Themed collection Contaminant remediation and fate
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The reciprocity principle in mulch film deterioration and microplastic generation
Based on the reciprocity principle, this study evaluated the release and accumulation kinetics of microplastics from films, by developing an empirical model that linked the degradation performance of films under light with their molecular structure.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 8-15
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00402C
Electrochemistry coupled with mass spectrometry for the prediction of the environmental fate and elucidation of the degradation mechanisms of pesticides: current status and future prospects
The state of the art of existing/published work in the prediction of environmental degradation of pesticides by EC-MS/EC-LC-MS coupling was reviewed. Ways to improve EC-MS techniques in the prediction of environmental degradation were proposed.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 340-350
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00451H
Towards improved characterization of the fate and impact of hydraulic fracturing chemicals to better secure regional water quality
New approaches to better characterize chemical contamination from hydraulic fracturing of shale and other permeable rock formations for improved risk-based management are presented.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 497-503
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00034B
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Current and emerging technologies for the remediation of difficult-to-measure radionuclides at nuclear sites
Effective remediation of a range of Difficult-to-Measure Radionuclides (DTMRs) in groundwater is needed to meet nuclear site end-state targets. This paper reviews recent developments in remediation of problem DTMRs, focusing on on-site application.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1909-1925
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00190C
Photochemistry of oil in marine systems: developments since the Deepwater Horizon spill
Deepwater Horizon oil was exposed to sunlight in the Gulf of Mexico, changing its composition and behavior.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1878-1908
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00248A
SARS-CoV-2 airborne transmission: a review of risk factors and possible preventative measures using air purifiers
This critical review presents the best remedy to protect human health by efficient materials-based air filters that can be used to air-purify and kill the dangerous SARS-CoV-2 virus and remove the other air pollutants.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 2191-2216
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00333C
Updated knowledge, partitioning and ecological risk of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in global aquatic environments
Distribution of PPCPs in the African, Asian, European, and North and South American continents is presented and discussed.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 1982-2008
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00132B
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Influences of climate change on long-term time series of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in Arctic and Antarctic biota
Time series of contaminants in the Arctic are an important instrument to detect emerging issues and to monitor the effectiveness of chemicals regulation. Climate change can affect the link between primary emissions and concentrations in Arctic wildlife.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 1643-1660
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00134A
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Influence of climate change on persistent organic pollutants and chemicals of emerging concern in the Arctic: state of knowledge and recommendations for future research
Future climate change in the Arctic will lead to loss of ice, snow and permafrost, increasing human activity and development, and changes in wind and ocean circulation patterns, that could alter the pathways, distribution and fate of contaminants.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 1530-1543
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EM00531F
Emerging investigator series: contributions of reactive nitrogen species to transformations of organic compounds in water: a critical review
Reactive nitrogen species (RNS) pose a potential risk to drinking water quality because they react with organic compounds to form toxic byproducts.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 851-869
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00102K
Emerging investigator series: microplastic sources, fate, toxicity, detection, and interactions with micropollutants in aquatic ecosystems – a review of reviews
Hundreds of review studies have been published focusing on microplastics (MPs) and their environmental impacts.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 172-195
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EM00443C
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PFAS occurrence and distribution in yard waste compost indicate potential volatile loss, downward migration, and transformation
This novel investigation revealed substantial PFAS contamination and plastic-PFAS co-occurrence in yard waste compost. Insights gained from the distribution of PFAS in compost are valuable for improving its management and application.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 657-666
