Uncovering the phytotoxicity of typical perovskite nanomaterials in peanut plants
This study systematically investigates the phytotoxic mechanisms of lead-based perovskite solar cells (Pb-PSCs), an emerging energy nanomaterial, using the deep-rooted leguminous crop Arachis hypogaea L. (peanut) as a model system. Multi-scale analyses integrating physiological, spatial elemental im...
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| description | This study systematically investigates the phytotoxic mechanisms of lead-based perovskite solar cells (Pb-PSCs), an emerging energy nanomaterial, using the deep-rooted leguminous crop Arachis hypogaea L. (peanut) as a model system. Multi-scale analyses integrating physiological, spatial elemental imaging, and omics approaches revealed that Pb-PSC exposure induced significant morphological impairments, including root morphogenesis inhibition and stem elongation reduction. Spatial imaging techniques revealed the Pb uptake and transport through apoplast pathway and active transport pathway in root tissue. The internalized Pb element accumulated as salt precipitation around the root epidermis and cortex nearby endodermis, resulting in compression distortion of cell structures. Meanwhile, Pb PSC exposure induced an inhibition of Ca and Cu upward transport, causing nutrient deficiency in plants. Omics analysis revealed a marked activation of Salicylic Acid (SA) signaling pathways during defense priming, while the concomitant m etabolic hyperactivity triggered severe growth trade-offs, resulting in 55.5 % reduction in fresh biomass, 56 % suppression in shoot elongation, and 47 % inhibition of root development compared to untreated controls. This work pioneers the elucidation of absorption dynamics, spatial distribution patterns, and molecular toxicity cascades of Pb-PSCs in plants, providing design-critical insights for developing biodegradable encapsulation systems, targeted material substitution strategies, and bio-inspired material architectures to mitigate ecological risks while advancing sustainable photovoltaic nanotechnology. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0b1306be0cb94d5499bdccebbcd4ae0f2025-08-20T03:10:31ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology2590-18262025-01-01794495210.1016/j.enceco.2025.05.006Uncovering the phytotoxicity of typical perovskite nanomaterials in peanut plantsZiqian Li0Hong Liu1Yunmu Xiao2Ke Min3Yuliang Pan4Yong Li5Wende Yan6National Engineering Laboratory of Applied Technology for Forestry & Ecology in South China, the Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Department of Ecology and Environment, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan Province 410004, ChinaNational Engineering Laboratory of Applied Technology for Forestry & Ecology in South China, the Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Department of Ecology and Environment, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan Province 410004, ChinaNational Engineering Laboratory of Applied Technology for Forestry & Ecology in South China, the Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Department of Ecology and Environment, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan Province 410004, China; Correspondence authors at: National Engineering Laboratory of Applied Technology for Forestry & Ecology in South China, the Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Department of Ecology and Environment, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan Province 410004, China.State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, ChinaNational Engineering Laboratory of Applied Technology for Forestry & Ecology in South China, the Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Department of Ecology and Environment, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan Province 410004, ChinaNational Engineering Laboratory of Applied Technology for Forestry & Ecology in South China, the Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Department of Ecology and Environment, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan Province 410004, China; State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; Correspondence authors at: National Engineering Laboratory of Applied Technology for Forestry & Ecology in South China, the Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Department of Ecology and Environment, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan Province 410004, China.National Engineering Laboratory of Applied Technology for Forestry & Ecology in South China, the Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Department of Ecology and Environment, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan Province 410004, ChinaThis study systematically investigates the phytotoxic mechanisms of lead-based perovskite solar cells (Pb-PSCs), an emerging energy nanomaterial, using the deep-rooted leguminous crop Arachis hypogaea L. (peanut) as a model system. Multi-scale analyses integrating physiological, spatial elemental imaging, and omics approaches revealed that Pb-PSC exposure induced significant morphological impairments, including root morphogenesis inhibition and stem elongation reduction. Spatial imaging techniques revealed the Pb uptake and transport through apoplast pathway and active transport pathway in root tissue. The internalized Pb element accumulated as salt precipitation around the root epidermis and cortex nearby endodermis, resulting in compression distortion of cell structures. Meanwhile, Pb PSC exposure induced an inhibition of Ca and Cu upward transport, causing nutrient deficiency in plants. Omics analysis revealed a marked activation of Salicylic Acid (SA) signaling pathways during defense priming, while the concomitant m etabolic hyperactivity triggered severe growth trade-offs, resulting in 55.5 % reduction in fresh biomass, 56 % suppression in shoot elongation, and 47 % inhibition of root development compared to untreated controls. This work pioneers the elucidation of absorption dynamics, spatial distribution patterns, and molecular toxicity cascades of Pb-PSCs in plants, providing design-critical insights for developing biodegradable encapsulation systems, targeted material substitution strategies, and bio-inspired material architectures to mitigate ecological risks while advancing sustainable photovoltaic nanotechnology.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590182625000554PerovskitePhytotoxicityBiodistributionMetabolismMolecular toxicity cascades |
| spellingShingle | Ziqian Li Hong Liu Yunmu Xiao Ke Min Yuliang Pan Yong Li Wende Yan Uncovering the phytotoxicity of typical perovskite nanomaterials in peanut plants Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology Perovskite Phytotoxicity Biodistribution Metabolism Molecular toxicity cascades |
| title | Uncovering the phytotoxicity of typical perovskite nanomaterials in peanut plants |
| title_full | Uncovering the phytotoxicity of typical perovskite nanomaterials in peanut plants |
| title_fullStr | Uncovering the phytotoxicity of typical perovskite nanomaterials in peanut plants |
| title_full_unstemmed | Uncovering the phytotoxicity of typical perovskite nanomaterials in peanut plants |
| title_short | Uncovering the phytotoxicity of typical perovskite nanomaterials in peanut plants |
| title_sort | uncovering the phytotoxicity of typical perovskite nanomaterials in peanut plants |
| topic | Perovskite Phytotoxicity Biodistribution Metabolism Molecular toxicity cascades |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590182625000554 |
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