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{"title":"Urinary exposure level of emerging chemicals in Chinese pregnant women and their associations with oxidative stress","authors":"Henglin Zhang ,&nbsp;Yuxian Liu ,&nbsp;Yanan Zhao ,&nbsp;Jiye Zhang ,&nbsp;Luhan Yang ,&nbsp;Guanglan Zhang ,&nbsp;Yanpeng Cai ,&nbsp;Lan Yang ,&nbsp;Jianya Xi ,&nbsp;Ziliang Wang ,&nbsp;Hong Liang ,&nbsp;Maohua Miao ,&nbsp;Tao Zhang ,&nbsp;Jingchuan Xue","doi":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100502","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100502","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Emerging chemicals (ECs), including parabens, bisphenols, bisphenol diglycidyl ethers, N,N′-substituted p-phenylenediamines, and benzotriazoles/benzothiazoles (BTH/BTRs), are widely used in industrial and consumer products. This study aimed to determine the urinary concentrations of 33 ECs and three oxidative stress biomarkers in pregnant women from a large birth cohort in Jiashan, China. Among the detected compounds, methyl paraben (MeP), bisphenol A (BPA), bisphenol A bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl) glycidyl ether (BADGE·2H₂O), N-isopropyl-N′-phenyl-1,4-phenylenediamine quinone (IPPDQ), and 1H-benzotriazole (1-H-BTR) were the most prevalent, with median concentrations ranging from 0.51 to 9.02 ng/mL. Notably, BTH/BTRs exhibited the highest exposure levels, approximately 4–16 times greater than those of other ECs. Most ECs showed elevated concentrations in pregnant women who were exposed to secondhand smoke prior to pregnancy. After model analysis, we found that mixtures of ECs were positively associated with both 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) and 15(R)-prostaglandin F_2α (15-PGF_2α), while a negative trend was observed between ECs and 8-iso-prostaglandin F_2α (8-PGF_2α). Specifically, urinary benzyl paraben (BzP), BPA, bisphenol S (BPS), N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-1,4-phenylenediamine quinone (6PPDQ), IPPDQ, 2(3H)-benzothiazole (2-OH-BTH), and 2-methylthio-benzothiazole (2-Me-S-BTH) or 1-H-BTR were significantly (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05) associated with 8-OHdG. MeP, 6PPDQ, and 2-Me-S-BTH were linked to 15-PGF_2α, while only bisphenol A (2,3-dihydroxypropyl) glycidyl ether (BADGE·H₂O) showed a significant positive association with 8-PGF_2α. This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of the exposure characteristics of ECs and their associations with oxidative stress biomarkers in pregnant women, offering new insights into the health risks associated with ECs exposure during critical periods of pregnancy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11539,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Contaminants","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100502"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unravelling the ecological ramifications of biodegradable microplastics in soil environment: A systematic review","authors":"U. Umasankar ,&nbsp;P.C. Sabumon","doi":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100504","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100504","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Plastic pollution, especially microplastics (MPs), poses significant environmental challenges, with biodegradable plastics (BPs) often presented as sustainable alternatives. However, incomplete degradation of BPs in soil environment leads to the creation of biodegradable microplastics (BMPs), whose impacts remain inadequately understood. This systematic review synthesizes findings from 85 publications to assess the effects of BMPs on soil ecosystems, encompassing physical, chemical, and biological properties. BMPs influence soil texture, porosity, nutrient cycling, microbial diversity, and plant growth, with varying impacts depending on polymer type, concentration, and soil conditions. While BMPs can enhance soil organic matter and microbial activity at low concentrations, higher concentrations often alter nutrient availability and soil stability. Soil biota shows differential responses to BMPs, with potential implications for nutrient cycling and soil ecosystem functioning. Contradictory research findings underscore the need for long-term, field-based studies under varied environmental conditions. The insights from this review contribute to a deeper understanding of the ecological ramifications of BMPs in soil ecosystems, highlighting critical research gaps, advocating for multidisciplinary approaches to comprehensively evaluate impacts of BMPs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11539,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Contaminants","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100504"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of antibiotics and heavy metals on ARGs in Danjiangkou Reservoir","authors":"Jing Li ,&nbsp;Xuanzi Guo ,&nbsp;Xingxing Long ,&nbsp;Jiangyan Wu ,&nbsp;Weijia Zhang ,&nbsp;Yanrong Zhu ,&nbsp;Chunhui Xi ,&nbsp;Yao Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100453","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100453","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have attracted more and more attention due to their potential exposure hazards. The Danjiangkou Reservoir (DJKR) is the source of water for the Middle Route Project under the South-to-North Water Transfer Scheme in China. To clarify the distribution of ARGs and their influencing factors in DJKR (including Danjiang Reservoir (DR) and Hanjiang River Reservoir (HR)), we used metagenomic analysis to investigate the ARGs. The results showed that the most abundant bacteria of both parts were Proteobacteteria. Antibiotic