Application of Mass Spectrometry in Screening and Tracing of Environmental Pollutants
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Novel Methods in Toxicology Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 49
Special Issue Editors
Interests: emerging pollutants; environmental chemistry and analysis; transformation
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Interests: new pollutants; persistent free radicals; analysis; transformation mechanism
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Interests: environmental chemistry and analysis; emerging pollutants; transformation products; high-resolution mass spectrometry; nontarget screening
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, "Application of Mass Spectrometry in Screening and Tracing of Environmental Pollutants," aims to compile the latest research advances and innovative methodologies in the analysis and tracking of environmental contaminants using mass spectrometry. It seeks to cover a broad spectrum of studies, including (but not limited to) the development and optimization of analytical methods, targeted and non-targeted screening strategies, and applications in real-world environmental monitoring. Emphasis will be placed on the precise identification and quantification of emerging and legacy pollutants, as well as investigations into their fate, transport, and transformation in various environmental compartments. We welcome contributions that utilize advanced mass spectrometry techniques—particularly high-resolution mass spectrometry—for structural elucidation, source apportionment, and tracing the origins and pathways of pollutants. We also encourage the submission of papers pertaining to method validation, quality assurance, and the application of novel data processing approaches in environmental analysis. By garnering cutting-edge research, this Special Issue hopes to enhance our understanding of pollutant distribution and behavior and support the development of more effective environmental monitoring and management strategies across the world.
Prof. Dr. Runzeng Liu
Dr. Xiaoyun Liu
Dr. Xiaoxia Feng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mass spectrometry
- emerging pollutants
- targeted screening
- source apportionment
- high-resolution mass spectrometry
- pollutant tracing
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