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{"title":"Impact of polystyrene nanoplastics on physiology, nutrient uptake, and root system architecture of aeroponically grown citrus plants.","authors":"Khalid Hussain, John-Paul Fox, Xingmao Ma, Lorenzo Rossi","doi":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100536","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.impact.2024.100536","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The widespread presence of plastic pollution has become a challenge for both aquatic and terrestrial plants. Notably, nanoplastics (NPs) have been found to enter the root tissues and translocate to different organs of plants; however, most previous studies were performed using crop or vegetable seedlings, and the extent NPs accumulation in fruit tree plants, particularly citrus, and their impacts remains unclear. This study was designed to fill this gap by determining the uptake and accumulation of green, fluorescent polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) of two different sizes (20 nm and 50 nm in diameter) in citrus rootstock ('US-942') in an aeroponic system and their impact on plant growth and physiological functions, nutrient uptake, and root system architectural and anatomical traits. The 20 nm PS-NPs negatively impacted the root system architecture (total root length, root surface area, number of root forks) and nutrient contents (N, P, K, Mg, S, B, Fe, Cu, Mn) at both 15 and 30 days after treatment; however, no significant differences were recorded for growth and physiological parameters. Microscopic analysis of roots revealed that under both the PS-NPs treatments, root apoplastic barriers were fully developed near the root tips. Furthermore, PS-NPs are predominantly adhered to the root surface, and no signs of uptake and translocation were recorded in root sections. However, alterations to the external root cell layers were observed. This research sheds light on the impact of PS-NPs on plant roots and their physiology and contributes to a better understanding of these emerging pollutants on tree crop horticulture.</p>","PeriodicalId":18786,"journal":{"name":"NanoImpact","volume":"37 ","pages":"100536"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142770167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gut-lung microbiota dynamics in mice exposed to Nanoplastics","authors":"Nur Kaluç ,&nbsp;Sara Bertorello ,&nbsp;Oğuz Kaan Tombul ,&nbsp;Simone Baldi ,&nbsp;Giulia Nannini ,&nbsp;Gianluca Bartolucci ,&nbsp;Elena Niccolai ,&nbsp;Amedeo Amedei","doi":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100531","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100531","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Concern has grown over potential health effects of micro- and nanoplastics (M/NPs) exposure. There is significant interest in understanding their impact on animal and human microbiota due to its crucial role in preserving health, as research in this area is rapidly advancing. We conducted a sub-chronic exposure study involving 12 male mice, divided into two groups: a control group (<em>n</em> = 6) and a PET-NPs exposure group (n = 6). PET-NPs, administered by oral gavage at a dose of 0.5 mg/day in 0.1 ml/mice, were given daily for 28 days. Microbiota analyses were performed on lung, colon, oral cavity, and stool samples using 16S rRNA sequencing. Additionally, fecal short and medium-chain fatty acids were analyzed by GC/MS. No significant changes were observed in the fecal and oral microbiome of the treated mice, nor in the fecal fatty acid levels. However, there were prominent alterations in the colon, characterized by increased abundance of Gram-negative bacteria belonging to <em>Veillonella</em> and <em>Prevotella</em> genera, and of amino acid metabolism pathways, coupled with a decrease in <em>Lactobacillus</em>. PET-NPs ingestion caused unexpected alterations in the lung microbiome with an increase in the <em>Pseudomonas</em> and changes in microbial energy metabolism and nitrogen utilization. This study provides insights into the differential impact of PET-NPs exposure on various microbiome niches.