Trends in Analysis of Inorganic Pollutants

Dear colleagues,

Unprecedented economic growth results in the continuous release of various organic and inorganic pollutants, both existing and new, into the environment. Although many inorganic pollutants have been the subject of numerous studies for decades, the emergence of new substances requires further intensive work on this topic. Namely, emerging pollutants include various synthetic or natural chemicals or microorganisms that are suspected to have a detrimental effect on ecosystems and human health, but their occurrence in the environment is currently not monitored nor regulated. Their widespread presence in pharmaceuticals or personal care products, pesticides, industrial and household products, metals, industrial additives, solvents, etc. presupposes their continuous discharge and accumulation in different parts of the environment. Many of them are believed to cause chronic toxicity, endocrine disorders in humans and aquatic wildlife, as well as the development of resistance to bacterial pathogens, even in very small amounts. 

We invite authors to contribute to this Special Issue by submitting original research or review articles related to inorganic pollutants, in particular, their analysis and the advantages and limitations of the current state-of-the-art.

Dr. Željka Fiket
Dr. Martina Furdek
Guest Editors

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