Seawater-sediment partitioning, source apportionment and ecological risk of organophosphate esters in the Bohai Sea and Northern Yellow Sea, China
September 2026
Organophosphate esters OPEs are pervasive emerging pollutants endangering semi-enclosed marine ecosystems under intense anthropogenic stress. In May 2023 we collected surface seawater and sediment samples...
Spatiotemporal heterogeneity and source apportionment of endocrine disrupting compounds and antibiotics in the Erhai Lake basin
September 2026
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and antibiotics are prevalent in aquatic environments, where they accumulate persistently, posing significant ecological risks that have become a topic of active research...
Occurrence and ecotoxicological risk of Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in surface waters and sediments collected in Amazonian rivers around the city of Manaus/Brazil
September 2026
As the world's largest tropical ecosystem, the Amazon basin is particularly vulnerable to chemical stressors. However, knowledge on the presence and behaviour of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...
Spatiotemporal patterns, loads, and risks of microplastics in the stormwater system of a subtropical coastal city
September 2026
Urban stormwater runoff is a critical pathway for microplastics (MPs) to enter marine ecosystems, posing a significant threat. However, systematic studies on spatiotemporal patterns, loads, and risks...
Toxic effects of DPTE on the growth, development, and reproduction of Chironomus kiiensis and its underlying mechanisms
September 2026
2,3-Dibromopropyl-2,4,6-tribromophenyl ether (DPTE) is a novel brominated flame retardant (NBFR) that is widely detected in diverse environmental matrices. The ecological effects of NBFRs represent...
Subchronic ephedrine exposure suppresses PPAR signalling and impairs neurobehaviour in adult zebrafish
September 2026
Pharmaceutical contamination of freshwater systems by psychoactive compounds has intensified globally, yet the sub-lethal neurological consequences for resident aquatic fauna remain largely unresolved....
Comprehensive insights into the occurrence, risk assessment, and prioritization of pesticides within a typical river basin on a tropical island in China
September 2026
Pesticides are prevalent in water and sediments in aquatic systems, posing risks to aquatic organisms and human health. In this study, a total of 54 pesticides, including 25 organochlorine pesticides...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
Concentration distributions, risk assessment and socioeconomic drivers of nine typical endocrine-disrupting chemicals in China's water environment
September 2026
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are emerging pollutants widely detected in water environments, raising concerns due to their interference with hormonal systems and potential ecological and public...
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...
