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Nonylphenol in agricultural soil system: sources, effects, fate, and bioremediation strategies

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Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health Pub Date : 2025-03-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100616

Qilu Cheng , Junwei Ma , Yuyi Yang , Hui Lin

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Sensors for detection and monitoring of contaminants in wastewater

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Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health Pub Date : 2025-03-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100609

Manura Weerasinghe , Keshani Jayathilaka , Meththika Vithanage

{"title":"Sensors for detection and monitoring of contaminants in wastewater","authors":"Manura Weerasinghe , Keshani Jayathilaka , Meththika Vithanage","doi":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100609","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100609","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wastewater contamination with hazardous materials poses a serious risk to the environment and public health and hence wastewater must be comprehensively monitored. Therefore, sensors have become essential instruments for identifying and measuring contaminants in wastewater. Sensors are of different types: chemical, electrochemical (nickel-based materials, carbon electrode with immobilized silver hexacyanoferrate nanoparticles), optical (cellulose membrane-based sensors, optical fluorescents), and biosensors (acetylcholinesterase, urease). Compared to the conventional electrochemical, optical and biosensors, real-time monitoring is more readily transportable, robust, affordable, and has a longer battery life. The future of wastewater monitoring is becoming more sensitive, smart, efficient, and resilient due to developments in sensor technologies and analytics, due to the involvement of real-time systems involving artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. These developments have the potential to improve the reliability and precision of contaminants detection even further, creating the path to more secure environmental procedures and successful public health protection.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52296,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article 100609"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143738167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Indoor air quality in arid areas

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Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health Pub Date : 2025-03-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100610

Konstantinos E. Kakosimos

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Atmospheric heavy metals and human health

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Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health Pub Date : 2025-02-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100607

Reza Dahmardeh Behrooz , Stylianos K. Gkaras , Dimitris G. Kaskaoutis

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Climate change exacerbates microplastic pollution: Environmental behavior and human health risks

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Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health Pub Date : 2025-02-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100608

Yang Zheng , María Dolores Hernando , Damià Barceló , Chen Wang , Hui Li

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Extreme weather events and environmental contamination under climate change: A comparative review of ten European coastal cities

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Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health Pub Date : 2025-02-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100606

Emilio Laino , Gregorio Iglesias

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Exploring the impact of microplastics in groundwater on human health: A comprehensive review 探索地下水中的微塑料对人类健康的影响：全面综述

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Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health Pub Date : 2025-02-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100605

Md Refat Jahan Rakib , Mehnaj Mohiuddin , Md Abdullah Al Masud , Mohammed Fahim Murshed , Venkatramanan Senapathi , Md Aminul Islam , Md Jakariya

{"title":"Exploring the impact of microplastics in groundwater on human health: A comprehensive review","authors":"Md Refat Jahan Rakib , Mehnaj Mohiuddin , Md Abdullah Al Masud , Mohammed Fahim Murshed , Venkatramanan Senapathi , Md Aminul Islam , Md Jakariya","doi":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100605","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100605","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing presence of microplastics (MP) in drinking water worldwide has highlighted its potential adverse health effects and the need to summarize existing data to assess knowledge gaps. In this review, thirteen studies on microplastics in groundwater were methodically analyzed. Concentrations ranging from 0.1 to 6832 particles per microliter were found, mainly in open and drilled wells, containing the common polymers PVC, PET, PE, PA and PS. Most studies focus on Europe and North America, suggesting a geographical bias. This report calls for further research in underrepresented regions such as Asia, Africa and South America and highlights the need for standardized sampling methods. It suggests expanding research to better understand MP pollution levels, sources and public health impacts, particularly in groundwater near urban and industrial areas. Improvements in ecological assessment models are also advocated to improve understanding of MPs impacts of MP on ecosystems and groundwater quality to support the development of effective management strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52296,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 100605"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143579336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Chronic exposure to phthalates in drinking water: The implications on public health

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Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health Pub Date : 2025-02-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100602

Lan Wang , Tao Yuan , Yee Chu Kwa, Mui-Choo Jong

{"title":"Chronic exposure to phthalates in drinking water: The implications on public health","authors":"Lan Wang , Tao Yuan , Yee Chu Kwa, Mui-Choo Jong","doi":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100602","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100602","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Phthalates are the most prevalent plasticizers and are known for their endocrine-disrupting properties, hence posing significant concerns. As a vital component of daily intake, phthalate contamination in drinking water poses risks to human health, yet the concept of phthalate as lifelong exposome through drinking water remains underexplored. This review summarizes phthalates levels throughout the drinking water system, including raw water sources, drinking water treatment plants, tap water, and bottled water, highlighting instances where concentrations reaching 1438 μg/L in municipal tap water, far exceeding the World Health Organization guideline of 8 μg/L in some areas. Secondary contamination from plastic water pipes and various water filter elements contributes to the diversity of phthalates, with up to 22 phthalate types present in drinking water. We emphasized that the chronic exposure to phthalates in drinking water leads to bioaccumulation, resulting in health implications across different age groups, for instance, reproductive dysregulation, neurological disorders, and other chronic diseases such as obesity and hypertension. Utilizing the Ecological Structure Activity Relationships (ECOSAR) framework, we evaluate the acute and chronic toxicity of phthalates, revealing that phthalates toxicity aggravates with structural complexity, and chronic toxicity significantly more complicated than acute toxicity. The potential health risks caused by phthalates, particularly their cumulative chronic toxicity and lifelong exposome through contaminated drinking water, necessitate proactive and pre-emptive measures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52296,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 100602"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143570549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Regenerative resource recovery from wastewater: State-of-the-art bio-based soft technology

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Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2024.100587

Prabhakar Sharma , Simranjeet Singh , Praveen C. Ramamurthy , Joginder Singh , Jayanta Kumar Biswas

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Harnessing sustainable biochar-based composites for effective PFAS removal from wastewater

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Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100594

Abhishek Kumar , Wasim Akram Shaikh , Hakim Mudasir Maqsood , Sanjai J. Parikh , Jayanta Kumar Biswas

{"title":"Harnessing sustainable biochar-based composites for effective PFAS removal from wastewater","authors":"Abhishek Kumar , Wasim Akram Shaikh , Hakim Mudasir Maqsood , Sanjai J. Parikh , Jayanta Kumar Biswas","doi":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100594","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100594","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have garnered significant attention because of their persistence and detrimental environmental impacts, posing major challenges in wastewater treatment. Yet, traditional treatment methods fall short of providing a sustainable solution. This study argues that biochar-based composites represent the most promising innovative solution for PFAS remediation. Biochar, produced through the pyrolysis of organic materials, possesses beneficial properties such as high porosity, surface area, and surface functionality, making it highly effective in removing various environmental pollutants. Recent advancements in biochar technology, such as incorporating materials like metal oxides, nanoparticles, metal–organic frameworks, and functionalized polymers, have only increased its efficacy. This article explores the latest developments in biochar-based PFAS removal, including adsorption mechanisms, while critically addressing the current limitations. The findings indicate that biochar-based composites offer a scalable, practical, and effective approach to mitigating PFAS contamination, and should be prioritized over conventional treatment methods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52296,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 100594"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143096874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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