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Leanne M. Gilbertson
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Role of bacterial motility in differential resistance mechanisms of silver nanoparticles and silver ions
Unlike conventional antimicrobials, the study of bacterial resistance to silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) remains in its infancy and the mechanism(s) through which it evolves are limited and inconclusive. The cent...
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Guiding the design space for nanotechnology to advance sustainable crop production
The globally recognized need to advance more sustainable agriculture and food systems has motivated the emergence of transdisciplinary solutions, which include methodologies that utilize the properties of mate...
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Technology readiness and overcoming barriers to sustainably implement nanotechnology-enabled plant agriculture
Nanotechnology offers potential solutions for sustainable agriculture, including increasing nutrient utilization efficiency, improving the efficacy of pest management, mitigating the impacts of climate change,...
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Opportunities and challenges for nanotechnology in the agri-tech revolution
Current agricultural practices, developed during the green revolution, are becoming unsustainable, especially in the face of climate change and growing populations. Nanotechnology will be an important driver f...
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A framework for sustainable nanomaterial selection and design based on performance, hazard, and economic considerations
Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) and ENM-enabled products have emerged as potentially high-performance replacements to conventional materials and chemicals. As such, there is an urgent need to incorporate envir...
