Phytoremediation of engineered nanoparticles using aquatic plants: Mechanisms and practical feasibility

Ebrahimbabaie, Parisa; Meeinkuirt, Weeradej; Pichtel, John

doi:10.1016/j.jes.2020.03.034

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“…Metals exposure usually has fewer negative effects on their growth rate, but metal compounds remain deposited in leaves. In this regard, some plant species are, therefore employed, to remediate contaminated areas [ 14 , 46 , 47 , 48 ]. Animals can also bioaccumulate organic substances and metals in their body, but in the case of their intoxication, adverse consequences may lead in the worst case to their death due to the poisons themselves or becoming prey to predators since they are not able to escape [ 49 ].…”

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Environmental Consequences of Rubber Crumb Application: Soil and Water Pollution

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End-of-life tires are utilized for various purposes, including sports pitches and playground surfaces. However, several substances used at the manufacture of tires can be a source of concerns related to human health or environment’s adverse effects. In this context, it is necessary to map whether this approach has the desired effect in a broader relation. While the negative effects on human health were investigated thoroughly and legislation is currently being revisited, the impact on aquatic or soil organisms has not been sufficiently studied. The present study deals with the exposure of freshwater and soil organisms to rubber crumb using the analysis of heavy metal and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon concentrations. The obtained results refer to substantial concerns related to freshwater contamination specifically, since the increased concentrations of zinc (7 mg·L−1) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (58 mg·kg−1) inhibit the growth of freshwater organisms, Desmodesmus subspicatus, and Lemna minor in particular. The performed test with soil organisms points to substantial concerns associated with the mortality of earthworms as well. The acquired knowledge can be perceived as a roadmap to a consistent approach in the implementation of the circular economy, which brings with it a number of so far insufficiently described problems.

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Environmental Consequences of Rubber Crumb Application: Soil and Water Pollution

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“…The mentioned two scenarios can potentially put the anthropogenic features of ecosystems in danger (Weijie et al 2020). Concerning this problem, however, scientists are trying to apply new methods to remove nanoparticles from marine ecosystems via other technologies (Ebrahimbabaie et al 2020).…”

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Nano-biotechnology, an applicable approach for sustainable future

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Nanotechnology is one of the most emerging fields of research within recent decades and is based upon the exploitation of nano-sized materials (e.g., nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanomembranes, nanowires, nanofibers and so on) in various operational fields. Nanomaterials have multiple advantages, including high stability, target selectivity, and plasticity. Diverse biotic (e.g., Capsid of viruses and algae) and abiotic (e.g., Carbon, silver, gold and etc.) materials can be utilized in the synthesis process of nanomaterials. "Nanobiotechnology" is the combination of nanotechnology and biotechnology disciplines. Nano-based approaches are developed to improve the traditional biotechnological methods and overcome their limitations, such as the side effects caused by conventional therapies. Several studies have reported that nanobiotechnology has remarkably enhanced the efficiency of various techniques, including drug delivery, water and soil remediation, and enzymatic processes. In this review, techniques that benefit the most from nano-biotechnological approaches, are categorized into four major fields: medical, industrial, agricultural, and environmental.

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“…Due to the accumulation of the nanoparticles and its unsafe discharge in the environment especially soil-plant systems, human exposure becomes inevitable through direct touching or via edible plant tissues causing hazardous health impacts ( Rajput et al, 2020 ). The fate and behavior of nanoparticles in different environmental compartments was and still one of the most important issue, which totally linked to the human health like aquatic systems ( Turan et al, 2019 , Parsai and Kumar, 2021 ), which need a remediation ( Ebrahimbabaie et al, 2020 ). Although, the engineered NPs could be used in remediation the polluted soil, water and air environments, the excess amounts of these NPs might cause serious hazards for the ecosystem and should be removed by proper remediation tools.…”

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Nano-biofortification of different crops to immune against COVID-19: A review

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Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety

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Human health and its improvement are the main target of several studies related to medical, agricultural and industrial sciences. The human health is the primary conclusion of many studies. The improving of human health may include supplying the people with enough and safe nutrients against malnutrition to fight against multiple diseases like COVID-19. Biofortification is a process by which the edible plants can be enriched with essential nutrients for human health against malnutrition. After the great success of biofortification approach in the human struggle against malnutrition, a new biotechnological tool in enriching the crops with essential nutrients in the form of nanoparticles to supplement human diet with balanced diet is called nano-biofortification. Nano biofortification can be achieved by applying the nano particles of essential nutrients (e.g., Cu, Fe, Se and Zn) foliar or their nano-fertilizers in soils or waters. Not all essential nutrients for human nutrition can be biofortified in the nano-form using all edible plants but there are several obstacles prevent this approach. These stumbling blocks are increased due to COVID-19 and its problems including the global trade, global breakdown between countries, and global crisis of food production. The main target of this review was to evaluate the nano-biofortification process and its using against malnutrition as a new approach in the era of COVID-19. This review also opens many questions, which are needed to be answered like is nano-biofortification a promising solution against malnutrition? Is COVID-19 will increase the global crisis of malnutrition? What is the best method of applied nano-nutrients to achieve nano-biofortification? What are the challenges of nano-biofortification during and post of the COVID-19?

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Phytoremediation of engineered nanoparticles using aquatic plants: Mechanisms and practical feasibility

Cited by 53 publications

References 84 publications

Environmental Consequences of Rubber Crumb Application: Soil and Water Pollution

Environmental Consequences of Rubber Crumb Application: Soil and Water Pollution

Nano-biotechnology, an applicable approach for sustainable future

Nano-biofortification of different crops to immune against COVID-19: A review

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