Nanomaterials | Selected Papers on Agricultural Nanotechnology and Soil Remediation

The following collection features 10 selected papers on agricultural nanotechnology and soil remediation, recently published in Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991). These papers cover recent work on nanopesticides, nanocarriers, nanofertilizers, plant–nanomaterial interactions, and nanomaterial-based strategies for the remediation of contaminated soils. Together, they reflect ongoing efforts to support crop production, reduce environmental impact, and improve soil management through the design and application of functional nanomaterials. We believe the following papers will be of particular interest to you:

1. “Nanocarrier-Based Eco-Friendly RNA Pesticides for Sustainable Management of Plant Pathogens and Pests”
by Heng Qiao, Jingyi Chen, Min Dong, Jie Shen and Shuo Yan
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(23), 1874; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14231874

2. “pH and Pectinase Dual-Responsive Zinc Oxide Core-Shell Nanopesticide: Efficient Control of Sclerotinia Disease and Reduction of Environmental Risks”
by Qiongmei Mai, Yu Lu, Qianyu Cai, Jianglong Hu, Yunyou Lv, Yonglan Yang, Liqiang Wang, Yuezhao Zhou and Jie Liu
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(24), 2022; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14242022

3. “Surface Polyphenol Coordination Drives Efficient Foliar Deposition of Pesticide Nanocarriers”
by Manli Yu, Bo Cui, Lidong Cao, Qiliang Huang, Junwei Yao and Zhanghua Zeng
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(23), 1775; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15231775

4. “Transport of Nanoparticles into Plants and Their Detection Methods”
by Anca Awal Sembada and I. Wuled Lenggoro
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(2), 131; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14020131

5. “Iron–Integrated Nitrogen–Rich Nanocarriers Boost Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation and Growth in Soybean (Glycine max)”
by Taiming Zhang, Weichen Zhao, Muhammed Nadeem, Usama Zaheer and Yukui Rui
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(18), 1453; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15181453

6. “Multi-Batch Consecutive Foliar Spraying Zinc–Carbon Dot Nano-Fertilizer Improving Soil Health for Bok Choy Cultivation Production”
by Mengna Tao, Jiangshan Zhang, Yuying Ren, Dingge Zhang, Bingxu Cheng and Chuanxi Wang
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(22), 1714; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15221714

7. “Nano-Biotechnology in Soil Remediation: Use of Nanomaterials to Promote Plant Growth and Stress Tolerance”
by Xunfeng Chen, Shuoqi Wang, Huijuan Lai, Linjing Deng, Qin Zhong, Charles Obinwanne Okoye, Qijian Niu, Yanping Jing, Juncai Wang and Jianxiong Jiang
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(22), 1743; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15221743

8. “Green Synthesis of Biochar-Supported Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron Using Tea Polyphenol for Efficient Cadmium Immobilization in Soil”
by Ziyong Jia, Huizi Wang, Shupei Yuan, Weifeng Zhang and Daijun Zhang
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(19), 1460; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15191460

9. “Dosage of Sulfidized Nano Zero-Valent Iron, Soil Moisture and pH Influences on Fraction of Arsenic and Cadmium in Contaminated Paddy Soil”
by Jiabing Wu, Jianxiong Xie, Hang Wei, Pengran Guo and Zhiliang Chen
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(23), 1768; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15231768

10. “A Mechanistic Approach Toward Enhanced Remediation Potential of Thiacloprid by Zero-Valent Iron/Biochar Supplemented with Organic Acids”
by Lin Pan, Shuai Qu and Longfei Liu
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(8), 570; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15080570