Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: March 5, 2024
Abstract
The
primary
factors
that
restrict
agricultural
productivity
and
jeopardize
human
food
safety
are
heavy
metals
(HMs),
including
arsenic,
cadmium,
lead,
aluminum,
which
adversely
impact
crop
yields
quality.
Plants,
in
their
adaptability,
proactively
engage
a
multitude
of
intricate
processes
to
counteract
the
impacts
HM
toxicity.
These
orchestrate
profound
transformations
at
biomolecular
levels,
showing
plant’s
ability
adapt
thrive
adversity.
In
past
few
decades,
stress
tolerance
crops
has
been
successfully
addressed
through
combination
traditional
breeding
techniques,
cutting-edge
genetic
engineering
methods,
strategic
implementation
marker-dependent
approaches.
Given
remarkable
progress
achieved
this
domain,
it
become
imperative
adopt
integrated
methods
mitigate
potential
risks
arising
from
environmental
contamination
on
yields,
is
crucial
as
we
endeavor
forge
ahead
with
establishment
enduring
systems.
manner,
nanotechnology
emerged
viable
field
sciences.
applications
extensive,
encompassing
regulation
stressors
like
toxic
metals,
improving
efficiency
nutrient
consumption
alleviating
climate
change
effects.
Integrating
nanomaterials
agrochemicals
mitigated
drawbacks
associated
agrochemicals,
challenges
organic
solvent
pollution,
susceptibility
photolysis,
restricted
bioavailability.
Numerous
studies
clearly
show
immense
nanofertilizers
tackling
acute
crisis
toxicity
production.
This
review
seeks
delve
into
using
NPs
effectively
enhance
resilience,
thereby
fostering
an
environmentally
friendly
economically
approach
toward
sustainable
advancement
foreseeable
future.
Air Soil and Water Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Rapid
population
growth
and
increased
use
of
agricultural
technology
have
exacerbated
agrarian
problems.
While
mechanization
has
improved
production,
the
heavy
machinery
for
planting,
irrigation,
harvesting
resulted
in
soil
compaction.
Soil
compaction
reduces
pore
space
increases
bulk
density,
which
hinders
plant
growth.
Globally,
automated
agriculture
reduced
crop
production
by
more
than
50%.
In
developing
countries,
grazing
animals
fields
root
penetration,
nutrient
absorption,
water
infiltration,
increasing
risk
erosion
runoff.
The
study
investigates
novel
ways
to
reduce
compaction,
namely
utilization
nanoparticles
(NPs)
nanotechnology
(NT).
NPs
unique
qualities
that
can
improve
mechanical
properties
soil,
increase
its
strength,
minimize
Some
such
as
Carbon
nanotubes,
nanolites,
nanosilica,
nanoclay
been
demonstrated
fertility,
retention,
structural
stability.
environmental
pollutants
while
improving
quality.
However,
questions
about
their
long-term
biodegradability,
ecological
toxicity,
health
effects
require
further
investigation.
also
addressed
how
affect
environment
human
health.
Their
small
size
raises
concerns
potential
exposure
toxicity
individuals
ecosystems.
paper
briefly
discusses
economic
regulatory
considerations
related
use,
disposal
NPs,
emphasizing
need
comprehensive
legislation,
impact
studies,
stakeholder
involvement
decision-making.
Although
offer
promise
sustainable
practices,
research
is
necessary
optimize
ensure
safety,
well
gain
a
better
understanding
interactions
with
physics.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
916, P. 170013 - 170013
Published: Jan. 20, 2024
Nanomaterials
in
the
food
industry
are
used
as
additives,
and
main
function
of
these
additives
is
to
improve
qualities
including
texture,
flavor,
color,
consistency,
preservation,
nutrient
bioavailability.
This
review
aims
provide
an
overview
distribution,
fate,
environmental
health
impacts
additive
nanomaterials
soil
aquatic
ecosystems.
Some
major
include
titanium
dioxide,
silver,
gold,
silicon
iron
oxide,
zinc
oxide.
Ingestion
products
containing
via
dietary
intake
considered
be
one
pathways
human
exposure
nanomaterials.
Food
reach
terrestrial
environments
directly
through
disposal
wastes
landfills
application
waste-derived
amendments.
A
significant
amount
ingested
(>
90
%)
excreted,
not
efficiently
removed
wastewater
system,
thereby
reaching
environment
indirectly
recycled
water
sewage
sludge
agricultural
land.
also
undergo
various
transformation
reaction
processes,
such
adsorption,
aggregation-sedimentation,
desorption,
degradation,
dissolution,
bio-mediated
reactions
environment.
These
processes
significantly
impact
transport
bioavailability
well
their
behaviour
fate
toxic
organisms,
chain
plant
uptake
animal
transfer.
The
risks
can
overcome
by
eliminating
emission
sludge.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: May 9, 2024
Abstract
Pollution
by
heavy
metals
(HMs)
has
become
a
global
problem
for
agriculture
and
the
environment.
In
this
study,
effects
of
pristine
biochar
modified
with
manganese
dioxide
(BC@MnO
2
)
zinc
oxide
(BC@ZnO)
nanoparticles
on
immobilization
bioavailability
Pb,
Cd,
Zn,
Ni
in
soil
under
ryegrass
(
Lolium
perenne
L.)
cultivation
were
investigated.
The
results
SEM–EDX,
FTIR,
XRD
showed
that
ZnO
MnO
successfully
loaded
onto
biochar.
BC,
BC@MnO
BC@ZnO
treatments
significantly
increased
shoots
roots
dry
weight
compared
to
control.
maximum
root
shoot
(1.365
g
pot
−1
4.163
,
respectively)
was
reached
at
1%
.
HMs
uptake
decreased
after
addition
amendments.
lowest
Zn
plant
(13.176,
24.92,
32.407,
53.88
µg
obtained
treatment.
Modified
more
successful
reducing
improving
growth
than
can
therefore
be
used
as
an
efficient
cost
effective
amendment
remediation
contaminated
soils.
translocation
(TF)
bioconcentration
factors
related
Therefore,
most
treatment
soil.
Also,
comparison
TF
values
had
good
ability
accumulate
all
studied
its
roots,
it
is
suitable
phytostabilization.
