Contaminants in Aquatic Systems: Biogeochemical Processes, Ecological Impacts
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Quality and Contamination".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 341
Special Issue Editors
Interests: environmental geochemistry; heavy metal; trace elements; aquatic chemistry; soil chemistry; biogeochemical cycles; microplastics and nanoplastics; environmetal risk assessment; source appointment; health risk assessment
Interests: remediation; mining; soil; cadmium; contamination; pollution water; air pollution; acid mine drainage; bioremediation; environment
Interests: heavy metal; PPCPs; adsorption; polymer; biochar; interface interaction; complexed wastewater
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Lakes, reservoirs, rivers, wetlands, and estuarine systems are increasingly affected by a diverse array of environmental contaminants. In addition to traditional inorganic pollutants, such as heavy metals, emerging organic contaminants like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), pharmaceuticals, and other persistant irganic pollutants (POPs) found in personal care products have raised significant concerns due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and potential ecological and human health risks. These pollutants can negatively impact water quality, biodiversity, and ecosystem services, posing a serious challenge to environmental sustainability.
This Special Issue invites original research, reviews, and case studies that explore the sources, distribution, mobility, transport, transformation, and fate of contaminants in aquatic environments. We also welcome studies focusing on the interactions between contaminants and sediments or biota, their ecological and health implications, and the development of novel analytical or modeling approaches. Contributions that investigate the dynamics of multiple stressors and redox-driven processes are encouraged.
By integrating multidisciplinary approaches, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of contaminant behavior in aquatic ecosystems and foster the development of science-based solutions for ecosystem protection and management.
Dr. Zhenjie Zhao
Prof. Dr. Zengping Ning
Dr. Chen Ling
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aquatic ecosystems
- heavy metals
- PFAS
- POPs
- emerging pollutants
- ecological risk assessment
- water quality
- redox processes
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