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View article: Multidimensional tolerance landscapes reveal antibiotic-environment interactions affecting population dynamics of wastewater bacteria
Multidimensional tolerance landscapes reveal antibiotic-environment interactions affecting population dynamics of wastewater bacteria Open
City sewers harbor diverse bacterial communities that are continuously exposed to a myriad of antibiotic residues resulting from human consumption and excretion. Despite their sub-inhibitory concentrations in sewage, these pharmaceutical r…
View article: Do coastal bacterioplankton communities hold the molecular key to the rapid biodegradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) from shipping scrubber effluent?
Do coastal bacterioplankton communities hold the molecular key to the rapid biodegradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) from shipping scrubber effluent? Open
Shipping scrubber effluents, containing a cocktail of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), show undisputed effects at single-species experiments while PAHs fate in the marine environment after effluent discharge is still investigated. …
View article: A Multifactorial Prioritization Strategy for Micropollutants in Wastewater: Enhancing Indicator Selection for Effective Monitoring and Risk Management
A Multifactorial Prioritization Strategy for Micropollutants in Wastewater: Enhancing Indicator Selection for Effective Monitoring and Risk Management Open
View article: Applying quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models to extend the mixture toxicity prediction of scrubber water
Applying quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models to extend the mixture toxicity prediction of scrubber water Open
Marine organisms are constantly exposed to complex chemical mixtures from natural and anthropogenic sources. One source that has raised concerns is the discharge water from ships equipped with exhaust gas cleaning systems, commonly known a…
View article: Identification of emerging contaminants in greywater emitted from ships by a comprehensive LC-HRMS target and suspect screening approach
Identification of emerging contaminants in greywater emitted from ships by a comprehensive LC-HRMS target and suspect screening approach Open
The increase in maritime traffic has led to substantial greywater discharges into the marine environment. Greywater, originating from sinks, showers, kitchen, and laundry facilities, contains a wide array of chemical contaminants influence…
View article: Comparison of Oxytetracycline and Sulfamethazine Effects Over Root Elongation in Selected Wild and Crop Plants Commonly Present in the Mediterranean Cropland and Pasture Scenarios
Comparison of Oxytetracycline and Sulfamethazine Effects Over Root Elongation in Selected Wild and Crop Plants Commonly Present in the Mediterranean Cropland and Pasture Scenarios Open
View article: Non-targeted (ultra-)high-resolution mass spectrometry of dissolved organic matter to predict the formation of disinfection byproducts
Non-targeted (ultra-)high-resolution mass spectrometry of dissolved organic matter to predict the formation of disinfection byproducts Open
Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is a complex mixture of organic compounds, which is of significant relevance in the context of drinking water treatment. This importance stems from its well-established role as the primary precursor of potent…
View article: Drought effects on the occurrence of emerging contaminants in an alluvial aquifer: Implications for groundwater resources management.
Drought effects on the occurrence of emerging contaminants in an alluvial aquifer: Implications for groundwater resources management. Open
Human activities, such as agriculture and reclaimed water discharges, are the main sources of pharmaceuticals (PhACs) and emerging contaminants (ECs) in groundwater. Their occurrence is expected to be linked to the hydrogeological dynamics…
View article: Marine Microbiota Responses to Shipping Scrubber Effluent Assessed at Community Structure and Function Endpoints
Marine Microbiota Responses to Shipping Scrubber Effluent Assessed at Community Structure and Function Endpoints Open
The use of novel high-throughput sequencing (HTS) technologies to examine the responses of natural multidomain microbial communities to scrubber effluent discharges to the marine environment is still limited. Thus, we applied metabarcoding…
View article: Rapid and sensitive method for the simultaneous determination of PAHs and alkyl-PAHs in scrubber water using HS-SPME-GC–MS/MS
Rapid and sensitive method for the simultaneous determination of PAHs and alkyl-PAHs in scrubber water using HS-SPME-GC–MS/MS Open
View article: Characterization of scrubber water discharges from ships using comprehensive suspect screening strategies based on GC-APCI-HRMS
Characterization of scrubber water discharges from ships using comprehensive suspect screening strategies based on GC-APCI-HRMS Open
View article: Corrigendum to “Impacts of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) discharge waters on planktonic biological indicators”
Corrigendum to “Impacts of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) discharge waters on planktonic biological indicators” Open
View article: Impacts of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) discharge waters on planktonic biological indicators
