Bioaccumulation and Toxicokinetics of Organic and Inorganic Compounds in Aquatic and Soil Organisms

Dear Colleagues,

The presence of toxic compounds in the environment is a major cause of concern. Toxic compounds can be organic and inorganic chemicals, such as pesticides, pharmaceuticals, metals, nanoparticles, microplastics and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, among others, usually used in human activities. The toxicity of these compounds is intrinsically related to their bioavailability, determining any adverse effects that may occur and potentially eventually leading to their bioaccumulation. Bioaccumulation studies are therefore a helpful tool to understand the link between exposure and bioavailability, and consequently to assess the risk imposed by such pollutants to ecosystems. Such studies include the assessment of concentrations in exposure media and organisms in the lab or in the field, and the modelling of the uptake and elimination of such compounds via toxicokinetic studies.

This Special Issue aims to publish original research papers, review/mini-review papers, short communications, and case studies covering aquatic and terrestrial bioaccumulation. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Toxicokinetic and toxicodynamic studies.
• Bioaccumulation studies of emerging contaminants in vivo and in vitro.
• In vivo and in vitro biotransformation studies.
• Biomagnification of chemicals along a trophic chain.
• Bioaccumulation monitoring studies.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Maria D. Pavlaki
Dr. Paula da Silva Tourinho
Guest Editors

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