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{"title":"The sulphidation of ZnO nanoparticles enhances zinc recovery in the Zn-starved barley (Hordeum vulgare L.): The interplay of metal acquisition and cellular homeostasis","authors":"Izabela Josko, Mikołaj Feculak, Patryk Oleszczuk, Bożena Czech, Mohammed Alyafei, Magdalena Sozoniuk, Mohamed Sheteiwy","doi":"10.1039/d4en01165a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4en01165a","url":null,"abstract":"The sulphidation of metal-based engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) presents a promising strategy to alleviate their ecotoxicity, particularly for ZnO ENPs used in plant growth enhancement. However, little is known about the interactions of sulphidized ENPs with plants, including their ionome. Considering the key-driver properties ENPs for their improvement plant growth may be strongly affected by the sulphidation. This study investigated the response of Zn-deficient barley to pristine (nZnO) and sulphidized ZnO ENPs (sulph-nZnO) at 0.5 mg Zn/L under hydroponic conditions. The experimental approach evaluated plant biomass, elemental composition, and gene expression related to metal acquisition and homeostasis. Key findings revealed that Zn treatment of Zn-deficient plants showed higher Zn loading than the plants growing with Zn source by 43 – 117%, and Zn distribution was primarily concentrated in shoots, in which Zn level was as follows: nZnO < sulph-nZnO < ZnSO4. ENPs caused a comparable accumulation pattern of other metals (Fe, Mn, K, Ca) in barley shoots after 7 days, their content was higher than ZnSO4 treatment. The transcript levels of most of the analyzed ZIP genes were similar regardless of the Zn compound treatments. In contrast, the gene expression related to vacuolar Zn sequestration and antioxidant mechanisms exhibited variability in the Zn-treated plants. In turn, the expression patterns of genes encoding Zn sequestration and antioxidant enzymes in barley shoots and roots did not directly correlate with total Zn content in plant tissues. However, the distinct transcriptional response may be associated with the ratios of different metals present. Although the spectroscopic and transcriptional profiles were generally consistent across ENP treatments, the sulph-nZnO exhibited enhanced Zn uptake and elevated expression of ZIP1, a zinc-responsive gene involved in zinc efficiency. This suggests its potential as an innovative approach to improving plant elemental nutrition.","PeriodicalId":73,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science: Nano","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.131,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144177317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"Zn3(PO4)2 shell effects on Zn uptake and cellular distribution of root applied ZnO NPs","authors":"Sandra Rodrigues, Astrid Avellan, Hiram Castillo-Michel, Matheus C. R. Miranda, Diana Salvador, Aude Calas, Gregory V. Lowry, Sónia M. Rodrigues","doi":"10.1039/d5en00217f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5en00217f","url":null,"abstract":"Touted benefits of nanoparticle-based fertilizers include enhancing crop nutrition by fortifying fruits or grains with nutrient metals and reducing environmental impacts of fertilizer use. However, the properties of the nanoparticles (NPs) and application routes required to achieve these benefits are not yet established. This study examined how a Zn-phosphate shell on ZnO NPs (ZnO_Ph NPs) affected root uptake, cellular distribution, transformation, and translocation of Zn in pepper plants (<em>Capsicum annuum</em>), and compared the efficacy of root- to foliarly-applied NPs. Pepper plants roots were exposed to ZnO NPs (26 ± 8 nm), ZnO_Ph NPs (48 ± 12 nm), or ionic Zn. After 6 weeks, 30–37% of root-applied Zn was absorbed, with 6.0–7.2% (2.4–2.9 μg) reaching the fruits. ZnO_Ph NPs resulted in lower total Zn uptake, but higher mobility into the root vasculature and stem epidermis, likely due to P–Zn co-delivery modulating translocation mechanisms. Foliar application of these NPs led to lower Zn uptake (2.4% for ZnO_Ph NPs; 0.5% for ZnO NPs) compared to root application. However, a greater proportion of the Zn that was taken up for foliar-applied ZnO_Ph NP translocated to the fruits (27%) compared to root application (10%). Root and foliar applications also led to contrasting Zn speciation in the stem vasculature. Foliar-applied Zn formed only carboxyl and phytate-like complexes, while root-applied Zn also formed Zn–S–R complexes, indicating distinct Zn transport and storage responses, possibly explaining the higher relative mobility to the fruits when foliar-applied. These findings demonstrate that Zn uptake efficiency and speciation depend on both application method and nanoparticle formulation. They also suggest that multi-nutrient NPs can fortify foods, potentially offering a new strategy for improving plant nutrition.","PeriodicalId":73,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science: Nano","volume":"138 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.131,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144165513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"MOF-derived Ni-Cu bimetallic interfaces synergy modified TiO2 for efficient photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to formate in ammonia nitrogen wastewater","authors":"Junjie Yang, Jun Xie, Junxian Qin, Jin Shang, Hiromi Yamashita, Daiqi Ye, Yun Hu","doi":"10.1039/d5en00297d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5en00297d","url":null,"abstract":"To address the critical challenges in photocatalytic CO2 reduction systems- including rapid recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, indiscriminate