A validated LLE–LTP–LC–MS/MS workflow for pesticide biomonitoring in human plasma: Application to occupational exposure assessment in rural workers
2026
Low-temperature partitioning liquid–liquid extraction (LLE–LTP) is a promising alternative for preparing samples for liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) to determine multiresidue...
Organophosphorus flame retardants in wearable passive air samplers: Association with paired urinary levels and oxidative stress
2026
Organophosphorus flame retardants and plasticizers (OPFRs) are widely used as additives in daily products, with increasing industrial production and environmental emissions. Airborne OPFRs can enter...
Driving factors and health risks of spatiotemporal variations of heavy metal pollution in groundwater of pyrite mining areas in the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River in China
2026
Groundwater heavy metal contamination from mining activities is a major concern, yet driving mechanisms and health risk differences caused by spatiotemporal variability remain unclear. This study investigated...
Impact of COVID-19 policy easing on the fate, removal and ecological risk of anti-epidemic pharmaceuticals in a typical WWTP in South China
2026
China's termination of the stringent “dynamic zero-COVID” policy in December 2022 triggered a shift in pharmaceutical consumption patterns, profoundly altering the load and fate of these compounds in...
Exposure to drinking-water disinfection byproducts, seminal plasma metabolomic signatures, and semen quality: Findings from the TREE cohort
2026
Disinfection byproducts (DBPs) have been linked to reduced semen quality, yet the underlying mechanisms are largely unclear....
Early-life hotspots and organ partitioning of legacy and alternative PFAS in stranded cetaceans from a rapidly developing subtropical bay
2026
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent “novel entities” that increasingly accumulate in coastal food webs, making apex predators critical sentinels for long-term exposure and risk....
Interspecies comparison of individual- and population-level biomarkers in gammarids caged in a drained agricultural catchment for pesticide ecotoxicity assessment
2026
Subsurface drainage increases pesticide transfer from intensive agriculture to surface waters. Their transfer to surface waters is facilitated by underground drainage networks, but the impact of seasonality...
Photoaged polylactic acid biodegradable microplastics mitigate didecyldimethylammonium chloride toxicity in Microcystis aeruginosa by reducing bioavailability and inducing molecular adaptations
2026
Despite growing concerns about the ecological risks of biodegradable microplastics (BMPs) in aquatic environments, the combined toxicity of BMPs and coexisting pollutants, particularly to primary producers,...
The soil biodegradable plastisphere: A hotspot driving microbial shift and antibiotic resistance dissemination
2026
Biodegradable plastics (BPs), as alternatives to conventional plastics, may paradoxically contribute to soil pollution by affecting microbial communities and accelerating antibiotic resistance gene...
Spatial distributions and risk assessments of heavy metals and naturally occurring radionuclides in soils of East Java, Indonesia
2026
Rapid industrial growth has heightened concerns about environmental contamination and related public health impacts. This study examines the spatial distribution, ecological threats, and human health...
Biodegradable and conventional microplastics as vectors of extracellular ARGs in WWTP effluents: Mechanistic and differential global health risk
2026
Microplastics (MPs) in wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluents created a unique microenvironment for extracellular antibiotic resistance genes (eARGs) within extracellular DNA (eDNA). However, the...
Ecological and climatic significance of Dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) Beyond Algal Bloom: A comprehensive review
2026
Algal blooms contribute significantly to dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) formation. The distribution and products of DMSP play a vital role in the marine food chain and global climate regulation....
Adsorption and fate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from landfill leachate onto aquifer media under the influence of dissolved organic matter
2026
As a primary solid waste treatment method, landfills risk groundwater pollution via leachate leakage, which aids pollutant transport through aquifer media. However, research on the adsorption mechanisms...
Tracking the source: First evidence of Benzothiazoles in outdoor airport aerosol
2026
The aviation sector is crucial to support worldwide connections, and it is esteemed to grow in the following years. Monitoring of aviation pollution has gained importance, but poor attention is brought...
Dual benefits of rotation crops: Root nematode suppression and pesticide remediation through biosolarization
2026
The dual use of rotation crops for suppressing Meloidogyne incognita (M. incognita) and their residues as organic matter amendments for pesticide remediation via biosolarization was investigated. Four...
Assessment of sustainable development based on source apportionment of hazardous elements and cost-effectiveness analysis in a watershed hosting two world-class industrial clusters
2026
Industrial agglomeration in watersheds poses a significant challenge for accurately identifying pollution sources and effective environmental management. This study focused on a representative watershed...
Weathering-modulated gut-liver toxicity of tire wear particles in zebrafish: Source-specific effects and multi-omics insights
2026
Tire wear particles (TWPs) are pervasive microplastic pollutants whose hazard varies with environmental weathering and emission source. Here, we investigated how water leaching modifies the physicochemical...
Source analysis of heavy metals in groundwater of centralized drinking water sources and seasonal variations of health risks in Wuzhou City, Pearl River Delta, China
2026
Groundwater serves as a critical source for centralized drinking water, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions, yet its quality is increasingly threatened by heavy metals (HMs) pollution. Systematic...
Distinct bacterial community structure, assembly and functions between aged and multiple petroleum-contaminated sites
2026
Petroleum contamination threatens soil ecosystems, but microbial responses in multi-contaminated area (MCA) and aged-contaminated area (ACA) remain unclear. This study compared bacterial communities...
Biochar regulates soil organic carbon flow pathways via density fraction redistribution and priming effects
2026
The mechanisms underlying biochar's regulation of soil organic carbon (SOC) flow via heterogeneous density fraction distribution and fraction-specific priming effects remain unclear. To address this...
Biodegradable and conventional microplastics affect soil-plant systems through altering microbial community assembly and functions
2026
Microplastics pose a serious threat to the stability of agricultural ecosystems by disrupting soil element cycling and plant growth. However, the extent and mechanisms of these impacts depend on microplastic...
The hidden mediator between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon exposure and cognitive function of elder adults: FT3/FT4 ratio
2026
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are neurotoxicants that may induce cognitive deficits via thyroid dysfunction. Older adults, due to physiological decline, are more susceptible to such toxicants....
Microplastic-mediated enrichment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their toxic effects on coral symbionts: Evidence from oxidative stress and energy metabolic disturbance
2026
Microplastics (MPs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are persistent organic pollutants prevalent in coral reef ecosystems. MPs may exacerbate PAH bioaccumulation and toxicity via a “Trojan...
Polystyrene microplastics modulation of hexavalent chromium toxicity in quails: transcriptomic and toxicological insights
2026
Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) is a globally recognized carcinogen that can lead to kidney toxicity. Microplastics (MPs) pollution is a serious environmental problem. The presence of Cr(VI) and MPs in...
Tissue distribution, accumulation, and biotransformation of butylated hydroxytoluene in adult zebrafish (Danio rerio)
2026
As a widely used synthetic phenolic antioxidant (SPA), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) has been frequently detected in aquatic ecosystem. In organisms, BHT undergoes species-dependent biotransformation...