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00538K
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Use and release of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in consumer food packaging in U.S. and Canada
PFASs used in food packaging have the potential to contaminate the environment and numerous parts of the waste stream.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 2032-2042
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00166G
Nitrogen fixing bacteria facilitate microbial biodegradation of a bio-based and biodegradable plastic in soils under ambient and future climatic conditions
We discovered a biological mechanism supporting microbial degradation of bio-based poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PBSA) plastic in soils under ambient and future climates.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 233-241
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EM00426C
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Molecular composition of fresh and aged aerosols from residential wood combustion and gasoline car with modern emission mitigation technology
Atmospheric aging enhances levels of fine particulate matter from road traffic and residential heating of current exhaust emission standards.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 1295-1309
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00106K
Assessing the aging and environmental implications of polyethylene mulch films in agricultural land
Polyethylene mulch films (MFs) are widely employed in agricultural land to enhance crop yield and quality, but the MF residue causes significant environmental concerns.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 1310-1321
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00102H
Effects of burning and photochemical degradation of Macondo surrogate oil on its composition and toxicity
When water accommodated fractions made from burned and unburned oil were exposed to light, burning of crude oil removes some, but not all toxic compounds, leaving behind compounds of considerable toxicity.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 1205-1215
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00023D
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Microplastics encapsulation in aragonite: efficiency, detection and insight into potential environmental impacts
This study confirms encapsulation of nontreated and humic acid treated polystyrene and polyethylene microplastics into aragonite, main building block of coral skeleton.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 1116-1129
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00004H
Determining wavelength-dependent quantum yields of photodegradation: importance of experimental setup and reference values for actinometers
Wavelength-dependent Φλ of uridine, atrazine, PNA, sulfamethoxazole, and diclofenac were determined, which can be used to characterize and model the photodegradation of chemicals of interest.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 1052-1063
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00084F
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Characteristics and adsorption behavior of typical microplastics in long-term accelerated weathering simulation
Adsorption of different organic pollutants by three microplastics before and after weathering.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 882-890
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00062E
Co-exposure to tire wear particles and nickel inhibits mung bean yield by reducing nutrient uptake
Tire wear particles and nickel have detrimental effects on plant health by causing blockage and altering nutrient hemotasis, ultimately reducing plant yield.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 832-842
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00070F
Wildland–urban interface wildfire increases metal contributions to stormwater runoff in Paradise, California
Runoff from a destroyed town following a large wildland-urban interface wildfire transported metals into adjacent watersheds.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 667-685
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00298E
Distribution, sources, and risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soils from rural communities around gas flaring points in the Niger Delta of Nigeria
This study investigates the concentrations, sources, and ecological and human health risks from exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soils of rural communities around gas flaring points in Delta State, Nigeria.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 721-733
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00067B
Synergistic inhibition of green rust crystallization by co-existing arsenic and silica
Co-existing silica prolongs the stability of mixed valence iron minerals like green rust and magnetite, effectively immobilizing arsenic in anoxic environments.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 632-643
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00458A
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Speeding it up: dual effects of biostimulants and iron on the biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) at mesophilic conditions
Biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) in compost environment enriched with iron, and gelatin significantly enhanced microbial enzymatic activity, thus accelerating PLA degradation at mesophilic conditions (home/backyard composting setting).
