Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Hazards and Challenges
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Emerging Contaminants".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 27 March 2026
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Special Issue Information
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
Prof. Xiancheng Ma
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
- bioaccumulation
- biomagnification
- human health impacts
- ecological risks
- detection technologies
- mitigation strategies
- stockholm Convention
- endocrine disruption
- long-range transport
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