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View article: Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Tomatoes Grown in Sludge-Amended Peat: Uptake, Translocation and Risk Assessment
Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Tomatoes Grown in Sludge-Amended Peat: Uptake, Translocation and Risk Assessment Open
Although sewage sludge in agriculture can promote circular economy goals, concerns remain about the transfer of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) into crops and soils. This study evaluated the uptake and risk of 27 CECs in tomatoes c…
View article: Uptake of emerging contaminants in tomato plants: a field study on treated wastewater reuse
Uptake of emerging contaminants in tomato plants: a field study on treated wastewater reuse Open
Reusing treated wastewater (TWW) for agricultural irrigation offers a sustainable option to reduce water scarcity; however, it also raises concerns about potential contamination of the food chain. This study evaluated the uptake and transl…
View article: Wastewater analysis as a global toxicovigilance tool for the monitoring of new psychoactive substances
Wastewater analysis as a global toxicovigilance tool for the monitoring of new psychoactive substances Open
New psychoactive substances are a group of synthetic or naturally occurring drugs that mimic the effects of controlled illicit drugs. With limited information around potency, effects and health risks, there is international concern around …
View article: Sorption of products of radiolysis of superplasticizers on hardened cement paste
Sorption of products of radiolysis of superplasticizers on hardened cement paste Open
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) has been identified as a radiolytical degradation product of polycarboxylate ether (PCE) superplasticizers, which are used to improve the workability of cement, including in the facilities and structures for dispo…
View article: The Uptake and Translocation of Lead, Chromium, Cadmium, and Zinc by Tomato Plants Grown in Nutrient and Contaminated Nutrient Solutions: Implications for Food Safety
The Uptake and Translocation of Lead, Chromium, Cadmium, and Zinc by Tomato Plants Grown in Nutrient and Contaminated Nutrient Solutions: Implications for Food Safety Open
The uptake and translocation of Pb, Cr, Cd, and Zn in tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum L. Rally) were investigated. Tomato seedlings were grown for five weeks in pots containing 40 L of Hoagland nutrient solution (pH 7) or contaminated …
View article: Psychoactive pharmaceuticals: Consumption trends, removal during wastewater treatment and occurrence in receiving waters with associated environmental risks
Psychoactive pharmaceuticals: Consumption trends, removal during wastewater treatment and occurrence in receiving waters with associated environmental risks Open
View article: Influence of contaminants of emerging concern on the primary and secondary metabolites of hydroponically grown tomatoes
Influence of contaminants of emerging concern on the primary and secondary metabolites of hydroponically grown tomatoes Open
The practical application of treated wastewater for irrigation depends not only on its safety but also on its potential impact on crop quality. This study investigated the effects of 14 contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) on the metabo…
View article: Spatiotemporal trends of new psychoactive substances in Slovenia through influent wastewater analysis
Spatiotemporal trends of new psychoactive substances in Slovenia through influent wastewater analysis Open
View article: Nutritional composition of farmed insects: impact of species, developmental stage, and sex
Nutritional composition of farmed insects: impact of species, developmental stage, and sex Open
In this study, seven insect species, Schistocerca gregaria (desert locust), Locusta migratoria (migratory locust), Tenebrio molitor (yellow mealworm), Acheta domesticus (house cricket), Gryllus assimilis (Jamaican field cricket), Alphitobi…
View article: Bridging the gap between research and decision making: A European survey to enhance cooperation in wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) for illicit drugs
Bridging the gap between research and decision making: A European survey to enhance cooperation in wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) for illicit drugs Open
View article: Influence of Contaminants of Emerging Concern on the Primary and Secondary Metabolites of Hydroponically Grown Tomatoes
Influence of Contaminants of Emerging Concern on the Primary and Secondary Metabolites of Hydroponically Grown Tomatoes Open
View article: Characterization of Farmed Edible Insect Species
Characterization of Farmed Edible Insect Species Open
View article: Quality, safety and authenticity of insect protein-based food and feed: insights from the INPROFF Project
Quality, safety and authenticity of insect protein-based food and feed: insights from the INPROFF Project Open
This paper reviews the nutritional quality and safety of edible farmed insects from the point of view of the Czech-Slovenian bilateral project: Quality, Safety and Authenticity of Insect Protein-based Food and Feed (INPROFF). Insects as a …
View article: Answer to “Comments on “Contaminants of emerging concern in urine: a review of analytical methods for determining diisocyanates, benzotriazoles, benzothiazoles, 4‑methylbenzylidene camphor, isothiazolinones, fragrances, and non‑phthalate plasticizers””
Answer to “Comments on “Contaminants of emerging concern in urine: a review of analytical methods for determining diisocyanates, benzotriazoles, benzothiazoles, 4‑methylbenzylidene camphor, isothiazolinones, fragrances, and non‑phthalate plasticizers”” Open
View article: Workflow to facilitate the detection of new psychoactive substances and drugs of abuse in influent urban wastewater
Workflow to facilitate the detection of new psychoactive substances and drugs of abuse in influent urban wastewater Open
The complexity around the dynamic markets for new psychoactive substances (NPS) forces researchers to develop and apply innovative analytical strategies to detect and identify them in influent urban wastewater. In this work a comprehensive…
View article: Influent wastewater analysis to investigate emerging trends of new psychoactive substances use in Europe
Influent wastewater analysis to investigate emerging trends of new psychoactive substances use in Europe Open
View article: Workflow to Facilitate the Detection of New Psychoactive Substances and Drugs of Abuse in Influent Urban Wastewater
Workflow to Facilitate the Detection of New Psychoactive Substances and Drugs of Abuse in Influent Urban Wastewater Open
View article: Elemental Bioaccessibility and Endogenic Nanoparticles in Farmed Insects: In Search of Quality Sustainable Food
Elemental Bioaccessibility and Endogenic Nanoparticles in Farmed Insects: In Search of Quality Sustainable Food Open
View article: The Study of the Uptake of Chromium, Zinc, Cadmium and Lead from Spiked Nutrient Solution in Tomato Plants
The Study of the Uptake of Chromium, Zinc, Cadmium and Lead from Spiked Nutrient Solution in Tomato Plants Open
The reuse of treated wastewater for irrigation can preserve freshwater resources [...]
