Contamination of soils with poly-and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has become a
challenging issue due to the adverse effects of these substances on both the environment …

Contamination of soils with persistent organic pollutants (POPs), such as organochlorine
pesticide, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, halohydrocarbon, polycyclic aromatic …

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are ubiquitous in the environment but pose
potential risks to ecosystems and human health. The soil–plant system plays an important …

Earthworms have a prominent role in supporting soil functioning and thus in providing key
services to humanity. Their beneficial role relates to effects on soil structure, carbon and …

The sorption behavior of four hydrophobic organic contaminants (HOCs)(ie, phenanthrene,
naphthalene, lindane, and 1-naphthol) by three types of polymers namely polyethylene (PE) …

Contamination of soil interstitial waters by labile heavy metals such as Cu (II), Cd (II), and Ni
(II) is of worldwide concern. Carbonaceous materials such as char and activated carbon …

Formation and Properties of Clay-Polymer Complexes provides a comprehensive account of
the reactions between clay minerals and organic polymers. The book opens with a …

Thermal and hydrothermal biochars were characterized, and adsorption of bisphenol A
(BPA), 17α-ethinyl estradiol (EE2) and phenanthrene (Phen) was determined to investigate …

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have garnered considerable scientific and
regulatory scrutiny due to their widespread distribution across environments and their …

With the fast development of nanotechnology, engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) will
inevitably be introduced into the environment. Increasing studies showed the toxicity of …