OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of NanoImpact is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Metal enriched quasi-ultrafine particles from stainless steel gas metal arc welding induced genetic and epigenetic alterations in BEAS-2B cells	139
Toxicokinetics of Ag from Ag2S NP exposure in Tenebrio molitor and Porcellio scaber: Comparing single-species tests to indoor mesocosm experiments	78
Analogous foliar uptake and leaf-to-root translocation of micelle nanoparticles in two dicot plants of diverse families	64
Use of the dustiness index in combination with the handling energy factor for exposure modelling of nanomaterials	52
Gene expression profiling of human macrophages after graphene oxide and graphene nanoplatelets treatment reveals particle-specific regulation of pathways	48
Metal doped nitrogenous hydroxyapatite nanohybrids slowly release nitrogen to crops and mitigate ammonia volatilization: An impact assessment	48
Printer center nanoparticles alter the DNA repair capacity of human bronchial airway epithelial cells	47
The role of natural organic matter in the silver release from sludge generated from coagulation of wastewater spiked with silver nanoparticles	38
High-resolution particle size and shape analysis of the first Samarium nanoparticles biosynthesized from aqueous solutions via cyanobacteria Anabaena cylindrica	37
Comparison of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and halloysite nanotubes on lipid profiles in human umbilical vein endothelial cells	36
Comparative life cycle assessment of high-yield synthesis routes for carbon dots	34
Nanotechnology in the agri-food sector: Consumer perceptions	34
Opportunities for the use of selenium nanoparticles in agriculture	33
Transcriptional response of Cu-deficient barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) to foliar-applied nano-Cu: Molecular crosstalk between Cu loading into plants and changes in Cu homeostasis genes	32
Gut-lung microbiota dynamics in mice exposed to Nanoplastics	31
Effects of surface modification on toxicity of CeO2 nanoparticles to lettuce	31
Blueprint for a self-sustained European Centre for service provision in safe and sustainable innovation for nanotechnology	30
Transcorneal delivery of topically applied silver nanoparticles does not delay epithelial wound healing	30
Selenium nanomaterials improve the quality of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) by modulating root growth, nutrient availability, and photosynthesis	30
Normalised similarity assessment to inform grouping of advanced multi-component nanomaterials by means of an Asymmetric Sigmoid function	29
Low-dose cadmium telluride quantum dots trigger M1 polarization in macrophages through mTOR-mediated transcription factor EB activation	29
Lateral dimension and amino-functionalization on the balance to assess the single-cell toxicity of graphene on fifteen immune cell types	28
Barriers to responsible innovation of nanotechnology applications in food and agriculture: A study of US experts and developers	27
Safe-by-Design part II: A strategy for balancing safety and functionality in the different stages of the innovation process	27
PEG-grafted liposomes for enhanced antibacterial and antibiotic activities: An in vivo study	26

Food contact of paper and plastic products containing SiO2, Cu-Phthalocyanine, Fe2O3, CaCO3: Ranking factors that control the similarity of form and rate of release	26
Similarity assessment of metallic nanoparticles within a risk assessment framework: A case study on metallic nanoparticles and lettuce	26
Impact of a real food matrix and in vitro digestion on properties and acute toxicity of polystyrene microparticles	25
Alendronate sodium-polymeric nanoparticles display low toxicity in gastric mucosal of rats and Ofcol II cells	24
Potential mitigation of titanium dioxide nanoparticles against 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS)-induced colitis through inhibiting the canonical NF-κB pathway	23
Influences of cerium oxide nanoparticles and salinity on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) growth, physiology, and root system architectural and anatomical traits	23
Eco-corona-mediated transformation of nano-sized Y2O3 in simulated freshwater: A short-term study	23
Regulatory preparedness for multicomponent nanomaterials: Current state, gaps and challenges of REACH	22
Formation, behavior, properties and impact of micro- and nanoplastics on agricultural soil ecosystems (A Review)	22
Applicability of OECD TG 201, 202, 203 for the aquatic toxicity testing and assessment of 2D Graphene material nanoforms to meet regulatory needs	22
The risk of short-term microplastic exposure on female reproductive function: A rat model study	21
Intracellular GSH/GST antioxidants system change as an earlier biomarker for toxicity evaluation of iron oxide nanoparticles	20
Localisation and identification of polystyrene particles in tissue sections using Raman spectroscopic imaging	19
Characterization of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in confectionary products and estimation of dietary exposure level among the Chinese population	19
Effects of VO2 nanoparticles on human liver HepG2 cells: Cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and glucose and lipid metabolism disorders	19
Predicting the dissolution of metal-based nanoparticles by means of QSPRs and the effect of data augmentation	18