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 530-539
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00534H
Nano-mineral assemblages in mercury- and silver-contaminated soils: records of sequestration, transformation, and release of mercury- and silver-bearing nanoparticles
In mercury-contaminated soils, mercury sulfides (HgS) occur as nanoparticles in mineral surface coatings. The coatings are composed of ferrihydrite and its replacement by goethite results in the release of the HgS nanoparticles.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 483-498
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00302G
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Heterogeneous interactions and transformations of dibasic esters with indoor relevant surfaces
Dibasic esters, indoor air pollutants emitted from furniture coatings, readily adsorb to surfaces thus initially decreasing their gas phase concentrations but then slowly desorb leading to possible long term exposure.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 582-594
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00542A
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Isotopes and otolith chemistry provide insight into the biogeochemical history of mercury in southern flounder across a salinity gradient
Methylmercury (MeHg) continues to pose a significant global health risk to wildlife and humans through fish consumption.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 233-246
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00482A
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Adsorption of copper by naturally and artificially aged polystyrene microplastics and subsequent release in simulated gastrointestinal fluid
Microplastics, especially aged microplastics can become vectors of metals from environment to organisms with potential negative effects on food chain.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 411-420
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00354J
Characteristics and ecological risks of microplastic pollution in a tropical drinking water source reservoir in Hainan province, China
The overall abundance of microplastics in water was 3.05 ± 1.16 items per L and in sediment was 0.15 ± 0.06 items per g dw. The pollution load index and the potential ecological hazards of microplastics in most sites are at a low level.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 451-460
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00528C
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In silico approaches for the prediction of the breakthrough of organic contaminants in wastewater treatment plants
Quantitative structure–property relationships (QSPRs) can be used for the prediction of breakthrough of chemicals from wastewater treatment plants. These QSPRs are simple, interpretable, and checked both for overfitting and chance relationships.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 400-410
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00267E
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Characterization and dermal bioaccessibility of residual- and listed PFAS ingredients in cosmetic products
Estimation of dermal bioaccessibility and characterization of listed-ingredient and residual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 259-268
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00461A
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Emission inventory of PFASs and other fluorinated organic substances for the fluoropolymer production industry in Europe
This study assesses the environmental impact of the fluoropolymer industry in Europe by making an inventory of their emissions of PFASs and other fluorinated organic substances.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 269-287
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00426K
Isolation of aqueous pesticides on surface-functionalized SBA-15: glyphosate kinetics and detailed empirical insights for atrazine
Removal of atrazine and glyphosate from aqueous medium.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 323-333
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00425B
Spatial and temporal variability of micropollutants within a wastewater catchment system
Treated wastewater effluent is a major contributor to concentrations of many anthropogenic chemicals in the environment.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 357-367
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00361B
Understanding the importance of atmospheric transformation in assessing the hazards of liquid crystal monomers
The results suggest that atmospheric transformation can significantly change the hazard properties of LCMs, emphasizing the importance of atmospheric transformation when evaluating the hazards of LCMs.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 94-104
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00424D
Temperature and particles interact to affect human norovirus and MS2 persistence in surface water
To our knowledge, this study is the first to assess the effects of surface water particle content on human norovirus decay rate constants, which will be useful parameters in fate and transport models.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 71-81
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00357D
Cyanobacterial extracellular antibacterial substances could promote the spread of antibiotic resistance: impacts and reasons
Cyanobacterial extracellular substances (CES) could promote the development of ARGs. CES could change the structure of a bacterial community and enrich ARB.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 2139-2147
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00306J
Limited effects of different real groundwaters from three coastal cities in China on the transport of low-concentration nanoplastics in quartz sand
Nanoplastics (NPs) have been widely detected in soil–groundwater systems.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 2148-2156
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00388D
Towards engineering mitigation of leaching of Cd and Pb in co-contaminated soils using metal oxide-based aerogel composites and biochar
The remediation of heavy metal contaminated environments and related mechanisms in a comprehensive manner using metal-based nanomaterials can provide a useful resource for academic as well as industrial researchers.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 2110-2124
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00284E
Enhanced aggregation and interfacial adsorption of an aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) in high salinity matrices
Saline water increases aggregation and interfacial accumulation of PFAS found in AFFF mixtures, having the potential to affect retention during transport at or near coastal contamination sites.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 2181-2188
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00247K
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Feedstock nitrogen content mediates maximum possible Pb sorption capacity of biochars
It is possible that cation–π interactions with heterocyclic N structures is the primary mechanism for the sorption of Pb to biochar, highlighting the importance of feedstock nitrogen content to create biochars with a high Pb sorption capacity.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 2102-2109
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00246B
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Transport of double-stranded ribonucleic acids (dsRNA) and deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA) in sand and iron oxide-coated sand columns under varying solution chemistries
Assessing ecological risks associated with the use of genetically modified RNA interference crops demands an understanding of the fate of crop-released insecticidal double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) molecules in soils.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 2067-2080
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00294B
Antioxidant N-acetylcysteine removing ROS: an antifouling strategy inspired by mussels
Inspired by the adhesion characteristics of mussels, this paper proposed an antifouling strategy of using antioxidants to remove ROS.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1962-1973
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00191A
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Ranking the accelerated weathering of plastic polymers
Mass loss and increases in carbonyl index proceeded more rapidly in polypropylene and low-density polyethylene than the other polymers tested.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 2081-2091
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00295K
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Canadian high arctic ice core records of organophosphate flame retardants and plasticizers
Arctic ice cap cores were analyzed for organophosphate esters (OPEs). Depositional flux increased exponentially over 4 decades at one site but were lower further north. Some OPEs were associated with anthropogenic particles, possibly microplastics.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 2001-2014
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00215B
Mobility of antipyretic drugs with different molecular structures in saturated soil porous media
The mobility of the drugs through the soil column followed the order of APAP > IBF > IMC, which was ascribed to the difference in the physicochemical characteristics of various antipyretic drugs (e.g., the molecular structure and hydrophobicity).
