Navigating the Challenges of Emerging Contaminants to Protect Human and Ecological Health

Abstract

Emerging contaminants are defined as chemicals that are not currently (or have only recently been) regulated and about which there are concerns regarding their impact on human or ecological health. Such contaminants are widely detected in air, water, soil, sediment, and biotic environments. It is against this backdrop of urgency that we have curated this special issue titled “Emerging Contaminants Control: Science and Technology,” with the goal of uniting the latest scientific insights and pioneering strategies to address this global concern. This special issue embarks on a comprehensive examination of the emerging contaminants dilemma, covering aspects such as risk assessment, remediation technologies, environmental surveying, and the broader implications for policy. Through a collection of articles, we probe deep into the core of this issue, showcasing studies that range from appraising environmental risks to forging new methods for treatment and scrutinizing the occurrence of contaminants across different environmental settings.

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