Review on fate, transport, toxicity and health risk of nanoparticles in natural ecosystems: Emerging challenges in the modern age and solutions toward a sustainable environment

Tran, Thien-Khanh; Nguyen, Minh-Ky; Lin, Chitsan; Hoang, Tuan-Dung; Nguyen, Thanh-Cong; Lone, Aasif Mohmad; Khedulkar, Akhil Pradiprao; Gaballah, Mohamed S.; Singh, Jagpreet; Chung, W. Jin; Nguyen, D. Duc

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169331

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“…However, as research progresses, it is becoming increasingly clear that cobalt alloy implants release particles of varying sizes as they wear and corrode in vivo [ 3 ]. Nanoscale particles are believed to be more toxic [ 4 , 5 ]. These particles can damage the tissues surrounding the implant and may even travel to distant sites through the bloodstream [ 6 ].…”

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Selenium Nanoparticles Attenuate Cobalt Nanoparticle-Induced Skeletal Muscle Injury: A Study Based on Myoblasts and Zebrafish

Tan,

Deng,

Jiang

et al. 2024

Toxics

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Cobalt alloys have numerous applications, especially as critical components in orthopedic biomedical implants. However, recent investigations have revealed potential hazards associated with the release of nanoparticles from cobalt-based implants during implantation. This can lead to their accumulation and migration within the body, resulting in adverse reactions such as organ toxicity. Despite being a primary interface for cobalt nanoparticle (CoNP) exposure, skeletal muscle lacks comprehensive long-term impact studies. This study evaluated whether selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) could mitigate CoNP toxicity in muscle cells and zebrafish models. CoNPs dose-dependently reduced C2C12 viability while elevating reactive oxygen species (ROS) and apoptosis. However, low-dose SeNPs attenuated these adverse effects. CoNPs downregulated myogenic genes and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) expression in C2C12 cells; this effect was attenuated by SeNP cotreatment. Zebrafish studies confirmed CoNP toxicity, as it decreased locomotor performance while inducing muscle injury, ROS generation, malformations, and mortality. However, SeNPs alleviated these detrimental effects. Overall, SeNPs mitigated CoNP-mediated cytotoxicity in muscle cells and tissue through antioxidative and antiapoptotic mechanisms. This suggests that SeNP-coated implants could be developed to eliminate cobalt nanoparticle toxicity and enhance the safety of metallic implants.

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Selenium Nanoparticles Attenuate Cobalt Nanoparticle-Induced Skeletal Muscle Injury: A Study Based on Myoblasts and Zebrafish

Tan,

Deng,

Jiang

et al. 2024

Toxics

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“…NPs are materials with a size in the 1-100 nm range and can be either artificially engineered or produced via natural processes or human activities [12,13]. The analysis of NPs requires the use of different analytical approaches, among which electron microscopy (EM) techniques, including transmission electron microscopy (TEM) [14,15], environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM) [16,17], scanning probe microscopy, and atomic force microscopy (AFM) [18,19], are particularly suitable for the imaging and characterization of individual NPs due to their intrinsic sub-nanometer-scale resolution.…”

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Characterization of Small Micro-and Nanoparticles in Antarctic Snow by Electron Microscopy and Raman Micro-Spectroscopy

Riboni,

Ribezzi,

Nasi

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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The impact of the anthropic activities in Antarctica is a concerning issue. According to the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research, attention has to be paid to the next-generation contaminants deriving from both long-range atmospheric transport and local sources. In this study, the capabilities of transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and Raman micro-spectroscopy were exploited to evaluate the size, morphology, and chemical composition of small micro- and nanoparticles, as well as their aggregates, in surface snow samples collected during the 2020–2021 austral summer in the coastal area of Victoria Land near the Mario Zucchelli research station. The presence of biological particles, mineral dust, sea salts, and small carbonaceous and plastic micro- and nanoparticles was assessed. Sulfate, carbonate, and nitrate minerals were detected in all the samples, whereas polyethylene, poly(ethylene-co-vinyl-acetate), and different kinds of carbonaceous materials were predominantly identified in the samples closest to the research base. The presence of small micro- and nanoparticles containing heavy metals and plastic polymers in samples collected in the areas surrounding the Italian research base highlights the impact of anthropogenic activities on the polar environment, suggesting the need for continuous monitoring to evaluate possible threats to the delicate Antarctic ecosystem.

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Valorization of Agriculture Residues into Value‐Added Products: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Studies

Hoang,

Van Anh,

Yusuf

et al. 2024

The Chemical Record

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Global agricultural by‐products usually go to waste, especially in developing countries where agricultural products are usually exported as raw products. Such waste streams, once converted to “value‐added” products could be an additional source of revenue while simultaneously having positive impacts on the socio‐economic well‐being of local people. We highlight the utilization of thermochemical techniques to activate and convert agricultural waste streams such as rice and straw husk, coconut fiber, coffee wastes, and okara power wastes commonly found in the world into porous activated carbons and biofuels. Such activated carbons are suitable for various applications in environmental remediation, climate mitigation, energy storage, and conversions such as batteries and supercapacitors, in improving crop productivity and producing useful biofuels.

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Review on fate, transport, toxicity and health risk of nanoparticles in natural ecosystems: Emerging challenges in the modern age and solutions toward a sustainable environment

Cited by 26 publications

References 139 publications

Selenium Nanoparticles Attenuate Cobalt Nanoparticle-Induced Skeletal Muscle Injury: A Study Based on Myoblasts and Zebrafish

Selenium Nanoparticles Attenuate Cobalt Nanoparticle-Induced Skeletal Muscle Injury: A Study Based on Myoblasts and Zebrafish

Characterization of Small Micro-and Nanoparticles in Antarctic Snow by Electron Microscopy and Raman Micro-Spectroscopy

Valorization of Agriculture Residues into Value‐Added Products: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Studies

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