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 2092-2101
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00358B
Hybrid nanomaterial-based indirect electrochemical sensing of glyphosate in surface water: a promising approach for environmental monitoring
Development of an advanced sensor using a nanohybrid material Gr and AuNPs for highly sensitive detection of GLY in surface water samples, addressing the significant health concerns associated with trace concentrations of this widely used pesticide.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 2057-2066
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00355H
New insight into environmental oxidation of phosmet insecticide initiated by HO˙ radicals in gas and water – a theoretical study
Phosmet is an organophosphorus insecticide widely used in agriculture to control a range of insects; recently, it was banned by the European Union in 2022 due to its harmful effects.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 2042-2056
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00325F
Formation and sedimentation of oil–mineral aggregates in the presence of chemical dispersant
The formation and sedimentation of oil–mineral aggregates (OMAs) is the major method to transport spilled oil to the seafloor.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1937-1944
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00327B
A fundamental model for calculating interfacial adsorption of complex ionic and nonionic PFAS mixtures in the presence of mixed salts
The model allows prediction of PFAS interfacial behavior in complex scenarios, such as displacement of adsorbed PFAS by strongly-adsorbing surfactants under varying salt conditions (e.g., foam fractionation reactors, AFFF source zones).
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1830-1838
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00466F
Non-targeted identification and semi-quantitation of emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in US rainwater
Analysis of precipitation finds many emerging PFAS.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1771-1787
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00349J
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Including the bioconcentration of pesticide metabolites in plant uptake modeling
By integrating the uptake kinetics of pesticide metabolites into plant uptake models, we highlight the importance of considering the bioconcentration of metabolites when assessing risks to human health.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1708-1717
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00266G
Chemical characterization of microplastic particles formed in airborne waste discharged from sewer pipe repairs
Microplastic particles are of increasing environmental concern due to the widespread uncontrolled degradation of various commercial products made of plastic and their associated waste disposal.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1718-1731
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00193H
Limitations of conventional approaches to identify photochemically produced reactive intermediates involved in contaminant indirect photodegradation
This study highlights limitations in conventional approaches used to identify key photochemically produced intermediates involved in the indirect photodegradation of organic contaminants.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1694-1707
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00304C
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Fate of nutrients and trace contaminants in a large shallow soda lake. Spatial gradients and underlying processes from the tributary river to the reed belt
Evapotranspiration and indirect photodegradation, but also connectivity between open lake and reed belt play a major role in the fate of organic trace contaminants and in determining the water chemistry in the shallow Lake Neusiedl.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1505-1518
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00152K
Uptake and release of perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCAs) from macro and microplastics
Microplastics can spontaneously uptake PFCAs impacting plastic wettability and dispersity in water. The adsorbed PFCAs are subsequently released due to sunlight-indued weathering of the plastics, thus potentially influencing their mutual transport in the aquatic environment.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1519-1531
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00209H
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in white-tailed sea eagle eggs from Sweden: temporal trends (1969–2021), spatial variations, fluorine mass balance, and suspect screening
Identification of novel PFAS, updating spatiotemporal trends and providing a framework for understanding white-tailed sea eagle PFAS exposure in Sweden.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1549-1563
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00141E
Formation of oil-particle aggregates in the presence of marine algae
