Phthalic acid esters (PAEs) or phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) are emerging organic
contaminants (EOCs) that may harm biota and human health. Humans can be exposed to …

Biodegradable plastics (BDPs) are considered a sustainable alternative to conventional
plastics (CPs) in agriculture. However, the potential impact of BDPs, particularly regarding …

Among different pollutants of emerging concern, parabens have gained rising interest due to
their widespread detection in water sources worldwide. This occurs because parabens are …

The proliferation of emerging pollutants (EPs), encompassing a range of substances such as
phthalates, phenolics, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, personal care products, surfactants, and …

Triclosan (TCS), a kind of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), is widely
used and has had a large production over years. It is an emerging pollutant in the water …

Plants play a vital role in the phytoremediation process, attenuating various pollutants.
However, the dynamic root uptake and fate of emerging pollutants in plants, along with their …

A three-dimensional bioelectrochemical system (3D-BES) with both electrocatalytic and
biodegradation functions was designed and developed to enhance iodine-containing …

Plastics contain a mixture of chemical additives that can leach into the environment and
potentially cause harmful effects on reproduction and the endocrine system. Two of these …

In this work, an evaluation of the occurrence of fifteen phthalates, four metabolites and one
adipate in different groundwater, seawater and wastewater samples has been carried out …

The current study highlights the occurrence, spatial distribution, and risk assessment of 16
endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) including their transformation products (TPs) in the …