Biogeochemistry of Persistent Pollutants and Emerging Contaminants in the Environment
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pollution; solís; sediments; water; biota; biochemistry; environmental analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The contamination of ecosystems is a global concern due to its negative effects, which diminish ecosystems’ ecological quality and, in many cases, seriously endanger their long-term existence. Through various activities—industrial, mining, tourism, agricultural, and others—humans have substantially contributed to the input of persistent contaminants, both organic and inorganic, across different environmental compartments. Alongside these pollutants, emerging anthropogenic substances—such as pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and others—have increased the stress on natural systems, warranting particular attention from the scientific community.
This publication constitutes an essential platform for academics, engineers, and industry professionals interested in state-of-the-art solutions for waste management and the circular economy.
Prof. Dr. Efren Garcia Ordiales
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pollutants
- risk
- bioaccumulation
- biotransformation
- translocation
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