Emerging Organic Contaminants in Aquatic Systems: A Focus on the Source–Pathway–Receptor–Impact–Mitigation Continuum

Dear Colleagues,

Emerging organic contaminants continue to attract public and research attention due to their potential ecological and human health risks. Therefore, it is critical to understand the dissemination, behavior, fate, and health risks of emerging organic contaminants in aquatic systems. This Special Issue calls for high-quality original articles, reviews, perspectives, and opinions on recent advances on emerging organic contaminants in aquatic systems. Particular attention is paid to studies addressing one or more aspects in the source–pathway–receptor–impact–mitigation continuum.

Therefore, the current SI invites papers addressing the following aspects, among others:

• New classes of emerging organic contaminants, including PFAS;
• Novel and under-studied sources of emerging organic contaminants;
• Dissemination, behavior, and fate processes in aquatic systems;
• Theory and modeling of dissemination, behavior, fate, and health risks of emerging organic contaminants;
• Impacts of (re)-emerging infections (e.g., COVID-19, monkeypox) on emerging organic contaminants;
• Novel characterization and detection methods, including in-site techniques;
• Environmental receptors and health risks on aquatic organisms and humans;
• Health impacts at various levels of biological organization in aquatic systems; (e.g., molecular, individuals, population, community, trophic interactions, ecosystem services, and benefits);
• Novel and emerging mitigation methods, including photocatalysis, advanced oxidation processes, and nanotechnology;
• Socio-economic, cultural and policy aspects of emerging organic contaminants;
• Application of emerging tools such as genomics, data analytics, and advanced analytical methods.

Prof. Dr. Willis Gwenzi
Guest Editor

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