Themed collection Research from our newest ESPI Editorial Board members

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A high-throughput method to characterize the gut bacteria growth upon engineered nanomaterial treatment

We developed a DNA-based quantification (DBQ) method in a 96-well plate format. The applicability of this method for several types of ENMs was proved in both pure bacterial culture and in vitro human gut microbiome community.

Graphical abstract: A high-throughput method to characterize the gut bacteria growth upon engineered nanomaterial treatment
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Mixture effects of drinking water disinfection by-products: implications for risk assessment

Disinfection by-products (DBPs) in drinking water have been associated with increased cancer risk but effects of known DBPs cannot explain the mixture effects of disinfected water samples.

Graphical abstract: Mixture effects of drinking water disinfection by-products: implications for risk assessment
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Application of in vitro bioassays for water quality monitoring in three drinking water treatment plants using different treatment processes including biological treatment, nanofiltration and ozonation coupled with disinfection

In vitro bioassays indicative of different modes of action demonstrate the high quality of produced drinking water.

Graphical abstract: Application of in vitro bioassays for water quality monitoring in three drinking water treatment plants using different treatment processes including biological treatment, nanofiltration and ozonation coupled with disinfection
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Evaluation of reverse osmosis drinking water treatment of riverbank filtrate using bioanalytical tools and non-target screening

Organic micropollutants that occurred in a natural drinking water source induced effects that were not detectable after reverse osmosis. Bioactive compounds were characterised by non-target screening of LC-HRMS data using open cheminformatics approaches.

Graphical abstract: Evaluation of reverse osmosis drinking water treatment of riverbank filtrate using bioanalytical tools and non-target screening
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Effects of ozone and produced hydroxyl radicals on the transformation of graphene oxide in aqueous media

The hydroxyl radicals and ozone play different roles in ozonation of GO.

Graphical abstract: Effects of ozone and produced hydroxyl radicals on the transformation of graphene oxide in aqueous media
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Photolysis of graphene oxide in the presence of nitrate: implications for graphene oxide integrity in water and wastewater treatment

As the nitrate concentration increases, the dominant pathway of GO transformation changes from direct photolysis to indirect photolysis enhanced by the production of hydroxyl radicals (˙OH) during UV irradiation of nitrate.

Graphical abstract: Photolysis of graphene oxide in the presence of nitrate: implications for graphene oxide integrity in water and wastewater treatment
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Emerging investigator series: effect-based characterization of mixtures of environmental pollutants in diverse sediments

Our study distinguishes the total vs. the bioavailable contamination of mixtures of environmental pollutants in sediments from contaminated sites in Europe and more remote locations in Australia and the Arctic.

Graphical abstract: Emerging investigator series: effect-based characterization of mixtures of environmental pollutants in diverse sediments
From the themed collection: Emerging Investigator Series
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Facet-dependent generation of superoxide radical anions by ZnO nanomaterials under simulated solar light

The capability of ZnO nanomaterials to generate reactive oxygen species under solar light, which is critical for their photocatalytic applications and may affect their environmental implications, can be substantially influenced by exposed facets.

Graphical abstract: Facet-dependent generation of superoxide radical anions by ZnO nanomaterials under simulated solar light
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Solid-phase extraction as sample preparation of water samples for cell-based and other in vitro bioassays

Effect recovery for bioassays was evaluated and was similar to recovery by chemical analysis for the studied SPE methods, providing support of bioassay use for water quality monitoring.

Graphical abstract: Solid-phase extraction as sample preparation of water samples for cell-based and other in vitro bioassays
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Application of cell-based bioassays to evaluate treatment efficacy of conventional and intensified treatment wetlands

Removal efficacy of treatment wetlands was assessed using a comprehensive bioassay test battery, with intensified wetlands found to remove 74–100% of biological activity.

Graphical abstract: Application of cell-based bioassays to evaluate treatment efficacy of conventional and intensified treatment wetlands
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Emerging investigator series: a 14-year depositional ice record of perfluoroalkyl substances in the High Arctic

Detection of perfluoroalkyl substances from a remote ice cap indicate the importance of indirect and novel direct atmospheric sources.

Graphical abstract: Emerging investigator series: a 14-year depositional ice record of perfluoroalkyl substances in the High Arctic
From the themed collection: Emerging Investigator Series
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We are pleased to share a selection of recent research across the Environmental Science family journals authored by the newest members of the ESPI Editorial Board. We hope you enjoy reading these papers.

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