View article: Screening for new psychoactive substances in wastewater from educational institutions
Screening for new psychoactive substances in wastewater from educational institutions Open
View article: Retrospective spatiotemporal study of antidepressants in Slovenian wastewaters
Retrospective spatiotemporal study of antidepressants in Slovenian wastewaters Open
This study utilizes wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) to evaluate spatiotemporal changes in the consumption of antidepressants before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Slovenia. Composite 24-h influent wastewater samples (n = 210) were…
View article: Contaminants of emerging concern in urine: a review of analytical methods for determining diisocyanates, benzotriazoles, benzothiazoles, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, isothiazolinones, fragrances, and non-phthalate plasticizers
Contaminants of emerging concern in urine: a review of analytical methods for determining diisocyanates, benzotriazoles, benzothiazoles, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, isothiazolinones, fragrances, and non-phthalate plasticizers Open
View article: Occurrence and sources of residues of drugs of abuse in an urban aquifer: Chemical analysis and solute transport modelling
Occurrence and sources of residues of drugs of abuse in an urban aquifer: Chemical analysis and solute transport modelling Open
This study investigated the occurrence and potential sources of residues of drugs of abuse in an urban aquifer beneath the City of Ljubljana using water analysis and a solute transport model designed to predict nitrogen distribution. Sampl…
View article: Three years of wastewater surveillance for new psychoactive substances from 16 countries
Three years of wastewater surveillance for new psychoactive substances from 16 countries Open
The proliferation of new psychoactive substances (NPS) over recent years has made their surveillance complex. The analysis of raw municipal influent wastewater can allow a broader insight into community consumption patterns of NPS. This st…
View article: Supplementary Materials: Three years of wastewater surveillance for new psychoactive substances from 16 countries
Supplementary Materials: Three years of wastewater surveillance for new psychoactive substances from 16 countries Open
Supplementary Materials
View article: Supplementary Materials: Three years of wastewater surveillance for new psychoactive substances from 16 countries
Supplementary Materials: Three years of wastewater surveillance for new psychoactive substances from 16 countries Open
Supplementary Materials
View article: Three years of wastewater surveillance for new psychoactive substances from 16 countries
Three years of wastewater surveillance for new psychoactive substances from 16 countries Open
View article: Aerobic degradation of tetramethyl bisphenol F (TMBPF) with activated sludge: Kinetics and biotransformation products
Aerobic degradation of tetramethyl bisphenol F (TMBPF) with activated sludge: Kinetics and biotransformation products Open
This study investigated the bio-degradation kinetics of tetramethyl bisphenol F (TMBPF), a non-estrogenic alternative to bisphenol A (BPA). Batch biotransformation experiments were performed whereby samples were inoculated with activated s…
View article: Contaminant uptake in wastewater irrigated tomatoes
Contaminant uptake in wastewater irrigated tomatoes Open
As population growth and climate change add to the problem of water scarcity in many regions, the argument for using treated wastewater for irrigation is becoming increasingly compelling, which makes understanding the risks associated with…
View article: Removal of residues of psychoactive substances during wastewater treatment, their occurrence in receiving river waters and environmental risk assessment
Removal of residues of psychoactive substances during wastewater treatment, their occurrence in receiving river waters and environmental risk assessment Open
Continuous consumption combined with incomplete removal during wastewater treatment means residues of psychoactive substances (licit drugs, medications of abuse and illicit drugs) are constantly introduced into the aquatic environment, whe…