Effect of nickel oxide nanoparticles on the toxicity and accumulation of atrazine in soybean
Available online 14 August 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...
Integrating direct Total Oxidizable Precursor (dTOP) assay with suspect and non-target screening methods for analysis of PFAS in highly contaminated soils
Available online 7 August 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...
A review on the present situation, challenges, and future perspectives of fluoride wastewater treatment in the electronics industry of China
Available online 2 August 2026
With the ongoing growth of the electronics industry, China has emerged as the global epicenter for electronics manufacturing. However, the key manufacturing processes such as etching, acid cleaning,...
Subchronic ephedrine exposure suppresses PPAR signalling and impairs neurobehaviour in adult zebrafish
Available online 14 July 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....
Distribution and sources of emerging and legacy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the East China Marginal Seas: Influence of terrestrial input and hydrography
June 2026
The replacement of legacy PFAS by emerging alternatives is increasingly prevalent. Due to the unique geographical and complex hydrological conditions of marginal seas, investigating the environmental...
Hydrodynamic controls on microplastic transport in the pearl river estuary: Insights from seasonal field observations and modeling
June 2026
Understanding the environmental behavior of microplastics in estuarine systems was essential for mitigating their ecological risks and informing coastal management strategies. This study investigated...
Serum concentrations of HPAHs and PAHs and their associations with health indicators in the residents of Chengde, Hebei Province
June 2026
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread environmental organic pollutants with potential carcinogenicity. Halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (HPAHs), in which hydrogen atoms...
Developing a basin-scale environmental exposure model for Persistent, Mobile, and Toxic (PMT) substances with melamine as a validation case
June 2026
The widespread distribution of Persistent, Mobile, and Toxic (PMT) substances is posing increasing threats to human health and aquatic ecosystems. River basins are major environmental distribution space...
Occurrence of Antiviral drugs in the urban rivers of Xi'an, a megacity of northwest China: Analytical methods, distribution characteristics, and ecological risk
June 2026
In the post-pandemic era, the continuous input and ecological effects of antiviral drugs (ATVs) in environmental waters are of increasing concern. Here we report a comprehensive investigation into the...
Profiling of bisphenol a substitutes in the Buriganga River, Dhaka: A Polluted urban water system context
June 2026
Bisphenol analogues (BPs) are widely used in the production of epoxy resins and poly carbonate plastics. In recent years, the demand and production capacity of BPs are growing rapidly. The occurrence...
Occurrence, distribution, and ecological risks assessment of phthalate esters (PAEs) in multiple environmental media of plateau lake in southwestern China: A case study of Caohai Lake
June 2026
Phthalate esters (PAEs), widely used plasticizers, have attracted increasing attention due to their persistence and congener-dependent ecological risks in aquatic systems. This study examined Caohai...
In vitro endocrine-disrupting effects of the natural toxins Enniatins and Beauvericin on steroidogenesis
June 2026
Enniatins (ENNs), such as ENN A, A1, B, B1, and Beauvericin (BEA) are mycotoxins produced by Fusarium fungi, mainly found in cereal grains and their products. The concern for their potential endocrine-disrupting...
P-phenylenediamines and their quinones in estuarine-coastal sediments of Zhejiang Province: Occurrence, prioritization, and risk assessment
June 2026
As emerging contaminants of concern, p-phenylenediamines (PPDs) and their quinone transformation products (PPD-Qs) serve as critical indicators of pollutant inputs from urban runoff and tire wear to...
Divergent impacts of leached versus pristine tire wear particles on zebrafish: From physiological stress to gut microbiota dysbiosis
June 2026
Extensive research has been conducted on the leaching behavior and risks of the leachate of tire wear particles (TWPs) in aquatic environments. However, whether the toxicity of TWPs is altered following...
Alternative plasticizers induced immunotoxicity in THP-1 macrophages via mitochondrial dysfunction-driven metabolic reprogramming
June 2026
As emerging contaminants, alternative plasticizers (APs) are increasingly prevalent in the environment due to their use as replacements for regulated phthalates, yet their potential health risks, particularly...
Analysis and prospects of strategies for the degradation of antibiotics and resistance genes in soil
June 2026
Soil played an irreplaceable and important role in maintaining ecological balance, ensuring agricultural production. However, millions of tons of antibiotics were released directly or indirectly into...
Stereoselective impacts of flusulfinam on Daphnia magna: Stability, behavior, oxidative stress, and metabolomics insights
June 2026
Flusulfinam, a novel chiral herbicide, has attracted considerable attention because of its high efficacy against common paddy weeds and its favorable crop safety profile. However, information regarding...
Evaluation of the environmental fate and risks of antibiotics in the Yangtze River Basin using a dynamic gridded multimedia fugacity model
June 2026
The widespread use of antibiotics has raised growing concern about their environmental risks, yet quantifying their basin-scale fate, transport, and associated risks remains challenging due to complex...
A comprehensive assessment of water quality in a shallow lake in Eastern China: occurrence and environmental risks of emerging contaminants
June 2026
Rapid industrialization and urbanization in China have resulted in challenges related to contaminants of emerging concern in the environment. Dianshan Lake, which is adjacent to the economically developed...
Integrating the environmental fate and systemic ecotoxicity of soil micro-/nanoplastics into life cycle assessment: A critical review
June 2026
Soil micro-/nanoplastics (MNPs) have emerged as critical terrestrial pollutants, especially in intensively managed agricultural systems. Yet conventional life cycle assessment (LCA) still underestimates...
Predictive modeling of fish growth using oral microbiome responses to individual and combined microplastic and nanoparticle contaminated feed exposures
June 2026
The widespread contamination of aquatic ecosystems by microplastics (MPs) and nanoparticles (NPs) poses a growing threat to organismal health; however, predictive frameworks that integrate ecotoxicological...