product distribution, and oxidative degradation of liquid-phase intermediates, we designed a ZIF-8-derived Ni-Cu bimetallic modified TiO2 (NiCu-GC-TiO2) for synergistic formate synthesis from CO2 and ammonia nitrogen wastewater The research results indicate that Ni-Cu forms a highly dispersed interface through N bridges , significantly enhancing charge separation efficiency. In the NH3-N system at pH=10, the formate yield reached 116.2 μmol L-¹ (99.4% selectivity), which was 9.4 times higher than TiO2. Ammonia nitrogen serves as an oxidative substrate that accelerates hole consumption while inhibiting formate oxidation. Isotope experiments confirmed that formate protons originate entirely from ammonia nitroge, and the protons released from ammonia nitrogen oxidation drive the directed conversion of CO2 to formate. The system can directly utilize HCO3- as a carbon source, compatible with industrial carbon capture processes. Cycling tests and flow-phase experiments demonstrated excellent material stability and practical applicability. This research provides a novel strategy for synergistic mechanisms between photocatalytic CO2 reduction and wastewater treatment, benefiting for both environment and energy.","PeriodicalId":73,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science: Nano","volume":"63 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.131,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144145448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"Micro- and Nanoplastics in the Environment: A Comprehensive Review on Detection Techniques","authors":"Fabricio Aparecido dos Santos, Rafaela Andre, Augusto Alvarenga, Ana Laura Alves, Daniel Souza Correa","doi":"10.1039/d4en00319e","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4en00319e","url":null,"abstract":"Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs), which arise from the fragmentation of larger plastic debris or are intentionally produced on smaller scales, can persist in the environment for long periods due to their small dimensions. Considering that these particles are ubiquitous environmental pollutants, concerns arise regarding their potential adverse impacts on ecosystems and human health, which is the reason why their identification is becoming of paramount importance nowadays. In this review, we present an updated survey of the main techniques currently employed to identify MNPs, focusing on the well-established FT-IR and Raman techniques, which are recognized as the gold standard in the analysis of these materials. We also explore new approaches to detect MNPs, including electroanalytical techniques, microfluidic systems, and varied mass spectrometry techniques. Furthermore, other techniques, such as fluorescence spectroscopy, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and others, which help to complement the chemical and structural analysis of MNPs, are also evaluated. Combining these different approaches offers a comprehensive and detailed evaluation of micro- and nanoplastic materials across various environments, thereby supporting the implementation of target strategies to help to mitigate the impact of these emerging pollutants on both environment and human health.","PeriodicalId":73,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science: Nano","volume":"44 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.131,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144145482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"Melatonin and nanocopper synergistically regulate cadmium toxicity in Brassica napus: Evidences from photosynthesis phenomics, oxidative metabolism, and multiple defense responses","authors":"Zohaib Kaleem, Hafsah Shahbaz, Sharafat Ali, Anmol Albert, Di He, Rana Muhammad Amir Gulzar, Muhammad Asad Ullah Asad, Weijun Zhou, Kangni Zhang, Zaid Ulhassan","doi":"10.1039/d5en00012b","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5en00012b","url":null,"abstract":"Cadmium (Cd) toxicity severely impedes plant growth and yield. Melatonin (MEL) and copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) have individually demonstrated to enhance plant growth and mitigate heavy metals stress. But, their interactive effects in managing Cd-toxicity in oilseed crops remain largely unexplored. Thus, we evaluated the efficacy of 10 µM MEL and/or 3 mg/L CuO NPs to regulate the tolerance of Brassica napus cultivars (ZD 635 and ZD 622) to Cd toxicity. Results revealed that CuO NPs and/or MEL greatly lowered the Cd toxicity by minimizing the accumulation of Cd (44‒53%), malondialdehyde (29‒37%), H2O2 (28‒35%) and O2•– (26‒34%), and improving the photosynthesis phenomics (pigments, gas exchanges, PSII and Chl a fluorescence), correlated with higher biomass, membrane integrity and lowered oxidative stress. Moreover, CuO NPs and/or MEL significantly boosted the antioxidants enzyme activity, total phenolics, total flavonoids, proline and phytohormones (SA, ABA, MEL and JA) production in Cd-treated plants, revealed the key roles of CuO NPs and/or MEL in improving plant defense. Additionally, the potential protective roles of CuO NPs and/or MEL significantly recovered the Cd indulged cellular damages as observed by the improvements in leaf ultrastructure (chloroplast, mitochondria, and thylakoids membrane etc.), stomatal aperture and guard cells. It was obvious that the combined applications of CuO NPs and MEL were more prominent in alleviating the accumulation and toxicity of Cd in B. napus tissues than alone treatment. The Cd-bioaccumulation, photosynthesis and antioxidant defense responses can serve as ideal indicators for oilseed crops grown in Cd-contaminated soils.","PeriodicalId":73,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science: Nano","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.131,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144145458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"Ion transport and metabolic regulation induced by nanoplastic toxicity in gill of Litopenaeus vannamei using proteomics","authors":"Yiming Li, Yucong Ye, Xiaoyi Zhu, Zongli Yao, Yan Li, Zhen Sun, Na Rihan, Yunlong Zhao, Qifang Lai","doi":"10.1039/d5en00040h","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5en00040h","url":null,"abstract":"Polystyrene nanoplastic (PS-NP) pollution has become a global environmental problem, and its potential toxicity to aquatic organisms has led to widespread concern. In this study, a 28-day chronic nanoplastic exposure (0, 0.1, 1, 5, and 10 mg L<small>⁻¹</small>) experiment was established to investigate the effects of ion transport and metabolic regulation in Pacific white shrimp <em>Litopenaeus vannamei</em>. The results showed that the ion content in gill tissues decreased and the ATPase activities significantly decreased with the increase in PS-NP concentration. PS-NP exposure destroyed the gill tissue structure, disrupted the activity of ion transport enzymes, and affected the glutathione metabolism. The blood urea nitrogen, glutamate, and proline contents first increased and then decreased with the increase in PS-NP concentration. The expression of nitric oxide synthase and thioredoxin genes involved in energy metabolism decreased. The urea nitrogen content was negatively correlated with the ion transport module, and the proline content was positively correlated with the ion transport module and gene expression. Proteomic analysis results showed that PS-NP exposure mainly affected the amino acid biosynthesis and mTOR signaling pathway. These results suggested that PS-NP exposure negatively affected the physiological state of <em>L. vannamei</em> by interfering with the urea cycle and glutathione metabolism <em>via</em> inhibition of ion transport.","PeriodicalId":73,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science: Nano","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.131,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144145740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"Unraveling the effects of cerium oxide nanoparticles on the metabolism of anaerobic digestion of waste activated sludge","authors":"Pabel Cervantes-Avilés, Weiwei Li, Arturo A. Keller","doi":"10.1039/d4en01178c","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4en01178c","url":null,"abstract":"To reduce the residual solids and increase energy recovery in wastewater treatment plants, the anaerobic digestion (AD) process needs to be optimized to generate more methane from waste activated sludge (WAS). Nanomaterials (NMs) have successfully been used in anaerobic digestion to increase methane production. Focusing on NMs with high redox activity, the biochemical route for methane production can be enhanced. Here, the influence of cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO<small>₂</small> NPs) on the AD of waste sludge was evaluated in terms of metabolite production and assimilation, key enzymes activity, and organic matter transformation. The fate of CeO<small>₂</small> NPs in the anaerobic reactors was also determined via single particle ICP-MS and TEM imaging. Results indicated that 10, 50 and 100 mg of CeO<small>₂</small> NPs per g of volatile suspended solids (VSS) acted as nano-catalyst during the anaerobic digestion of WAS, increasing the methane yield production up to 14.2%. CeO<small>₂</small> NPs induced a decrease in the activity of two key enzymes involved in AD, such as protease and F420. Thus, biogas production was enhanced via the redox capability of the NPs. This includes the ability to perform the extracellular electron transfer (EET) to hydrolyze long-chain substrates, e.g. proteins into amino acids, and short chain organic acids such as maleic acid to shorter molecules and finally to methane. At the end of the nano-enhanced AD process, the CeO<small>₂</small> NPs remained in the bisolids. Therefore, potential effects of nanoceria on soil microorganisms and plants should be studied further.","PeriodicalId":73,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science: Nano","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.131,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144145842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"Nanoscale hydroxyapatite coated Cu-based nanopesticides exhibited promising benefits: Enhanced application efficiency and plants elements homeostasis","authors":"Xin Liu, Jie yu Gao, Yaoyu Zhou, Sha Bin Liu, Hong Qi Yang, Yuan Yang, Jian Yang","doi":"10.1039/d4en01118j","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4en01118j","url":null,"abstract":"Cu-based pesticides are popular globally due to their low toxicity, high efficiency, broad applicability, and cost-effectiveness. However, their application often leads to waste and environmental issues. Here, we developed nanoscale hydroxyapatite(HAP) as the Cu-based pesticide carrier and coated with chitosan to realize the function of Cu/P slow release. The HAP carrier with three sizes (20 nm, 60 nm, and 80 µm) and three types of Cu-based pesticides (OrganCu, InorganCu, and NanoCu) were prepared and compared. The obtained nanopesticides with 60nm HAP carrier and NanoCu commercial pesticide (K60) exhibited application potential on long-term application performance, which demonstrated a particle size of less than 200 nm. At low concentrations (10 mg/kg), NanoCu pesticides significantly affected the soil microorganism diversity. The K60 could decrease the influence on microorganism diversity compared with the original commercial