efflux (58.2 %) and alteration of antibiotic targets (69.4 %) were the main mechanisms in DR and HR. The composition of ARG species was similar in the two parts, but the number of ARG isoforms in HR was significantly higher than that in DR. ARG Intl1 was detected in both DR and HR. Network analysis showed a significant correlation between mobile genetic elements (MGEs) and ARGs. Heavy metals also showed a significant correlation with ARGs. Interestingly, the relationship between heavy metals and ARGs were more significant than that between antibiotics and ARGs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11539,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Contaminants","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100453"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Spatiotemporal distribution and environmental risk assessment of 6PPDQ in the Schuylkill River","authors":"Kavya Somepalli,&nbsp;Gangadhar Andaluri","doi":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100501","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100501","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tire wear particles (TWPs) and associated contaminants, including microplastics, benzothiazoles, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD), its byproduct 6PPD-Quinone (6PPDQ), and heavy metals, are emerging pollutants in aquatic ecosystems. 6PPD, a commonly used tire antioxidant, reacts with ozone to form 6PPDQ, a toxic compound linked to acute mortality in aquatic species, such as Coho salmon. Despite its known impact, data on 6PPDQ in northeastern U.S. freshwater systems, including the Schuylkill River, remain limited. This study examined the spatiotemporal distribution of 6PPDQ in the Schuylkill River and assessed its environmental risks. It also identified key contamination sources and seasonal trends. We analyzed 6PPDQ concentrations at 16 locations across different seasons using the EPA 1634 Draft Method. Their relationship with traffic volume, population density, and tire-related industrial proximity was evaluated. Concentrations ranged from non-detectable to 17.95ng/L, with urban regions exhibiting higher levels. A moderate positive correlation (r=0.416) between 6PPDQ concentrations and Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) suggests traffic as a significant source. Population density and industrial proximity also contributed to contamination. Based on the EPA freshwater screening value (11ng/L), two sites posed high risks, while 88% were at medium risk. Risk levels peaked in October, when increased precipitation and reduced flow exacerbated contamination. These findings highlight the seasonal intensification of 6PPDQ pollution, emphasizing the need for stormwater management and long-term monitoring to mitigate risks and assess seasonal dynamics in freshwater systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11539,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Contaminants","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100501"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143685294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Human urinary occurrence of dithiocarbamate vulcanization accelerators and their exposure estimation","authors":"Zhenling Fu ,&nbsp;Hangbiao Jin ,&nbsp;Ruyue Guo ,&nbsp;Weili Mao","doi":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100499","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100499","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Dithiocarbamate vulcanization accelerators (DVAs) are widely used in rubber manufacturing, yet their potential human exposure and associated health risks remain poorly understood. Previous studies have identified DVAs in various environmental matrices, such as dust and sediments, but their occurrence in human biological samples has not been investigated. This study aims to fill this critical research gap by conducting the first comprehensive biomonitoring assessment of DVAs in human urine, providing direct evidence of human exposure. A total of 263 urine samples were collected from Chinese adults and analyzed for eight DVAs. Seven out of eight target compounds were detected, with detection frequencies ranging from 14 % to 94 %. Zinc diethyldithiocarbamate (ZDEC) was the predominant compound, with a mean concentration of 1.6 ng/mL (range: &lt;LOD–12 ng/mL). Notably, males exhibited significantly higher urinary levels of ZDEC (1.7 ± 0.28 ng/mL vs. 1.3 ± 0.33 ng/mL; <em>p</em> = 0.021) and zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate (ZDBC; 0.78 ± 0.18 ng/mL vs. 0.50 ± 0.10 ng/mL; <em>p</em> = 0.017) compared to females, while urinary concentrations of ZDEC and zinc dibenzyldithiocarbamate (ZBEC) were inversely correlated with age. Daily exposure (DE) estimation revealed that ZDEC had the highest mean DE value at 48 ng/kg bw/day, followed by ZEPC (29 ng/kg bw/day) and ZDBC (21 ng/kg bw/day). These findings provide essential insights into human exposure patterns to DVAs, offering a scientific basis for future risk assessment and regulatory considerations. Given the widespread detection of these compounds and their potential toxicity, further research is warranted to elucidate their health implications and major exposure pathways.