Occurrence, Fate, and Ecotoxicological Effects of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Aquatic Environments
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Emerging Contaminants".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 July 2026 | Viewed by 6
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Interests: wastewater surveillance; catalysis; toxicology; pollution monitoring and remediation; fate and behaviour of chemicals; organic chemistry and physical chemistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite researchers, educators, and students to contribute to a Special Issue dedicated to advancing knowledge on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Aquatic Environments and Ecotoxicology. This collection seeks to highlight the occurrence, transport, fate, and ecological impacts of POPs, as well as strategies for monitoring, mitigation, and policy development. Submissions may address, but are not limited to, topics such as contaminant dynamics in freshwater and marine systems, bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms, ecosystem-level effects, and the use of novel analytical or modelling tools. Both original research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcome. We especially encourage contributions that bridge scientific understanding with applied environmental management and public health considerations. In line with our commitment to supporting early-career scientists, we warmly encourage graduate and undergraduate students to submit their findings. Student-led contributions provide an important perspective on emerging challenges, innovative methodologies, and future research directions. Through this Special Issue, we aim to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and provide a platform for diverse voices in the field of environmental toxicology. By sharing insights and results, we hope to collectively deepen understanding of POPs in aquatic systems and inform sustainable solutions.
Dr. Femi Oloye
Dr. Mohsen Asadi
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- persistent organic pollutants
- aquatic environments
- bioaccumulation
- contaminant fate and transport
- ecotoxicology
- emerging pollutants
- environmental monitoring
- toxicity assessment
- polution
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