Contaminants of Emerging Concern in the Aquatic Environment: Sources, Monitoring and Potential Risks
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Emerging Contaminants".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 22 February 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: heavy metals; drinking water quality; water quality; assessment environmental geochemistry; hydrogeochemistry
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: heavy metals; drinking water quality; water quality; assessment environmental geochemistry; hydrogeochemistry
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear colleagues,
The Special Issue “Contaminants of Emerging Concern in the Aquatic Environment: Sources, Monitoring and Potential Risks” focuses on the growing threat posed by unregulated or understudied pollutants in water systems. These contaminants, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, Per/poly-floro alkyl substances (PFASs), microplastics, pesticides, and industrial chemicals, enter aquatic ecosystems through wastewater discharge, agricultural runoff, and urban activities, often bypassing conventional treatment processes.
This collection highlights recent advances in identifying sources, tracking environmental pathways, and assessing ecological and human health risks. Contributions explore innovative monitoring techniques, such as high-resolution mass spectrometry and bioanalytical tools, to detect trace-level contaminants. Studies also evaluate the long-term effects of these pollutants on aquatic organisms, ecosystems, and drinking water supplies, emphasizing the need for updated regulatory frameworks.
Additionally, the Special Issue examines remediation strategies, including advanced oxidation processes, biofiltration, and nature-based solutions, to mitigate contamination. By integrating multidisciplinary research, this Special Issue aims to enhance the understanding of emerging contaminants and support policies for sustainable water management. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working to safeguard water quality in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Dr. Asfandyar Shahab
Dr. Habib Ullah
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- emerging contaminants
- aquatic pollution
- environmental monitoring
- wastewater contaminants
- ecological risk assessment
- remediation technologies
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