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11539,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Contaminants","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100499"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143644579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"N-nitrosamines in karst groundwaters in southwestern China: Risks and implications for drinking water safety","authors":"Xiongwei Gu ,&nbsp;Liwei Xu ,&nbsp;Xin Huang ,&nbsp;Yingjie Chen ,&nbsp;Yan Li ,&nbsp;Yuanyu Shan ,&nbsp;Xiaoyu Yan ,&nbsp;Zhaojue Liu ,&nbsp;Honghu Zeng ,&nbsp;Wenwen Chen ,&nbsp;Huanfang Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100497","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100497","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Groundwater is a vital drinking water source for populations in remote karst regions. However, the highly developed karst tube systems facilitate the infiltration of surface wastewater containing <em>N</em>-nitrosamines, raising concerns about groundwater safety. To assess the safety of groundwater and identify which types are safer for consumption, this study investigated <em>N</em>-nitrosamines in various groundwater types, including ground river, karst cavern, well, and mountain spring waters, in Guangxi, a typical karst region in southwestern China. The total concentrations of eight <em>N</em>-nitrosamines in groundwater ranged from 5.1 to 70.3 ng/L, with <em>N</em>-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), <em>N</em>-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), and <em>N</em>-nitrosopyrrolidine (NPYR) being the dominant species. Ground river water exhibited significantly higher <em>N</em>-nitrosamine concentrations than karst cavern, well, and mountain spring waters. Significant correlations between <em>N</em>-nitrosamines and dissolved inorganic nitrogen suggested their co-emissions from domestic wastewater and the secondary formation potential of <em>N</em>-nitrosamines in groundwater. Redundancy analysis further identified domestic and swine wastewater as the primary sources. Ground river and mountain spring waters posed the highest risks among the four groundwater types, with 30 % and 20 % of sites, respectively, exceeding acceptable cancer risk thresholds. These findings underscore the importance of thorough water treatment before groundwater is used for drinking. Strict livestock farming and domestic wastewater discharge regulations are essential to mitigate contamination risks, particularly in karst areas.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11539,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Contaminants","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100497"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143696010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Occurrence and risk assessment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in water, sediment, soil, and moss: An environmental media study in Caohai, China","authors":"Luolin Bao ,&nbsp;Chan Xu ,&nbsp;Chan Zhang ,&nbsp;Fenglian Zeng ,&nbsp;Bangnian Xu ,&nbsp;Chaoxuan Liao ,&nbsp;Hongbo Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100489","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100489","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, also known as \"forever chemicals\", are ubiquitous in the environment and harm human health. Developing safer, eco-friendly alternatives is vital, but new compounds may cause new issues. Enhanced monitoring and risk assessment are essential. In this study, the detection of PFASs in environmental media, including lake surface water, bottom sediment, soil, and bryophytes, was accomplished by instrumentation in the Caohai region. Subsequently, their distribution characteristics and ecological risks were scientifically analyzed and evaluated. The results showed that new and traditional PFASs were widely found in Caohai, a non-industrial area, and showed obvious short-chain and new PFAS substitution effects. The total concentrations of PFASs (ΣPFASs) in surface water and sediment were measured at 39.55–67.64 ng/L and 2.36–11.55 ng/g dry weight (dw), respectively. The concentrations of ΣPFASs in soil and moss ranged from 0.39 to 1.31 ng/g dw and from 8.90 to 18.07 ng/g dw, respectively. Notably, PFBA and F-53B emerged as the most prevalent PFAS compounds in this region. The calculated risk quotients (RQs) for PFASs are less than 0.01, indicating no significant environmental risk. However, the long-term cumulative risk cannot be ignored, and the ecological protection of Caohai still needs to be paid attention to. The results of this study can help understand the pollution level of PFASs in the wetland water system in plateau areas and provide data references for environmental control such as PFASs pollution protection and ecological management in Caohai.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11539,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Contaminants","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100489"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143594047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pharmaceuticals and personal care products in soil: Sources, impacts and myco-remediation strategies","authors":"Moharana Choudhury ,&nbsp;Manab Deb Adhikari ,&nbsp;Sangita Agarwal ,&nbsp;Palas Samanta ,&nbsp;Anu Sharma ,&nbsp;Debajyoti Kundu ,&nbsp;Sunil Kumar","doi":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100488","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100488","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bioremediation is an effective and sustainable method for removing xenobiotic pollutants from the environment, utilizing microorganisms and plants to metabolize harmful chemicals into harmless compounds like CO₂ and water. Among various bioremediation strategies, mycoremediation stands out due to the unique enzymatic capabilities and metabolic diversity of fungi, enabling them to degrade persistent and toxic pollutants under harsh environmental conditions. This review specifically addresses the application of mycoremediation to emerging contaminants pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) which pose significant environmental challenges due to their persistence, bioaccumulation potential, and ecotoxicity.