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Seasonal differences, source, and fate of antibiotics in a plain river network-informed watershed

The source apportionment and ecological risk assessment of antibiotics in plain river network areas have become a research hotspot. In this study, the Changxing Plain River Network in the Taihu Lake...

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Elucidation of chemicals of emerging concern in placenta by non-targeted and suspect screening approaches

Over the past century, anthropic activities in industrialized countries have generated exposure to a vast array of environmental chemical families. Many of these may have harmful effects on human health,...

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Exploring the influence of redox and temperature variations on the attenuation of pharmaceuticals in groundwater: Insights from parallel batch reactor experiments

Pharmaceuticals are present in the environment from anthropogenic pollution sources, leading to groundwater contamination when reaching urban aquifers. Once in the subsurface, their fate depends on...

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Salmon as an ecological pathway of contaminants into Alaskan food webs

Salmon are important fish taxa for humans and animals in hemiboreal and subarctic ecosystems. The presence of trace elements and their bioaccumulation across a marine food web raises potential health...

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Molecular response of Physarum melleum GZ381 to anatase TiO2 nanoparticles: Characteristic and application

Environmental pollution caused by nano titanium dioxide (nTiO2) has become an increasingly pressing issue. Investigating environmental organisms capable of tolerating nTiO2 stress, along with their...

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Exploring the binding mechanism of contaminants of emerging concern in personal care products to transthyretin using molecular dynamics simulations

Organic ultraviolet filters (UVFs) together with paraben preservatives (PBs) have attracted attention as contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). However, atomic-level details regarding the dynamical...

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Anion-mediated pathways in organophosphate degradation in the Oconee River watershed in Georgia

The degradation of organophosphate pesticides in aquatic ecosystems is influenced by various environmental factors. This study investigates the influence of nitrate, sulfate, and phosphate on the degradation...

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Impact of maternal Bisphenol A exposure on thyroid hormones and birth anthropometric outcomes: A repeated measures study

We investigated the effects of prenatal bisphenol A (BPA) exposure on maternal thyroid hormones and fetal growth outcomes within a cohort from Saudi Arabia. In this prospective study, 672 pregnant women...

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A review on the combined toxicological effects of microplastics and their attached pollutants

As an emerging environmental pollutant, microplastics (MPs) can adsorb various contaminants, including heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants (POPs). This ability stems from their small size...

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Preliminary risk assessment of PFOS in former production sites: A case study in Hubei, China

Sound management of contaminated sites, particularly former manufacturing sites with potential heavy contamination, is crucial for the Parties to implement the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic...

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In silico sequence and structure prediction analysis of biomarker genes in Aeromonas sp. of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The genus Aeromonas is considered as indigenous prokaryote to aquatic environments. These genus members are capable of colonizing in water bodies such as potable water, sewage and sea water. Aeromonas...

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Understanding the impact of summer festival on the dynamic of micropollutant delivery to coastal wastewater treatment plant

Coastal cities often experience a surge in population during summer events, leading to heightened pollution entering wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). However, the impact of these events on wastewater...

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Occurrence and risk assessment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in water, sediment, soil, and moss: An environmental media study in Caohai, China

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, also known as "forever chemicals", are ubiquitous in the environment and harm human health. Developing safer, eco-friendly alternatives is vital, but new compounds...

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N-nitrosamines in karst groundwaters in southwestern China: Risks and implications for drinking water safety

Groundwater is a vital drinking water source for populations in remote karst regions. However, the highly developed karst tube systems facilitate the infiltration of surface wastewater containing N-nitrosamines,...

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Microplastics in food products: Prevalence, artificial intelligence based detection, and potential health impacts on humans

Microplastic contamination in food products has become a growing concern due to its potential implications for human health, the environment, and food safety. Over the past decade, microplastics have...

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Exposure assessment of 113 exogenous chemicals simultaneously in serum samples from children in north Shandong, China, and their association with sex, age, and body mass index

Children are particularly vulnerable to adverse effects from exposure to environmental chemicals, necessitating comprehensive assessment to mitigate health risks. In this study, we analyzed 477 serum...

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Ecological consequences of antibiotics pollution in sub-Saharan Africa: Understanding sources, pathways, and potential implications

In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the increasing use of antibiotics in human and veterinary medicine, combined with inadequate waste and water management systems, has intensified the problem of antibiotic...

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Emerging contaminant removal using eco-friendly zinc ferrite nanoparticles: Sunlight-driven degradation of tetracycline

Emerging contaminants, particularly pharmaceutical pollutants, pose significant environmental challenges, necessitating sustainable remediation strategies. In this study, mesoporous zinc ferrite nanoparticles...

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PFAS residue analysis in fish and fish feed by applying a modified QuEChERS method in combination with LC-HRMS detection

A targeted method for the quantitative determination of PFAS residues in fish feed and marine aquaculture fish species was developed and validated in the current study. This method combines a modified...

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Legacy and emerging organic pollutants in indoor and outdoor environments in Africa: Contamination levels, health risks, and analytical techniques

The World Health Organisation reported that over 20 % of the global disease burden and deaths are caused by environmental factors such as air and dust pollution. Legacy organic pollutants (LOPs) and...

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Urinary exposure level of emerging chemicals in Chinese pregnant women and their associations with oxidative stress

Emerging chemicals (ECs), including parabens, bisphenols, bisphenol diglycidyl ethers, N,N′-substituted p-phenylenediamines, and benzotriazoles/benzothiazoles (BTH/BTRs), are widely used in industrial...

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Unravelling the ecological ramifications of biodegradable microplastics in soil environment: A systematic review

Plastic pollution, especially microplastics (MPs), poses significant environmental challenges, with biodegradable plastics (BPs) often presented as sustainable alternatives. However, incomplete degradation...

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Spatiotemporal distribution and environmental risk assessment of 6PPDQ in the Schuylkill River

Tire wear particles (TWPs) and associated contaminants, including microplastics, benzothiazoles, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD), its...

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Exposure to bisphenol A and its analogs provides a preliminary indication of the risk of cognitive impairment for the elderly via an XGboost-based model

Bisphenol A (BPA) and its bisphenol analogs (BPs) serve as key precursors in the manufacturing of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. However, due to BPA’ s detrimental health effects, there has...

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Pharmaceuticals as emerging pollutants: Implications for water resource management in Malaysia

The escalating contamination of water bodies with pharmaceuticals has raised global concerns due to potential health repercussions. This review aims to provide comprehensive insights into the occurrence...

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