Impacts of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) discharge waters on planktonic biological indicators Open
View article: Graphene oxide addition to anaerobic digestion of waste activated sludge: Impact on methane production and removal of emerging contaminants
Graphene oxide addition to anaerobic digestion of waste activated sludge: Impact on methane production and removal of emerging contaminants Open
View article: Characterization of Scrubber Water Discharges from Ships Using Comprehensive Suspect Screening Strategies Based on GC-APCI-HRMS
Characterization of Scrubber Water Discharges from Ships Using Comprehensive Suspect Screening Strategies Based on GC-APCI-HRMS Open
View article: Anaerobic treatment of swine manure under mesophilic and thermophilic temperatures: Fate of veterinary drugs and resistance genes
Anaerobic treatment of swine manure under mesophilic and thermophilic temperatures: Fate of veterinary drugs and resistance genes Open
View article: Groundwater antibiotic pollution and its relationship with dissolved organic matter: Identification and environmental implications
Groundwater antibiotic pollution and its relationship with dissolved organic matter: Identification and environmental implications Open
The occurrence of veterinary antibiotics and hydro-chemical parameters in eleven natural springs in a livestock production area is evaluated, jointly with the characterization of their DOM fingerprint by Orbitrap HRMS. Tetracycline and sul…
View article: Identification of organic contaminants in vinasse and in soil and groundwater from fertigated sugarcane crop areas using target and suspect screening strategies
Identification of organic contaminants in vinasse and in soil and groundwater from fertigated sugarcane crop areas using target and suspect screening strategies Open
View article: Extended suspect screening to identify contaminants of emerging concern in riverine and coastal ecosystems and assessment of environmental risks
Extended suspect screening to identify contaminants of emerging concern in riverine and coastal ecosystems and assessment of environmental risks Open
View article: Pressurized Liquid Extraction (PLE) and QuEChERS evaluation for the analysis of antibiotics in agricultural soils
Pressurized Liquid Extraction (PLE) and QuEChERS evaluation for the analysis of antibiotics in agricultural soils Open
View article: Veterinary pharmaceuticals and antibiotics in manure and slurry and their fate in amended agricultural soils: Findings from an experimental field site (Baix Empordà, NE Catalonia)
Veterinary pharmaceuticals and antibiotics in manure and slurry and their fate in amended agricultural soils: Findings from an experimental field site (Baix Empordà, NE Catalonia) Open
The fate and transport of 34 veterinary pharmaceuticals (PhACs) is investigated in swine slurry and dairy cattle manure-amended agricultural soils, from an experimental field site, by using both analytical and modelled data. Potential diff…
View article: Critical review: Grand challenges in assessing the adverse effects of contaminants of emerging concern on aquatic food webs
Critical review: Grand challenges in assessing the adverse effects of contaminants of emerging concern on aquatic food webs Open
Much progress has been made in the past few decades in understanding the sources, transport, fate, and biological effects of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in aquatic ecosystems. Despite these advancements, significant obstacles s…
View article: Removal of micropollutants and nutrients in household wastewater using organic and inorganic sorbents
Removal of micropollutants and nutrients in household wastewater using organic and inorganic sorbents Open
View article: Towards the understanding of antibiotic occurrence and transport in groundwater: Findings from the Baix Fluvià alluvial aquifer (NE Catalonia, Spain)
Towards the understanding of antibiotic occurrence and transport in groundwater: Findings from the Baix Fluvià alluvial aquifer (NE Catalonia, Spain) Open
Antibiotics are an increasing focus of interest due to their high detection frequency in the environment. However, their presence in water bodies is not regulated by environmental policies. This field study investigates, for the first time…
View article: Impact of on-site, small and large scale wastewater treatment facilities on levels and fate of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, artificial sweeteners, pesticides, and perfluoroalkyl substances in recipient waters
Impact of on-site, small and large scale wastewater treatment facilities on levels and fate of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, artificial sweeteners, pesticides, and perfluoroalkyl substances in recipient waters Open
View article: Non-target screening and prioritization of potentially persistent, bioaccumulating and toxic domestic wastewater contaminants and their removal in on-site and large-scale sewage treatment plants
Non-target screening and prioritization of potentially persistent, bioaccumulating and toxic domestic wastewater contaminants and their removal in on-site and large-scale sewage treatment plants Open
View article: Licit and Illicit Drugs in Urban Wastewater in Cyprus
Licit and Illicit Drugs in Urban Wastewater in Cyprus Open
Two multi‐residue methods based on off‐line solid phase extraction followed by LC‐MS/MS have been applied in samples collected from three sewage treatment plants for the identification and quantification of licit and illicit drugs. The occ…