Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Hazards and Challenges

Dear Colleagues,

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are a group of chemical substances that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food chain, and have toxic effects on human health and the environment. Despite international efforts to eliminate or restrict the use of POPs, they continue to pose significant challenges due to their long-range transport, persistence, and ability to bioaccumulate. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest research on POPs, including their sources, fate in the environment, human health impacts, and strategies for their management and mitigation.

This Special Issue invites original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and perspectives that explore the application, impact, and challenges of POPs. Contributions are invited on topics including but not limited to the following:

• Sources and Pathways of POPs in the Environment
• Environmental Fate and Transport of POPs
• Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification of POPs
• Human Health Impacts of POPs
• Ecological Risks of POPs
• Detection and Monitoring Technologies for POPs
• Mitigation Strategies for POPs
• Economic and Social Impacts of POPs Regulations
• Emerging POPs and Future Trends
• Case Studies on POPs Management and Mitigation

Dr. Yiting Luo
Dr. Rongkui Su
Dr. Xiancheng Ma
Guest Editors

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