The Science of the total environmentCopperMetal NanoparticlesAnimalsAgricultureGastrointestinal Microbiome
Copper nanoparticles in agriculture: from expected benefits of reduced copper use to toxicity on gut health.
Eva Casale, Lauris Evariste, Eric Houdeau, Bruno Lamas
Published: 202510.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180801
Abstract
Copper (Cu) is widely used in agriculture as a pesticide and feed additive, but its intensive application has led to environmental accumulation in soils and plants, increasing dietary exposure in animals and humans. Copper-based nanoparticles (Cu-NPs…
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