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18786,"journal":{"name":"NanoImpact","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 100531"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142504274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influences of cerium oxide nanoparticles and salinity on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) growth, physiology, and root system architectural and anatomical traits","authors":"John-Paul Fox ,&nbsp;Julio E. Quinones III ,&nbsp;Khalid Hussain ,&nbsp;Xingmao Ma ,&nbsp;Lorenzo Rossi","doi":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100535","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100535","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) have emerged as global pollutants due to their extensive use across various industries, raising particular concerns in agricultural settings. This study addresses the understudied interactions between ENPs, specifically cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO₂NPs), and sodium chloride (NaCl) in agricultural crops, within the context of widespread soil salinization. ‘Pinto’ common bean seedlings were cultivated in sand-filled pots under greenhouse conditions, following a completely randomized experimental design for one month. Four treatments were administered: (1) control with no NaCl and no CeO₂NPs, (2) 50 mM NaCl without CeO₂NPs, (3) 200 mg kg⁻¹ CeO₂NPs without NaCl, and (4) a combination of 50 mM NaCl and 200 mg kg⁻¹ CeO₂NPs. Weekly measurements were conducted, and a random cohort of 20 plants, including 5 from each treatment, was destructively sampled. At the experiment's conclusion, the final cohort was dissected into above- and below-ground organs to determine the concentrations of Ce and Na, and root scans were performed to analyze root system architectural traits. The results revealed significant differences in growth including root system architecture (including length, surface area, and volume), anatomical traits, biomass (fresh and dry), and vine length. Similarly, significant differences were observed in fluorescence; Ce and Na concentrations; electrolyte leakage, with the CeO₂NPs + NaCl treatment having 3.3-fold more leakage than the control; and chlorophyll contents, with the CeO₂NPs treatment having 3.3-fold more chlorophyll <em>a</em> than the NaCl treatment. Additionally, notable interactions between NaCl and CeO₂NPs were observed in root apoplastic barrier formation, vine length, Ce uptake, and chlorophyll content and fluorescence.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18786,"journal":{"name":"NanoImpact","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 100535"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142676376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A multi-omics approach reveals differences in toxicity and mechanisms in rice (Oryza sativa L.) exposed to anatase or rutile TiO2 nanoparticles","authors":"Nan Zhao ,&nbsp;Chang Liu ,&nbsp;Chenyang Ji ,&nbsp;Xuefeng Jiang ,&nbsp;Jinyu Zhao ,&nbsp;Liwen Qiang ,&nbsp;Hangbiao Jin","doi":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100530","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100530","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO₂ NPs) have been widely used in agriculture, which increased the risk to soil-plant systems. Studies have demonstrated that TiO₂ NPs can induce phytotoxicity. However, the toxicity mechanisms, particularly under the stress of TiO₂ NPs with different crystalline forms, remain inadequately reported. In this study, we combined transcriptomics and metabolomics to analyze the toxicity mechanisms in rice (<em>Oryza sativa</em> L.) under the stress of anatase (AT) or rutile (RT) TiO₂ NPs (50 mg/kg, 40 days). The length (decreased by 1.1-fold, <em>p</em> = 0.021) and malondialdehyde concentration (decreased by 1.4-fold, <em>p</em> = 0.0027) of rice shoots was significantly reduced after AT exposure, while no significant changes were observed following RT exposure. Antioxidant enzyme activities were significantly altered both in the AT and RT groups, indicating TiO₂ NPs induced rice oxidative damage (with changes of 1.1 to 1.4-fold, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.05). Additionally, compared to the control, AT exposure altered 3247 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 56 significantly differentially metabolites in rice (collectively involved in pyrimidine metabolism, TCA cycle, fatty acid metabolism, and amino acid metabolism). After RT exposure, 2814 DEGs and 55 significantly differentially metabolites were identified, which were collectively involved in fatty acid metabolism and amino acid metabolism. Our results indicated that AT exposure led to more pronounced changes in biological responses related to oxidative stress and had more negative effects on rice growth compared to RT exposure. These findings provide new insights into the phytotoxic mechanisms of TiO₂ NPs with different crystalline forms. Based on the observed adverse effects, the study emphasizes that any form of TiO₂ NPs should be used with caution in rice ecosystems. This study is the first to demonstrate that AT is more toxic than RT in paddy ecosystems, providing crucial insights into the differential impacts and toxic mechanisms of TiO₂ NPs with different crystalline forms. These findings suggest prioritizing the use of RT when TiO₂ NPs are necessary in agricultural development to minimize toxicity risks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18786,"journal":{"name":"NanoImpact","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 