Themed collection Outstanding Papers 2023 – Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology

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Editorial

2023 Outstanding Papers published in the Environmental Science journals of the Royal Society of Chemistry

The Editors-in-Chief of the Environmental Science journals introduce the Outstanding Papers of 2023.

Graphical abstract: 2023 Outstanding Papers published in the Environmental Science journals of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Open Access Frontier

Urban stormwater capture for water supply: look out for persistent, mobile and toxic substances

Urban stormwater is a source of persistent, mobile and toxic substances, however the risk for water resources is unknown.

Graphical abstract: Urban stormwater capture for water supply: look out for persistent, mobile and toxic substances
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Frontier

Emerging investigator series: the role of phage lifestyle in wastewater microbial community structures and functions: insights into diverse microbial environments

Harnessing phage for biological treatment is of growing interest, but an improved understanding of phage diversity, host range, lifestyle, molecular signaling, and genetic potential are needed for microbial community control.

Graphical abstract: Emerging investigator series: the role of phage lifestyle in wastewater microbial community structures and functions: insights into diverse microbial environments
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Critical Review

Biofilters and bioretention systems: the role of biochar in the blue-green city concept for stormwater management

The main aim of the blue-green city concept is the reduction of the adverse impacts of stormwater by recreating the natural water cycle with the aid of green infrastructure in major metropolitan areas worldwide.

Graphical abstract: Biofilters and bioretention systems: the role of biochar in the blue-green city concept for stormwater management
Open Access Critical Review

Next generation decentralized water systems: a water-energy-infrastructure-human nexus (WEIHN) approach

This review highlights the pressing need for sustainable water management strategies within the water-energy-infrastructure-human nexus, and accentuates the critical roles of infrastructure and human engagement for sustainable water management.

Graphical abstract: Next generation decentralized water systems: a water-energy-infrastructure-human nexus (WEIHN) approach
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Critical Review

Antibiotic resistance in urban stormwater: a review of the dissemination of resistance elements, their impact, and management opportunities

Traditional stormwater infrastructure facilitates the transport of antibiotic resistance genes while green stormwater infrastructure may capture the genes and promote horizontal gene transfer.

Graphical abstract: Antibiotic resistance in urban stormwater: a review of the dissemination of resistance elements, their impact, and management opportunities
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Critical Review

Removal of metals from water using MOF-based composite adsorbents

This review article focuses on metal–organic framework (MOF) composites and the impact of mixing MOFs with other materials, such as polymers, carbon-based materials, and magnetic particles, to increase their performance to remove metals from water.

Graphical abstract: Removal of metals from water using MOF-based composite adsorbents
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Paper

A stochastic approach for assessing the chronic environmental risk generated by wet-weather events from integrated urban wastewater systems

Environmental chronic risk generated by wet-weather discharges compared to final effluent was stochastically assessed, also from a climate-change perspective, stressing their growing contribution for many (micro-)pollutants.

Graphical abstract: A stochastic approach for assessing the chronic environmental risk generated by wet-weather events from integrated urban wastewater systems
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Paper

Predicted aquatic exposure effects from a national urban stormwater study

Episodic stormwater discharges expose aquatic ecosystems to extensive contaminant mixtures. Cumulative acute risks to multiple aquatic trophic levels are estimated based on contaminant mixtures documented in a US stormwater reconnaissance.

Graphical abstract: Predicted aquatic exposure effects from a national urban stormwater study
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
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Emerging investigator series: post-synthesis modification of reverse osmosis membranes for the enhanced separation of small neutral molecules

Diamine modification of polyamide reverse osmosis membranes using carbodiimide chemistry and heat treatment improves the removal of small neutral molecules.

Graphical abstract: Emerging investigator series: post-synthesis modification of reverse osmosis membranes for the enhanced separation of small neutral molecules
Open Access Paper

Legionella pneumophila occurrence in reduced-occupancy buildings in 11 cities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Legionella pneumophila was quantified during the COVID-19 pandemic in 26 buildings in three countries to identify factors that influenced positivity.

Graphical abstract: Legionella pneumophila occurrence in reduced-occupancy buildings in 11 cities during the COVID-19 pandemic
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
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Deploying a molecular copper catalyst for efficient degradation of commercial and industrial dyes under practical conditions

A two-stage process for a sustainable degradation method for industrial dye effluents. The chemical process is triggered by a bio-inspired copper catalyst.