</div><div>This article provides a comprehensive overview of fungal-based strategies for PPCP remediation, documenting the fate, distribution, and impacts of these contaminants in soil. It highlights the enzymatic mechanisms and fungal species involved in PPCP degradation, with an emphasis on their ecological resilience and pollutant-specific adaptability. Additionally, the review explores under-discussed factors influencing fungal efficacy, such as pH, temperature, and contaminant concentration, alongside innovative advancements like myco-nanotechnology and enzyme engineering that enhance remediation efficiency.</div><div>By integrating these aspects with policy perspectives and sustainable development goals, this review contributes novel insights into the potential of mycoremediation as a cutting-edge approach for mitigating PPCP contamination. It underscores the role of fungi in advancing circular economy principles and offers a foundation for future research and practical applications in environmental management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11539,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Contaminants","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100488"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143610746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Organophosphate ester contamination in long-term plasticulture soils: Co-occurrence of tri/di-OPEs, influence factors, source Attribution, and environmental risks","authors":"Yangyang Liu ,&nbsp;Yuting Ren ,&nbsp;Huijie Dang ,&nbsp;Mengfei Liu ,&nbsp;Ke Hu ,&nbsp;Ang Zhao ,&nbsp;Wei Liu ,&nbsp;Yuxia Yang ,&nbsp;Chao Wei ,&nbsp;Jianzhong Xu ,&nbsp;Mei Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100487","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100487","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study focused on the pollution characteristics, influencing factors, and source apportionment of organophosphate triesters (tri-OPEs) and diesters (di-OPEs) in the plastic greenhouses soils with cultivation periods ranging from 6 to 32 years. The concentrations of Σ₁₃tri-OPEs and Σ₅di-OPEs in soil samples ranged from 39.60 to 730.52 ng/g dw and 2.25–6.94 ng/g dw, respectively. Tris (chloroethyl) phosphate was the predominant tri-OPE, while dibutyl phosphate was the most abundant di-OPE. The levels of OPEs pollution increased with the age of mulch film, highlighting the impact of the duration of mulch film usage on OPE accumulation. The type of fertilizer significantly impacted OPE levels. Soil samples treated with compound fertilizers showed the highest concentration of tri-OPEs, reaching up to 205.32 ng/g dry weight. In contrast, the highest concentration of di-OPEs was found in soil samples treated with water-soluble fertilizers, with a peak of 3.89 ng/g dry weight. Total organic carbon, pH, total nitrogen, and total phosphorus had minimal effect on OPEs levels. According to the Positive Matrix Factorization Model, the primary sources of OPEs included the use of pesticides, food packaging materials, and small-scale machinery (48.39 %), water and reclaimed water irrigation (17.68 %), the utilization of agricultural films (17.39 %), and atmospheric deposition and degradation processes (16.54 %). Compared to the moderate risks associated with compounds such as tri-2-ethyl phosphate, 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate, and tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate, tris(chloroethyl) phosphate exhibited a higher risk level in soil samples. This study offers insights into the potential risks linked to OPE contamination in agricultural soils.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11539,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Contaminants","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100487"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143549156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A review on the combined toxicological effects of microplastics and their attached pollutants","authors":"Mengzhen Li ,&nbsp;Wenhao Ma ,&nbsp;James Kar Hei Fang ,&nbsp;Jiezhang Mo ,&nbsp;Lei Li ,&nbsp;Min Pan ,&nbsp;Rong Li ,&nbsp;Xiaoyun Zeng ,&nbsp;Keng Po Lai","doi":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100486","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.emcon.2025.100486","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As an emerging environmental pollutant, microplastics (MPs) can adsorb various contaminants, including heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants (POPs). This ability stems from their small size and high specific surface area. Once adsorbed, the adherents can act in combination with MPs to produce synergistic toxic effects when they enter organisms through MPs, exacerbating their toxicity when introduced into organisms. This review examines the toxicological effects of the combination of different MPs and environmental pollutants on terrestrial and marine invertebrates, vertebrates, and microorganisms. In conclusion, the combined toxicological effects of MPs and their attachment to organisms are complex and multilayered. Existing studies have identified certain underlying mechanisms, underscoring the need for societies and governments to account for the combined toxic effects of MPs and their associated pollutants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11539,"journal":{"name":"Emerging Contaminants","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100486"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143534465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}