Risk reference values for the harmful effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on human health
September 2026
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental pollutants linked to adverse human health effects. Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome delineates the complex...
Non-target screening of antibiotic fermentation residues: Unveiling biosynthetic intermediates and transformation products by FT-ICR-MS
September 2026
Antibiotic fermentation residues (AFRs) represent a complex source of emerging contaminants, yet their molecular composition remains poorly characterized, hindering evidence-based risk assessment. Here,...
Toxicological impact of polyvinyl chloride microplastic-contaminated food: Evidence from a mouse model
September 2026
Microplastic pollution has emerged as a critical environmental and public health concern, induced by the widespread presence and toxicity of various polymers across diverse environments, food systems,...
Unveiling bacterial community structure and antibiotic resistance genes in coastal water of Manila Bay, Philippines using metagenomic and qPCR approaches
September 2026
The widespread occurrence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in non-clinical settings have become increasingly recognized, particularly in aquatic environments,...
Beyond traditional PFAS: Potent neurotoxicity of 6:2 Cl-PFESA through lipidomic dysregulation
September 2026
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a class of highly persistent synthetic chemicals that have raised significant environmental and health concerns due to their stability and bioaccumulation...
Sex-specific associations of urinary concentrations of multiple emerging environmental contaminants with BMI z-scores in preschool children: A cross-sectional study
September 2026
Previous studies have reported the effects of individual emerging contaminant (EC) exposure on body mass index (BMI) z-scores in childhood, whereas their combined effects under real-world exposure scenarios...
Microplastics accelerate carbon mineralization in wetland soils through reed-mediated rhizosphere dissolved organic matter and microbial shifts
September 2026
Microplastics (MPs) are increasingly detected in wetland soils, yet their potential impacts on soil carbon cycling and the role of plants in modulating these effects remain poorly understood. Here,...
Removal and transformation of TCPP in activated sludge collected from a full-scale industrial WWTP: A comparative study under anoxic and aerobic conditions
September 2026
The persistence of tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TCPP) in aquatic environments makes it essential to clarify its behavior and fate in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). This study systematically...
Integrating direct Total Oxidizable Precursor (dTOP) assay with suspect and non-target screening methods for analysis of PFAS in highly contaminated soils
September 2026
Fluorochemical production (FCP) sites are key hotspots for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), persistently contaminating nearby soils. Most studies on FCP-impacted environments have relied...
Effect of nickel oxide nanoparticles on the toxicity and accumulation of atrazine in soybean
September 2026
Nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO-NPs) could impact the behavior of contaminants in the environment and affect nutrient uptake and growth of plants. In this work, we have studied the effects and mechanisms...
Effects of livestock manure application on soil antibiotics and resistance genes in China: A meta-analysis
September 2026
The recycling of livestock manure in agriculture, while beneficial for nutrients, poses a poorly quantified threat of disseminating antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) into soils. Here,...
The associations between bisphenol compounds and cardiovascular health: A narrative review of the available epidemiological evidence
September 2026
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of global mortality, with growing evidence suggesting that exposure to environmental contaminants, such as bisphenol compounds, may serve as a...
Exploring the binding mechanism of contaminants of emerging concern in personal care products to transthyretin using molecular dynamics simulations
September 2026
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...
Hydrogeochemical drivers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the Maipo River basin, Chile: The role of treated wastewater effluent
September 2026
Antimicrobial resistance remains an imminent and serious public health challenge. Wastewater presents an important reservoir for antimicrobial resistance evolution and transmission in the environment....
Developmental disturbances and deformities in 4th-instar larvae and emerging adults induced by chronic 6 PPD-quinone exposure in the aquatic midge Chironomus riparius
September 2026
N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine-quinone(6 PPD-Q), a ubiquitous aquatic contaminant formed through oxidative transformation of the tire rubber additive N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine...
Freeze-thaw aged tire wear particles enhance the occurrence of antibiotic resistance genes in black soil
September 2026
Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are recognized as new biological pollutants, posing serious threat to human health and ecological security. Tire wear particles (TWPs), a typical type of microplastics,...
A 20-year bibliometric analysis of emerging contaminant research in China: A comparative perspective from global trends and the POPs forum
September 2026
As China transitions toward the systematic risk prevention of emerging contaminants (ECs), understanding its evolving scientific capacity is essential for global environmental governance. This study...
Endless remediation? The legal paradox of PFAS stabilisation in Sweden
September 2026
Swedish environmental practice exhibits a paradox where excavation and landfilling dominate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remediation despite evidence that in situ stabilisation achieves...
Insights into the occurrence and environmental behavior of legacy and emerging PFAS in the Three Gorges Reservoir region: Tributary deserves further attention
September 2026
Transport of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Yangtze River is a growing concern because the river provides drinking water for over 400 million people. However, tributary PFAS inputs...
Human biomonitoring of PFAS and metals in relation to diabetic kidney disease: Evidence from NHANES and machine learning interpretation
September 2026
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) represents a growing health burden as the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise. Beyond traditional metabolic risk factors, environmental exposures may provide additional...
A Full-Process Perspective on By-Product Formation from Side Reactions in Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Production
Available online 26 September 2026
Chlorinated hydrocarbons are essential commodity chemicals but pose significant environmental and sustainability challenges due to the formation and release of hazardous by-products throughout their...
