Microplastic accumulation and ecological impacts on benthic invertebrates: Insights from a microcosm experiment.

Microplastic (MP) pollution poses a global concern, especially for benthic invertebrates. This one-month study investigated the accumulation of small MP polymers (polypropylene and polyester resin, 3-500 μm, 250 μg L) in benthic invertebrates and on one alga species. Results revealed species-specific preferences for MP size and type, driven by ingestion, adhesion, or avoidance behaviours.

Absorption of Carbon-13 Labelled Fullerene (C) on Rice Seedlings and Effect of Phytohormones on Growth.

This study explores the effects of nanomaterials in rice seedlings using carbon 13 (C)-labelled fullerene (C). The experiment consisted of three groups, one CK and two nano particle groups with C: 100 mg L and 20 mg L. Mass spectrometry indicated higher C abundances in the nano particle groups compared with the CK.

Engineered Nanomaterials Suppress the Soft Rot Disease () and Slow Down the Loss of Nutrient in Sweet Potato.

About 45% of the world's fruit and vegetables are wasted, resulting in postharvest losses and contributing to economic losses ranging from $10 billion to $100 billion worldwide. Soft rot disease caused by leads to postharvest storage losses of sweet potatoes. Nanoscience stands as a new tool in our arsenal against these mounting challenges that will restrict efforts to achieve and maintain global food security.

Effects of spraying nano-materials on the absorption of metal(loid)s in cucumber.

This report investigates the spraying of nano-silica and fullerene on cucumber leaves to expose their ability to reduce the toxicity and uptake of metal(loid)s. Cucumber seedlings were randomly divided into six treatment groups: 10 mg/L nano-SiO, 20 mg/L nano-SiO, 10 mg/L Fullerene, 20 mg/L Fullerene, 5 mg/L Fullerene + 5 mg/L nano-SiO, and 10 mg/L Fullerene + 10 mg/L nano-SiO. Nano-silica-treated plants exhibited evidence of the potential mitigation of metal(loid)s poisoning.