Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are organic compounds that are widely distributed
in the air, water, and soil. Recently, the amount of PAHs derived from fuels and from …

The first synthetic review of the PAHs effects on microalgae in experimental studies and
aquatic ecosystems is provided. Phytoplankton and phytobenthos from marine and …

Phthalates or phthalic acid esters (PAEs) are chemical compounds whose use is
exceptionally widespread in everyday materials but, at the same time, have been proven to …

Published data on the toxicity of fluoride (F−) to algae, aquatic plants, invertebrates and
fishes are reviewed. Aquatic organisms living in soft waters may be more adversely affected …

Room‐temperature ionic liquids (ILs) are considered to be green chemicals that may
replace volatile organic solvents currently used by industry. However, IL effects on aquatic …

The essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia, also known as tea tree or melaleuca oil, is widely
available and has been investigated as an alternative antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and …

Environmental risk limits (ERLs) are derived for di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) and di (2-
ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The ERLs are derived using data on (eco) toxicology and …

Chironomus tentans is a representative of a group of insects known as the midges, which
are widely distributed in freshwater sediments during their larval stage of development …

The extensive database of acute and chronic aquatic toxicity data for 18 phthalate esters
was reviewed and summarized for freshwater and saltwater aquatic microorganisms, algae …

In recent years, the number of publications on nano-and microplastic particles (NMPs)
effects on freshwater organisms has increased rapidly. Freshwater crustaceans of the genus …