pesticides, which was accounted for the alpha diversity and microbial species composition variation. Besides, the K60 enhanced the phosphorus deficiency resistance of lettuces through adjustment of microelements homeostasis. This phenomenon was accounted for by the in 5 μM K60 increasing the Cu and P uptake (77.81% and 76.12%, respectively), and increasing the Mg and K uptake in root (44.95% and 39.74%, respectively). The nanopesticides dosage contributed more influence than nanocarrier size in lettuce roots ionome variation. Our research findings emphasize sustainable strategies to enhance the utilization efficiency of commercial pesticides while mitigating ecological risks. These insights contribute valuable ideas and references for the subsequent market introduction of nanopesticides. Keywords: Cu-based nanopesticides, slow-release, hydroxyapatite, plant elements homeostasis, soil microorganism","PeriodicalId":73,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science: Nano","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.131,"publicationDate":"2025-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144133565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"Particle Dynamics of Nanoplastics Suspended in Water with Soil Microparticles: Insights from Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) and Ultra-SANS","authors":"Douglas Gordon Hayes, Anton F. Astner, Sai Venkatesh Pingali, Hugh O'Neill, Barbara Evans, Volker S Urban, Kenneth C Littrell","doi":"10.1039/d4en01199f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d4en01199f","url":null,"abstract":"Small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) and Ultra-SANS (USANS) were employed to understand the aggregation behavior and observe the size reduction for nanoplastics (NPs) formed from a biodegradable mulch film, and microparticles of vermiculite (V), an artificial soil, suspended in water in the presence of low convective shear (ex-situ stirring) prior to measurements. Neutron contrast matching was employed to minimize the signal of V (by 100-fold) and thereby isolate the signal due to NPs in the neutron beam, as the contrast match point (CMP) for V (67 vol% deuteration of water) differed from that of NPs by more than 20%. The original NPs’ size distribution was bimodal: &lt; 200 nm and 500-1200 nm, referred to as small and large NPs, i.e., SNPs and LNPs, respectively. In the absence of V, SNPs formed homoaggregates at higher concentrations that decreased with stirring time, while the size of LNPs remained unchanged. The presence of V at 2-fold lower concentration than NPs did not change the size of SNPs but reduced the size of LNPs by nearly 2-fold as stirring time increased. Because the size of SNPs and LNPs did not differ substantially between CMP and 100% D2O solvents, it is evident that SNPs and LNPs are mainly composed of NPs and not V. The results suggest that LNPs are susceptible to size reduction through collisions with soil microparticles via convection, yielding SNPs near soil-water interfaces within vadose zones.","PeriodicalId":73,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science: Nano","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.131,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144122632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"Metal-organic frameworks as versatile platforms for sustainable crop disease management: A comprehensive review of mechanisms and applications","authors":"Hafiza Ayesha Masood, Temoor Ahmed, Muhammad Khubaib Zahid, Muhammad Noman, Muhammad Arslan Yousaf, Hayssam M. Ali, Bin Li, Shaojie Han","doi":"10.1039/d5en00042d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5en00042d","url":null,"abstract":"Plant diseases pose a major threat to agricultural productivity and global food security, particularly in the context of climate change and increasing pesticide resistance. This review explores the emerging potential of metal-organic framework (MOF)-enabled nanoformulations as an innovative solution for sustainable plant disease management. MOFs, characterized by their tunable pore size, structural versatility and high surface area, offer unique advantages for the controlled delivery of agrochemicals and enhancement of plant protection strategies. We discuss the multiple mechanisms through which MOF nanoformulations combat plant diseases, including direct pathogen inhibition through reactive oxygen species generation and membrane disruption, activation of plant defense responses through systemic acquired resistance (SAR) and induced systemic resistance (ISR), and controlled release of active ingredients and pesticides. Recent advances in MOF design and synthesis have confirmed their effectiveness in controlling numerous plant pathogens while reducing environmental impact compared to conventional pesticides. The review examines the uptake and translocation patterns of MOF nanoformulations in plants, highlighting the importance of understanding these processes for optimal delivery system design. Furthermore, we address current challenges and future perspectives in the field, including the need for scalable production methods, long-term environmental impact studies, and integration with other advanced agricultural technologies. As agriculture faces increasing pressures from climate change and resistant pathogens, MOF-enabled nanoformulations represent a promising frontier in developing more sustainable and effective crop protection strategies to ensure food security.","PeriodicalId":73,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science: Nano","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.131,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144122693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}