100530"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142381274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bridging the gap: Innovative human-based in vitro approaches for nanomaterials hazard assessment and their role in safe and sustainable by design, risk assessment, and life cycle assessment","authors":"Jimeng Wu ,&nbsp;Govind Gupta ,&nbsp;Tina Buerki-Thurnherr ,&nbsp;Bernd Nowack ,&nbsp;Peter Wick","doi":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100533","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100533","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The application of nanomaterials in industry and consumer products is growing exponentially, which has pressed the development and use of predictive human <em>in vitro</em> models in pre-clinical analysis to closely extrapolate potential toxic effects <em>in vivo</em>. The conventional cytotoxicity investigation of nanomaterials using cell lines from cancer origin and culturing them two-dimensionally in a monolayer without mimicking the proper pathophysiological microenvironment may affect a precise prediction of <em>in vitro</em> effects at <em>in vivo</em> level. In recent years, complex <em>in vitro</em> models (also belonging to the new approach methodologies, NAMs) have been established in unicellular to multicellular cultures either by using cell lines, primary cells or induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and reconstituted into relevant biological dimensions mimicking <em>in vivo</em> conditions. These advanced <em>in vitro</em> models retain physiologically reliant exposure scenarios particularly appropriate for oral, dermal, respiratory, and intravenous administration of nanomaterials, which have the potential to improve the <em>in vivo</em> predictability and lead to reliable outcomes. In this perspective, we discuss recent developments and breakthroughs in using advanced human <em>in vitro</em> models for hazard assessment of nanomaterials. We identified fit-for-purpose requirements and remaining challenges for the successful implementation of <em>in vitro</em> data into nanomaterials Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD), Risk Assessment (RA), and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). By addressing the gap between <em>in vitro</em> data generation and the utility of <em>in vitro</em> data for nanomaterial safety assessments, a prerequisite for SSbD approaches, we outlined potential key areas for future development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18786,"journal":{"name":"NanoImpact","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 100533"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142504272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Leveraging nanoparticle environmental health and safety research in the study of micro- and nano-plastics","authors":"Melanie Auffan ,&nbsp;Gregory V. Lowry ,&nbsp;Jaleesia D. Amos ,&nbsp;Nathan Bossa ,&nbsp;Mark R. Wiesner","doi":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100534","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100534","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lessons learned, methodologies, and application of tools that have been developed within the context of research on the environmental impacts, health, and safety of nanomaterials (nano-EHS) provide a solid foundation for research on nano/microplastics. In this communication, we summarize key discoveries obtained through major research efforts over the last two decades in the area of nano-EHS that are applicable for the study of micro- and nano-plastics (referred to here more generally as particulate plastics). We focus on how non-equilibrium particle transport processes affect: 1) bio-physico-chemical mechanisms of particle toxicity and determining dose-response relationships; 2) the potential for biouptake, bioaccumulation, translocation, trophic transfer and intergenerational effects of particulate contaminants; 3) extrapolations from laboratory experiments to complex systems and the impact of environmental transformations; 4) the formulation of functional assays as a basis for predicting the impacts of particulate contaminants in complex environments; 5) the relative importance of incidental particles compared with engineered particles and, 6) experience with data platforms, curation, and experimental design.