The Effects of Nanoparticles on the Gut Microbiome
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Biology and Medicines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 February 2026 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanotoxicology; oral; cell culture; intestinal inflammation; microbiome
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The gut microbiome is a large, symbiotic, microbial community located in the human digestive tract, which is integral within the human body and plays a profound role in human health. At present, the use of nanoparticles has expanded to include food, agriculture, cosmetic and other industries, enabling certain food-borne nanoparticles to enter the human gastrointestinal tract. Research has shown that inorganic and metallic nanoparticles have impacts on gut microbes. For example, titanium dioxide nanomaterials are widely used as food additives, and studies have demonstrated that they may have effects on digestive tract tissues and intestinal microbiota, including pro-inflammatory effects. Moreover, plastic nanoparticles can induce intestinal inflammation and affect the intestinal flora structure in mice. Therefore, it is of great significance to study the effects of nanoparticles on gut microbes.
We invite authors to contribute original research articles or comprehensive review articles addressing the effects of nanoparticles such as carbon nanotubes, titanium dioxide, cerium dioxide, zinc oxide, and nanosilica on gut microbes. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- The effects of nanoparticles on gut microbes and the relevant mechanisms.
- The toxicity and ecological effects of nanoparticles toward gut microbes.
- The degradation technology of nanoparticle toxicity.
- Methods for mitigating the effects of nanoparticles on gut microbes.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Steven C. Sutton
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanoparticle
- gut microbes
- nanotoxicity
- nanoplastic
- titanium dioxide
- risk assessment
- antibacterial
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