Emerging Pollutants in the Environment: Sources, Effects, Monitoring and Governance
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental and Green Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 72
Special Issue Editors
Interests: resource recovery; functional materials; environmental remediation; pollution control
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Environmental pollution from emerging pollutants is becoming increasingly serious, as rapid global development often prioritizes human needs over the health of the planet. Emerging pollutants are defined as chemicals that are not currently regulated but pose ecological or human health concerns. These emerging pollutants include endocrine-disrupting compounds, pharmaceutical and personal care products, disinfection byproducts, microplastics, and persistent organic chemicals, among others. A comprehensive understanding of these pollutants is crucial for developing effective strategies to mitigate their environmental impact. Therefore, it requires a thorough knowledge of the sources, toxins, ecological transformation processes, environmental impacts, environmental monitoring, and pollution control. This Special Issue addresses the global challenges posed by emerging pollutants in various environmental compartments, as well as the relevant engineering solutions. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Sources and toxics of emerging pollutants;
- Environmental transformation processes;
- Risk evaluation and management;
- Biomass-based material for treating emerging pollutants;
- Advanced oxidation technology;
- Advanced reduction technology;
- Anaerobic fermentation;
- Recycling of emerging pollutants;
- The challenges and future development.
Dr. Fengbo Yu
Dr. Yang Cao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- endocrine-disrupting compounds
- pharmaceutical and personal care products
- disinfection byproducts
- microplastics
- persistent organic chemicals
- PFOS and PFOA
- advanced materials
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