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18786,"journal":{"name":"NanoImpact","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 100534"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142648278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biodistribution and toxic potential of silver nanoparticles when introduced to the female rat reproductive tract","authors":"Nathan A. Koonce ,&nbsp;Ammu Mathew ,&nbsp;Ioana-Mihaela Popescu ,&nbsp;Kelly Davis ,&nbsp;Doug Wagner ,&nbsp;Gokulan Kuppan ,&nbsp;Mugimane Manjanatha ,&nbsp;Julian E.A. Leakey ,&nbsp;Anil K. Patri","doi":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100529","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100529","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The prevalence of ionic silver and silver nanomaterials in hygiene products has been increasing due to their antimicrobial activity. While numerous studies have examined the effects of nanosilver in laboratory settings, there is a limited understanding of its impact on reproductive tissues, as well as its biodistribution and toxicity upon intra-vaginal exposure. If ionic or nanosilver enters adjacent and internal tissues via intra-vaginal exposure, the overuse of hygiene products containing silver may potentially threaten woman's health. This study investigated the effects of intra-vaginal silver exposure in Female Fischer 344 rats to single and multiple doses of a commercial product containing silver, along with standard nanosilver materials. Custom tampons were developed to simulate practical usage scenarios. The analysis of tissue biodistribution revealed that epithelial penetration and redistribution of silver was observed with most administered silver eliminated in feces (8–44 %), and secondary tissues containing 1–18 % of the dose, predominantly localized in the reproductive tract. In a subsequent toxicity study, vaginal histopathology indicated a cellular inflammatory reaction (neutrophil infiltration) associated with the presence of foreign silver material upon a single administration. Interestingly, no noticeable difference in histopathology incidence was observed upon multiple exposures to silver compared to the control group. Clinical chemistry and hematology analyses following acute exposure to silver nanomaterials showed no significant abnormalities. Overall, acute vaginal exposure to silver nanomaterials and ionic silver resulted in limited silver persistence, local tissue reactivity, epithelial penetration of silver resulting in accumulation in distant organs, and elimination primarily through feces. In vitro data suggested potential alterations in normal vaginal flora. Long-term studies are still lacking in this area.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18786,"journal":{"name":"NanoImpact","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 100529"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142308085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Response to shock load of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on aerobic granular sludge and algal-bacterial granular sludge processes","authors":"Alfonz Kedves ,&nbsp;Çağdaş Yavuz ,&nbsp;Orsolya Kedves ,&nbsp;Henrik Haspel ,&nbsp;Zoltán Kónya","doi":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100532","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100532","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO₂ NPs) are extensively used in various fields and can consequently be detected in wastewater, making it necessary to study their potential impacts on biological wastewater treatment processes. In this study, the shock-load impacts of TiO₂ NPs were investigated at concentrations ranging between 1 and 200 mg L⁻¹ on nutrient removal, extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs), microbial activity in aerobic granular sludge (AGS), and algal-bacterial granular sludge (AB-AGS) bioreactors. The results indicated that low concentration (≤10 mg L⁻¹) TiO₂ NPs had no effect on microbial activity or the removal of chemical oxygen demand (COD), nitrogen, and phosphorus, due to the increased production of extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) in the sludge. In contrast, the performance of both AGS and AB-AGS bioreactors gradually deteriorated as the concentration of TiO₂ NPs in the influent increased to 50, 100, and 200 mg L⁻¹. Specifically, the ammonia‑nitrogen removal rate in AGS decreased from 99.9 % to 88.6 %, while in AB-AGS it dropped to 91.3 % at 200 mg L⁻¹ TiO₂ NPs. Furthermore, the nitrate‑nitrogen levels remained stable in AB-AGS, while NO₃-N was detected in the effluent of AGS at 100 and 200 mg L⁻¹. Microbial activities change similarly as smaller decrease in the specific ammonia uptake rate (SAUR) and specific nitrate uptake rate (SNUR) was found in AB-AGS compared to those in AGS. Overall, the algal-bacterial sludge exhibited higher resilience against TiO₂ NPs, which was attributed to a) higher EPS volume, b) smaller decrease in LB-EPS, and c) the favorable protein to polysaccharide (PN/PS) ratio. This in turn, along with the symbiotic relationship between the algae and bacteria, mitigates the toxic effects of nanoparticles.