Emerging PFAS: Environmental Fate, Health Risks, and Innovative Remediation Approaches
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biotechnology; environmental microbiology; emerging contaminants; PFAS; lignin bioconversion; bioremediation; synthetic biology; environmental engineering; molecular biology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of emerging contaminants receiving global attention due to their extreme persistence, bioaccumulation potential, and adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. Despite regulatory actions targeting long-chain PFAS, knowledge gaps remain regarding the fate, behavior, and remediation of short-chain and novel PFAS compounds.
This Special Issue focuses on the environmental distribution, toxicological impacts, detection, and remediation of emerging PFAS. It aims to highlight scientific advances in understanding PFAS transport, bioaccumulation, and ecological and human health risks, alongside engineering innovations for their removal or degradation.
We welcome original research and reviews covering:
- Fate, transport, and environmental behavior of PFAS (including short-chain and ultra-short-chain compounds)
- Toxicity mechanisms and health risk assessment of PFAS
- Advanced analytical and monitoring techniques for PFAS detection
- Physical, chemical, and biological treatment technologies
- Hybrid and treatment train approaches
- Bioremediation, phytoremediation, and microbial degradation strategies
- Synthetic biology and enzyme engineering for PFAS degradation
- Case studies on real-world PFAS contamination and remediation
This Special Issue aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, engineers, and policymakers to share insights and develop sustainable solutions for PFAS pollution control.
Prof. Dr. Daochen Zhu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- PFAS
- environmental fate
- bioaccumulation
- health risk assessment
- analytical methods
- advanced oxidation
- bioremediation
- phytoremediation
- enzyme engineering
- defluorination
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