New Contaminants in the Water Environment

Emerging contaminants (ECs)—microplastics, pharmaceutical residues, pesticides, heavy metals, surfactants, industrial chemicals, and organic pollutants—have become a focus of scientific inquiry because they are now detected virtually everywhere in aquatic systems and may threaten living organisms. Although state-of-the-art analytical techniques have widened global monitoring of these substances in various water matrices, more consolidated information is still required on their prevalence, relevant regulations, treatment options and potential health implications.

In this volume, we aim to collect contributions that will further characterize this issue by addressing: (i) the current regulatory frameworks in different countries; (ii) available analytical methodologies; (iii) the assessment of concentrations in water and, where relevant, in other environmental matrices; and (iv) the potential effects on organisms across food webs.

Prof. Dr. Roberta Bettinetti
Dr. Ginevra Boldrocchi
Guest Editors

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