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18786,"journal":{"name":"NanoImpact","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 100532"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142504273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Toxicity and decomposition activity inhibition of VO2 micro/nanoparticles to white rot fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium","authors":"Qiangqiang Zhang ,&nbsp;Yue Yuan ,&nbsp;Yunxuan Hu ,&nbsp;Richard L. Lu ,&nbsp;Xiting Wang ,&nbsp;Qinmei Zhong ,&nbsp;Xian Wu ,&nbsp;Haifang Wang ,&nbsp;Sheng-Tao Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100528","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100528","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Vanadium dioxide (VO₂) is an excellent phase transition material widely used in various applications, and thus inevitably enters the environment via different routes and encounters various organisms. Nonetheless, limited information is available on the environmental hazards of VO₂. In this study, we investigated the impact of two commercial VO₂ particles, nanosized S-VO₂ and micro-sized M-VO₂ on the white rot fungus <em>Phanerochaete chrysosporium</em>. The growth of <em>P. chrysosporium</em> is significantly affected by VO₂ particles, with S-VO₂ displaying a higher inhibitory effect on weight gain. In addition, VO₂ at high concentrations inhibits the formation of fungal fibrous hyphae and disrupts the integrity of fungus cells as evidenced by the cell membrane damage and the loss of cytoplasm. Notably, at 200 μg/mL, S-VO₂ completely alters the morphology of <em>P. chrysosporium</em>, while the M-VO₂ treatment does not affect the mycelium formation of <em>P. chrysosporium</em>. Additionally, VO₂ particles inhibit the laccase activity secreted by <em>P. chrysosporium</em>, and thus prevent the dye decoloration and sawdust decomposition by <em>P. chrysosporium</em>. The mechanism underlying this toxicity is related to the dissolution of VO₂ and the oxidative stress induced by VO₂. Overall, our findings suggest that VO₂ nanoparticles pose significant environmental hazards and risks to white rot fungi.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18786,"journal":{"name":"NanoImpact","volume":"36 ","pages":"Article 100528"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dancing with danger-how honeybees are getting affected in the web of microplastics-a review","authors":"Sadaf Bashir ,&nbsp;Pritha Ghosh ,&nbsp;Priyanka Lal","doi":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100522","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.impact.2024.100522","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Anthropogenic activities have negatively impacted the ecosystem dramatically over the last few decades. The environment is becoming more contaminated with heavy metals, pesticides, and microplastics (MPs) as a result of the swift rise in industrialization and urbanisation. These contaminants are present everywhere in the ecosystem, affecting every living creature, from aquatic to terrestrial to aerial. Recently, the widespread of microplastics in the environment has raised serious concerns about the contamination of honey bees by these tiny particles of plastic. Honeybees are the major pollinators which contributes in the pollination of about 70% food that we consume. This review summarizes current research findings on the presence, uptake, and possible effects of microplastics on honey bees. Findings revealed the presence of microplastics in various honey bee matrices, such as honey, pollen, beeswax, and bee bodies, highlighting the potential routes of exposure for these vital pollinators. Additionally, evidence suggests that microplastics can accumulate in honey bee tissues (brain, midgut, Malpighian tubules, trachea, and haemolymph) potentially leading to adverse effects on honey bee health, behaviour, and colony dynamics. Additionally, MPs has a synergistic impact on immune system as well. Change in cuticle profile, reduction in body weight, and changes in eating frequency can regulate overall success rate of their survival. However, significant knowledge gaps remain regarding the long-term consequences for honey bee populations and ecosystem health, which cannot unveil the ultimate degree of future threats. Future research efforts should focus on investigating the interactions between microplastics and other stressors, such as pesticides and pathogens, and assessing the broader ecological implications of honey bee contamination with microplastics. Addressing these knowledge gaps is essential for developing effective mitigation strategies to minimize the impact of microplastics on honey bee populations and safeguarding their vital role in ecosystem functioning and food security.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18786,"journal":{"name":"NanoImpact","volume":"35 ","pages":"Article 100522"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141633957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}