First approach to assess the effects of nanoplastics on the soil species Folsomia candida: A mixture design with bisphenol A and diphenhydramine	18
Transport and retention of polymeric and other engineered nanoparticles in porous media	18
A modified methodology for extraction and quantification of microplastics in soil	17
Carbon nanomaterials are a superior soil amendment for sandy soils than biochar based on impacts on lettuce growth, physiology and soil biochemical quality	17
Effects of ceria nanoparticles and CeCl3 on growth, physiological and biochemical parameters of corn (Zea mays) plants grown in soil	17
Chronic upper airway and systemic inflammation from copier emitted particles in healthy operators at six Singaporean workplaces	16
Next Generation Risk Assessment approaches for advanced nanomaterials: Current status and future perspectives	16
Calcium nanoparticles (Ca-NPs) improve drought stress tolerance in Brassica napus by modulating the photosystem II, nutrient acquisition and antioxidant performance	16
Effect of exogenous l-aspartate nano‑calcium on root growth, calcium forms and cell wall metabolism of Brassica napus L.	16
Metabolomic analysis reveals dose-dependent alteration of maize (Zea mays L.) metabolites and mineral nutrient profiles upon exposure to zerovalent iron nanoparticles	15
Zeta potentials (ζ) of metal oxide nanoparticles: A meta-analysis of experimental data and a predictive neural networks modeling	15
How can we justify grouping of nanoforms for hazard assessment? Concepts and tools to quantify similarity	15
Variation in dissolution behavior among different nanoforms and its implication for grouping approaches in inhalation toxicity	14
Determining nanoform similarity via assessment of surface reactivity by abiotic and in vitro assays	14
Soil and foliar exposure of soybean (Glycine max) to Cu: Nanoparticle coating-dependent plant responses	14
Intracellular reactive oxygen species trigger mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis in cadmium telluride quantum dots-induced liver damage	13
Toxic effects of environmental-relevant exposure to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) micro and nanoparticles in zebrafish early development	13
Slow release of copper from jellyfish-based hydrogels for soil enrichment	13
Biodistribution and toxic potential of silver nanoparticles when introduced to the female rat reproductive tract	13
Cytotoxicity of 2D engineered nanomaterials in pulmonary and corneal epithelium	13
The NanoInformatics Knowledge Commons: Capturing spatial and temporal nanomaterial transformations in diverse systems	13
Formation of nanoparticles during accelerated UV degradation of fleece polyester textiles	13
Long-term exposure to polystyrene nanoparticles causes transgenerational toxicity by affecting the function and expression of MEV-1 and DAF-2 signals in Caenorhabditis elegans	13
A data reusability assessment in the nanosafety domain based on the NSDRA framework followed by an exploratory quantitative structure activity relationships (QSAR) modeling targeting cellular viabilit	13
Occupational risk of nano-biomaterials: Assessment of nano-enabled magnetite contrast agent using the BIORIMA Decision Support System	13
Responsible innovation of nano-agrifoods: Insights and views from U.S. stakeholders	13
Improving the dichloro-dihydro-fluorescein (DCFH) assay for the assessment of intracellular reactive oxygen species formation by nanomaterials	13
Response to shock load of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on aerobic granular sludge and algal-bacterial granular sludge processes	12
Absolute quantitative lipidomics reveals the disturbance of lipid metabolism induced by oral exposure of titanium dioxide nanoparticles	12
Alteration in Wnt signaling mediates induction of transgenerational toxicity of polystyrene nanoplastics in C. elegans	12
TRAAC framework to improve regulatory acceptance and wider usability of tools and methods for safe innovation and sustainability of manufactured nanomaterials	12
Chitosan nanoparticles containing the insecticide dimethoate: A new approach in the reduction of harmful ecotoxicological effects	12
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles - physicochemical characterization and cytotoxic risk	12
Toxicological evaluation of therapeutically active zinc oxide nanoflowers in pre-clinical mouse model	12

Impacts of polyglycolic acid and analogues on glycolipid metabolism and circadian behavior in zebrafish	12
Gastrointestinal dysfunction as the main performance of the oral toxicity of titanium dioxide nanoparticle on gastric ulcer rats	12
Editorial - Special issue environmental and health impacts of two-dimensional nanomaterials	12
The underlying mechanism for the enhanced radical trapping effects of nanoparticles surface-functionalized with antioxidants: A kinetic study	11
The toxicity of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles induced on the testicular cells: In vitro study	11
Behavioural, physiological and molecular responses of the Antarctic fairy shrimp Branchinecta gaini (Daday, 1910) to polystyrene nanoplastics	11
Thiol modified bimodal mesoporous silica nanoparticles for removal and determination toxic vanadium from air and human biological samples in petrochemical workers	11
Property-activity relationship between physicochemical properties of PM2.5 and their activation of NLRP3 inflammasome	11
