Advances in Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Analytical Methods
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sustainability and Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 170
Special Issue Editors
Interests: environmental pollution; POPs; pesticides; PFAS; monitoring; toxicology; bioindicators; NTS
Interests: chromatography; mass spectrometry; non-target screening; pesticides; PFAS; POPs; analytical methods; quality control; uncertainty measurements
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Environmental pollution remains a critical challenge for ecosystems and human health worldwide. Advances in analytical chemistry, environmental monitoring, and bioindicator-based approaches combined with ecological risk assessment have improved our understanding of contaminant sources, their transport and effects, and the potential risks to organisms and humans. Moreover, advances in analytical methodologies and new technical capabilities, such as more sensitive instruments and non-target screening, are able to detect lower concentrations and enhance the identification of a greater number of pollutants of interest. Validation of these methods in specific environmental matrices is of utmost importance to rely on the results obtained. The principles of Green Analytical Chemistry must be considered in these environmental analyses. This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research that addresses the detection, quantification, and assessment of pollutants in diverse environmental matrices, including air, water, soil, and biota. We particularly welcome studies on emerging contaminants, legacy pollutants, and the integration of novel analytical methods for high-resolution monitoring. Contributions exploring spatial and temporal trends, contaminant fate and transport, and risk assessment are highly encouraged. This Special Issue aligns with Sustainability’s scope by promoting research that informs effective environmental management and sustainable solutions to pollution challenges.
Suggested themes include the following:
- Monitoring of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and emerging contaminants.
- Analytical method development and validation for environmental matrices.
- Bioindicator and biomonitoring studies.
- Spatial and temporal trends of contaminant distribution.
- Environmental risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Policy and management implications of pollutant monitoring.
- Original research articles and reviews are welcome.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Pere Colomer-Vidal
Dr. Bernat Oró-Nolla
Dr. Olga Gómez-Navarro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- environmental pollution
- persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
- PFAS
- pesticides
- environmental monitoring
- bioindicators
- analytical chemistry
- risk assessment
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