Graphical abstract: Deploying a molecular copper catalyst for efficient degradation of commercial and industrial dyes under practical conditions
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Emerging investigator series: enhancing the degradation of ciprofloxacin in water using Oxone activated by urchin-like cubic and hollow-structured cobalt@N-doped carbon prepared by etching-engineering: a comparative study with mechanistic and eco-toxic assessments

Enhancing the degradation of ciprofloxacin in water using Oxone activated by urchin-like cubic and hollow-structured cobalt@N-doped carbon.

Graphical abstract: Emerging investigator series: enhancing the degradation of ciprofloxacin in water using Oxone activated by urchin-like cubic and hollow-structured cobalt@N-doped carbon prepared by etching-engineering: a comparative study with mechanistic and eco-toxic assessments
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Understanding on-site sanitation in rural Fiji: where definitions of sanitation back-ends differ

This study assessed sanitation infrastructure and maintenance practices in rural Fijian communities. The high prevalence of tank type sanitation back-ends highlights the health and environmental risks.

Graphical abstract: Understanding on-site sanitation in rural Fiji: where definitions of sanitation back-ends differ
Open Access Paper

Effectiveness of passive sampling for the detection and genetic characterization of human viruses in wastewater

Wastewater-based epidemiology is a promising tool to anticipate potential viral outbreaks not only at city-scale but also at precincts-scale or even buildings.

Graphical abstract: Effectiveness of passive sampling for the detection and genetic characterization of human viruses in wastewater
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
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Tunable sulphur doping in CuFe2O4 for the efficient removal of arsenic through arsenomolybdate complex adsorption: kinetics, isothermal and mechanistic studies

Arsenic is regarded as a highly toxic element that naturally exists in ground drinking water.

Graphical abstract: Tunable sulphur doping in CuFe2O4 for the efficient removal of arsenic through arsenomolybdate complex adsorption: kinetics, isothermal and mechanistic studies
Open Access Paper

Combined sewer overflows: relating event duration monitoring data to wastewater systems' capacity in England

Water pollution caused by the frequent use of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) has been attracting increased media and political coverage in England as in other places in the world.

Graphical abstract: Combined sewer overflows: relating event duration monitoring data to wastewater systems' capacity in England
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
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Emerging investigator series: microplastic-based leachate formation under UV irradiation: the extent, characteristics, and mechanisms

Aqueous microplastic were tested in terms of leachate formation and surface oxidation during UV irradiation. Surface properties (FTIR, RAMAN, XPS) and leachate characteristics (UV254, DOC, fluorescence spectroscopy) were analyzed concurrently.

Graphical abstract: Emerging investigator series: microplastic-based leachate formation under UV irradiation: the extent, characteristics, and mechanisms
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Development of high-performance bi-functional novel CdSnS2 atom clusters for adsorption of rose Bengal and AOP-assisted degradation of methylene blue

The fabrication of glycerol-mediated novel CdSnS2 atom clusters by one-pot co-precipitation was conducted to address rising concerns about environmental harm from hazardous organic compounds.

Graphical abstract: Development of high-performance bi-functional novel CdSnS2 atom clusters for adsorption of rose Bengal and AOP-assisted degradation of methylene blue
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Enhancing solar absorbance using a 2D graphene oxide/CuO composite film for efficient solar desalination

A GO/CuO composite film was synthesized via a facile ultrasonication method towards the enhanced solar absorbance for high-efficient ISSG.

Graphical abstract: Enhancing solar absorbance using a 2D graphene oxide/CuO composite film for efficient solar desalination
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About this collection

The Environmental Science journals Outstanding Papers identifies a selection of excellent papers published in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Environmental Science journal family, showcasing great research from across the globe. This collection of our outstanding papers in 2023 can be read here: https://rsc.li/enviro-outstanding

To celebrate more of the great papers published in Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology during 2023, we’ve gathered all shortlisted papers in this special collection.

Outstanding Paper: Effectiveness of passive sampling for the detection and genetic characterization of human viruses in wastewater

Runner-Up Outstanding Paper: Enhancing the solar absorbance enabled by 2D graphene oxide/CuO composite film for efficient solar desalination

Outstanding Review: Urban stormwater capture for water supply: look out for persistent, mobile and toxic substances

Outstanding Emerging Investigator Series Paper: Emerging investigator series: the role of phage lifestyle on wastewater microbial community structure and function: insights from diverse microbial environments

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