Impact of Nanoparticles in Balancing the Ecosystem
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2021-06
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Biointerface Research in applied Chemistry
Abstract
Nanotechnology has contributed enormous breakthroughs in various scientific and
engineering disciplines, from basic researches to advanced product development. Rapid advancements
in nanotechnology have accomplished a great quantum leap in the areas of medicine, environment,
agriculture, and renewable energy. As a result, there has been a growing interest to substitute
conventional materials with nanomaterials in almost all scientific disciplines globally. This economic
success has left behind the possibilities of critical adverse effects these materials can impart to the
environment and its dependants. Several debates were ongoing worldwide on the effect of nanoparticle
released metal ions and their subsequent toxicological impacts. It’s been anticipated that the increased
application of nanoparticles will lead to abrupt unchecked emission of the same into various
environmental strata. Therefore, despite these emerging advancements, the potential adverse effects
these nanotechnological researchers can put forward also need a thorough investigation. This review
article has highlighted the currently employed applications of engineered nanoparticles in agriculture
technology and environmental restoration, adverse effects of its exposure to environmental flora and
fauna, ecosystem toxicity, and related issues.
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nanoparticles; environmental fate; hazards; nanowaste; ecosystem balance.
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Anju S, Mohanan PV. Impact of Nanoparticles in Balancing the Ecosystem. Biointerface Research in applied Chemistry. 2021;June;11(3):10461-10481