingxiang Low, Tong Zhang, Wei Chen, Chuanjia JiangMolecular oxygen (O2) activation by iron-based materials represents a sustainable strategy for organic pollutant removal. However, the inherently high energy barrier of O2 activation limits the generation of reactive species,...The content of this RSS Feed […]Fangru He
- Influence of Nanoparticles and Growth Regulators on In Vitro Propagation of Kaempferia galanga L.: Assessment of Molecular Clonal Fidelity, Phytochemical Evaluation, and Micro-Anatomical Characterization November 7, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00742A, PaperBabypyari Pamei, K Nomita Devi, L Anju Chanu, Nanaocha Sharma, Ningombam Bishwamitra Singh, Arunkumar S, Koijam, Wagner A. Vendrame, Leimapokpam Tikendra, Potshangbam NongdamThe present study explores the role of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in enhancing the micropropagation efficiency of Kaempferia galanga L., a medicinal […]Babypyari Pamei
- Aging amplifies the combined toxic effects of polystyrene nanoplastics and norfloxacin on human intestinal cells November 7, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00696A, PaperLong Zhang, Xi Deng, Zhi Qin, Xiaoqi Guo, Chenxi Wang, Jie TangPhoto-Fenton-like aging accurately mimics PS-NPs' natural sunlight exposure. A photostable AIE dye enables precise intracellular quantification, solving a key analytical challenge. Aging enhances PS-NPs/NOR co-exposure cytotoxicity in Caco-2 cells.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, […]Long Zhang
- Photocatalytic reduction of hexavalent chromium by 2D Fe-MOF: mechanistic insights, continuous-flow applications, and ecological safety validation November 5, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00739A, CommunicationZheng-Xing Liu, Hong-Yu Chu, Xiao-Hong Yi, Ze-Ming Huang, Fei Wang, Ya Gao, Xing-Yuan Liu, Ke-Xin Li, Chong-Chen WangAn improved solvothermal-synthesized 2D Fe-MOF (S-BUC-21(Fe)) achieves rapid photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III) within 6 min using tartaric acid under UV light and sunlight.To cite this article before page numbers […]Zheng-Xing Liu
- Synergistic mechanism for simultaneous abatement of nitrous oxide and multi-pollutants over Fe-Beta catalysts in p-phenylenediamine production tail gas November 3, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00803D, PaperYan Liu, Meng Tian, Lei Pan, Luyu Wang, Haoming Li, Ruinian Xu, Biaohua Chen1%Fe-Beta (Z2[Fe–O–Fe]) catalyst enables simultaneous removal of N2O/NO/CH3OH/H2 from p-phenylenediamine tail gas; NH3 and CH3OH steer N–O vs. N–N cleavage to form HCONH2, boosting low-temperature deN2O and multipollutant control.To cite this article before page numbers […]Yan Liu
- A physical chemistry lens on environmental nanoplastics analysis challenges. Part II: detection techniques – principles, limitations and future directions October 30, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00630A, Critical ReviewManpreet Kaur, Christopher T. Gibson, Sara J. Fraser-Miller, Sophie C. Leterme, Melanie MacgregorFrom spectroscopy to mass spectrometry, this review dissects how current techniques detect nanoplastics—and why none alone is enough—proposing practical multimodal workflows and a roadmap for future standardisation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, […]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, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00611B, PaperAdiba Khan Sehrish, Shoaib Ahmad, Rohina Tabassam, Fuxun Ai, Skhawat Ali, Shafaqat Ali, Asad Jamil, Muhammad Kashif Naeem, Zahid Mahmood, Hongyan GuoElevated CO2 and heavy metal toxicity threaten global rice production and grain quality.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation […]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
- 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
- Plant enrichment effects of quantum dots in agroecosystems: a double-edged sword October 23, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00548E, Critical ReviewHao Cheng, Yanxing Xu, Abdelrahman Ibrahim, Yanzheng Gao, Hefei Wang, Ahmed 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 (ii) intentional application in fertilizers.To cite this article before page […]Hao Cheng
- Co-assembly of nanopesticides of abamectin B1a and imidacloprid against Ditylenchus destructor October 23, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4EN01152J, PaperRourou Wang, Fei Pan, Ming Niu, Jing Zhou, Haitao Long, Lumei Pu, Weibing Xu, Runtian Ma, Haitao YuA carrier-free pesticide is successfully synthesized by the co-assembly of abamectin B1a and imidacloprid. The mechanism of co-assembly and the anti-nematode activity were studied.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Rourou Wang
- Interfacial redox chemistry-driven formation and inhibition of nanoparticles in ultrasonic-humidifier microdroplets October 22, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 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.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 […]Juyoung Sheen
- The activation mechanisms of permonosulfate and pollutant degradation pathways by generated reactive species October 20, 2025Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EN00675A, Tutorial ReviewLingyan Pang, Yihua Liu, Zhirong Meng, Anjing Du, Jianjun Gu, Hui LiuThis paper summarizes the main activation modes of peroxomonosulfate, the radical and non-radical degradation pathways, and the typical applications in organic pollutant removal through various degradation pathways.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use […]Lingyan Pang
- Synergistic neurotoxicity of polystyrene nanoplastics and cadmium co-exposure: oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and ATF5-mediated mitochondrial unfolded protein response in C. elegans and PC12 cells November 14, 2025
