Emerging Contaminants in Water Environments: Occurrence, Analysis and Ecotoxicity
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Quality and Contamination".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: emerging contaminant; estuary; ecological risk assessment; ecotoxicity; oceanography; pharmaceuticals and personal care products; endocrine-disrupting chemicals; pesticides
Interests: geochemistry; ecological engineering; environmental engineering; ecology; pesticide; perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; stable isotope
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue "Emerging Contaminants in Water Environments: Occurrence, Analysis and Ecotoxicity" aims to concentrate on research related to the spatial–temporal distribution of emerging contaminants in water environments, encompassing rivers, lakes, reservoirs, estuaries, and marine settings. This Special Issue will particularly explore target analysis, suspect screening, and non-target analysis of emerging contaminants and their degradation or transformation products during migration and transformation processes within water environments.
Typical emerging contaminants of interest include phycotoxins, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and pesticides, among others. Research on the distribution of these chemicals in aquatic organisms and the ecotoxicity mechanisms exhibited on these organisms will also be a focal point.
Moreover, we welcome studies that delve into advanced measurement techniques, the utilization of modeling approaches, artificial intelligence applications, and related research in this field. The comprehensive scope of this Special Issue aims to shed light on the multifaceted aspects of emerging contaminants and their impact on water ecosystems.
The launch of this Special Issue aligns well with the aims and scope of the Water journal. It serves to enhance the journal's focus on the advancements in the field of water environments, incorporating hot topics related to water ecosystems and emerging pollutants. Ultimately, it aims to offer readers the most up-to-date insights within this domain, addressing pressing scientific questions at the forefront of research.
Dr. Chong Chen
Prof. Dr. Limin Ma
Dr. Jing Hu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- spatial–temporal distribution
- target analysis
- suspect screening
- non-target analysis
- environmental impact
- ecological risk
- ecotoxicology mechanism
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