Nanoscale imaging of the simultaneous occlusion of nanoplastics and glyphosate within soil minerals
Jialin Chi, Yafei Yin, Wenjun Zhang, Christine V. Putnis, Lijun Wang
Abstract
Functional nanoplastics (PSFG) complexed with glyphosate (PMG) are occluded within the model minerals calcite and iron hydroxide through growing hillocks and particle aggregation, respectively, thus limiting their soil migration and plant uptake.
Topics & Concepts
GlyphosateCalciteLimitingHillockNanoscopic scaleEnvironmental chemistryChemistryMineralogyMaterials scienceAgronomyBiologyNanotechnologyComposite materialMechanical engineeringEngineeringMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionDiatoms and Algae ResearchPesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies