Neonicotinoids (NEOs) are fourth generation pesticides, which emerged after
organophosphates, pyrethroids, and carbamates and they are widely used in vegetables …

The gut microbiota serves as a critical “organ” in the life cycle of animals, particularly in the
intricate interplay between herbivorous pests and plants. This review summarizes the pivotal …

Worldwide pesticide usage was estimated in up to 3.5 million tons in 2020. The number of
approved products varies among different countries, however, in Brazil, there are nearly …

Bifunctional oxygen-doped graphitic carbon nitride (OCN) was fabricated to activate
peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for degrading imidacloprid (IMD). The modulated electronic …

Neonicotinoid insecticides (NNIs) are the most extensively used insecticides worldwide,
threatening ecosystem and human health. However, nationwide studies of NNIs and their …

Neonicotinoids are a class of neuro-active insecticides widely used to protect major crops,
primarily because of their broad-spectrum insecticidal activity and low vertebrate toxicity …

Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) have wide applications in agriculture, industry, and
domestic uses. Unfortunately, they are resistant to photolytic biodegradation and exist for a …

Long-term and extensive usage of thiamethoxam, the second-generation neonicotinoid
insecticide, has caused a serious threat to non-target organisms and ecological security …

The broad-spectrum insecticides in the neonicotinoid group are the most widely used
worldwide because of their widely recognized advantages in the mode of action. Therefore …

With clear explanations, real-world examples and updated ancillary material, the 11th
edition of Environmental Chemistry emphasizes the concepts essential to the practice of …