Emerging Contaminants and Their Transformation Products in the Environment: Advanced Analytical Methods for Assessing Ecological and Human Health Impacts
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Analytical Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editor
Interests: environmental chemistry; emerging contaminants; transformation products; analytical methods; human and ecosystem health; water, air and sediment monitoring; contaminant fate and risk assessment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The presence of emerging contaminants in the environment poses an increasing challenge to both ecosystem integrity and human health. This Special Issue focuses on the detection, quantification, and fate of emerging contaminants and their transformation products across multiple environmental matrices, including air, water, soil, sediments, and biota. Advanced analytical approaches, such as high-resolution mass spectrometry, chromatography, and innovative sample preparation techniques, are crucial for identifying not only parent compounds but also degradation or biotransformation products, whose ecological and toxicological impacts are often underestimated. Submissions are encouraged to investigate the occurrence, sources, pathways, and interactions of contaminants and their transformation products, as well as studies linking chemical data to ecological risks and human health implications. Contributions that demonstrate methodological innovation alongside environmental relevance, including reviews, original research, and case studies, are particularly welcome. By combining analytical advancements with assessments of environmental and health consequences, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge, highlight research gaps, and promote strategies for effective monitoring and risk assessment of emerging contaminants. Ultimately, it seeks to advance understanding of the complex interactions between chemical contaminants and the ecosystems and human populations they affect, fostering informed solutions for environmental protection and public health.
Dr. Maria Feo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- emerging contaminants
- transformation products
- analytical methods
- ecological impact
- human health risk
- contaminant fate
- environmental monitoring
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