Combined in vitro-in vivo dosimetry enables the extrapolation of in vitro doses to human exposure levels: A proof of concept based on a meta-analysis of in vitro and in vivo titanium dioxide toxicity	11
Quantitative evaluation of released nanomaterials from carbon nanotube epoxy nanocomposites during environmental exposure and mechanical treatment	11
FAIR assessment tools: evaluating use and performance	11
Increased lipid peroxidation by graphene quantum dots induces ferroptosis in macrophages	11
Release and toxicity assessment of carbon nanomaterial reinforced polymers during the use and end-of-life phases: A comparative review	10
Coated Cu-doped ZnO and Cu nanoparticles as control agents against plant pathogenic fungi and nematodes	10
Silica nanoparticles activate defense responses by reducing reactive oxygen species under Ralstonia solanacearum infection in tomato plants	10
Palladium-doped and undoped polystyrene nanoplastics in a chronic toxicity test for higher plants: Impact on soil, plants and ammonium oxidizing bacteria	10
Identification of emerging safety and sustainability issues of advanced materials: Proposal for a systematic approach	10
Machine learning-enabled nanosafety assessment of multi-metallic alloy nanoparticles modified TiO2 system	9
Characterization of aerosolized particles in effluents from carbon fibre composites incorporating nanomaterials during simultaneous fire and impact	9
Redesign of hydrophobic quantum dots mitigates ligand-dependent toxicity in the nematode C. elegans	9
Engineered Zn-based nano-pesticides as an opportunity for treatment of phytopathogens in agriculture	9
Nanogold morphologies with the same surface chemistry provoke a different innate immune response: An in-vitro and in-vivo study	9
Toxicokinetics of zinc oxide nanoparticles and food grade bulk-sized zinc oxide in rats after oral dosages	9
Investigation into the trophic transfer and acute toxicity of phosphorus-based nano-agromaterials in Caenorhabditis elegans	9
Ordered weighted average based grouping of nanomaterials with Arsinh and dose response similarity models	9
Safe(r) by design in the nanotechnology sector	9
Analytical methods for quantifying PS and PVC Nanoplastic attachment to activated sludge Bacteria and their impact on community structure	9
Exposure to polydopamine nanoparticles induces neurotoxicity in the developing zebrafish	8
Apoplast utilisation of nanohaematite initiates parallel suppression of RIBA1 and FRO1&3 in Cucumis sativus	8
Toxicity mitigation and biodistribution of albumin corona coated graphene oxide and carbon nanotubes in Caenorhabditis elegans	8
Responses of soil microbiome to copper-based materials (nano and bulk) for agricultural applications: An indoor-mesocosm experiment	8
Structure-activity relationship of graphene-related materials: A meta-analysis based on mammalian in vitro toxicity data	8
Leveraging nanoparticle environmental health and safety research in the study of micro- and nano-plastics	8
Nano versus bulk: Evaluating the toxicity of lanthanum, yttrium, and cerium oxides on Enchytraeus crypticus	8
Transferability and reproducibility of exposed air-liquid interface co-culture lung models	8
Critical aspects in occupational exposure assessment with different aerosol metrics in an industrial spray coating process	8
The in vitro immunomodulatory effect of multi-walled carbon nanotubes by multilayer analysis	8
Elemental carbon - An efficient method to measure occupational exposure from materials in the graphene family	8
Towards health-based nano reference values (HNRVs) for occupational exposure: Recommendations from an expert panel	7
Effect of carbon chain length and concentration of perfluorinated compounds on polytetrafluoroethylene microplastics transport behavior	7
Algal growth inhibition test with TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers	7
Nanotechnology-enabled biofortification strategies for micronutrients enrichment of food crops: Current understanding and future scope	7
Assessment of TiO2 (nano)particles migration from food packaging materials to food simulants by single particle ICP-MS/MS using a high efficiency sample introduction system	7
Analytical and toxicological aspects of nanomaterials in different product groups: Challenges and opportunities	7
The dispersion method does not affect the in vitro genotoxicity of multi-walled carbon nanotubes despite inducing surface alterations	7
Nanotechnology in agriculture: A solution to global food insecurity in a changing climate?	7
Ingested nano- and microsized polystyrene particles surpass the intestinal barrier and accumulate in the body	7
Governance of advanced materials: Shaping a safe and sustainable future	7
Effects of engineered lignin-graft-PLGA and zein-based nanoparticles on soybean health	6
Survey of industrial perceptions for the use of nanomaterials for in-home drinking water purification devices	6
Dissolution kinetics of copper oxide nanoparticles in presence of glyphosate	6
Possibilities to group nanomaterials across different substances – A case study on organic pigments	6
Differential modulation of endothelial cytoplasmic protrusions after exposure to graphene-family nanomaterials	6
Subacute silica nanoparticle exposure induced oxidative stress and inflammation in rat hippocampus combined with disruption of cholinergic system and behavioral functions	6
European nanomaterial legislation in the past 20 years – Closing the final gaps	6