After an oil spill, the formation of oil-particle aggregates (OPAs) is associated with the interaction between dispersed oil and marine particulate matter such as phytoplankton, bacteria and mineral particles.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1438-1448
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00092C
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Combining predictive and analytical methods to elucidate pharmaceutical biotransformation in activated sludge
EAWAG-PPS and enviPath are valuable tools to predict transformation products and elucidate biotransformation pathways of active pharmaceutical ingredients in activated sludge.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1322-1336
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00161J
Spatiotemporal patterns in differences between the 137Cs concentrations of forest and stream litters: effect of leaching
The 137Cs concentrations in both forest and stream litters decreased with time, but the absolute differences in 137Cs concentrations between the litters were greater in more contaminated sites both 3.24 and 11.24 years after the Fukushima accident.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1385-1390
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00236E
Non-extractable PFAS in functional textiles – characterization by complementary methods: oxidation, hydrolysis, and fluorine sum parameters
Oxidative methods (TOP and PhotoTOP) were combined with hydrolysis (THP assay) and fluorine sum parameters (EOF and TF) to characterize side-chain fluorinated polymers (SFPs) in functional textiles.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1298-1310
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00131H
Urban stormwater microplastic size distribution and impact of subsampling on polymer diversity
Understanding not only microplastic (MP) concentration but also size distribution, morphology, and polymer profiles is desirable for stormwater, which is an important pathway of entry for MP into the aquatic environment.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1374-1384
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00172E
Microplastic-sorbed persistent organic pollutants in coastal Mediterranean Sea areas of Tunisia
Microplastic-sorbed POPs were documented for the first time in North Africa. Fragments can be used alongside the pellets for the monitoring of POPs in the marine environment.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1347-1364
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00169E
Biological calcium carbonate enhanced the ability of biochar to passivate antimony and lead in soil
The unique organic nitrogen-containing functional groups in bio-CaCO3 can form a strong complex with lead and antimony in soil.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1365-1373
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00117B
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A framework for understanding the bioconcentration of surfactants in fish
Bioconcentration of surfactants is described using chemical space plots of kU, kT and BCF as a function of the membrane/water distribution coefficient and fraction of neutral species in water.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1238-1251
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00070B
Uptake without inactivation of human adenovirus type 2 by Tetrahymena pyriformis ciliates
Infectious adenovirus type 2 is internalized by Tetrahymena pyriformis and persists within the ciliates for at least 2 days.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1181-1192
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00116D
Monitoring microplastic–contaminant sorption processes in real-time using membrane introduction mass spectrometry
The rate and extent of sorption of trace contaminants to microplastics was monitored in real-time using direct mass spectrometry.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1169-1180
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00083D
Chemical species of cesium and iodine in condensed vaporized microparticles formed by melting nuclear fuel components with concrete materials
The condensed vaporized microparticles (CVMPs) were formed by melting CsI with concrete. After the water treatment of CVMPs, some portions of Cs remained with Si in the CVMPs, even though most of the Cs and I were dissolved.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1204-1212
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00074E
Estimating historical exposure to perfluoroalkyl acids in Security, Fountain, and Widefield Colorado: use of water-infrastructure blending and toxicokinetic models
Drinking water can be a major source of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) exposure for humans.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 996-1006
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00337F
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This web collection features research articles published in Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts focussed on the environmental fate of contaminants, and contaminant remediation.