Emerging contaminants (ECs), a class of contaminants with low concentrations but
significant harm, have received a lot of attention in recent times. ECs comprises of various …

Composting is the controlled conversion of degradable organic products and wastes into
stable products with the aid of microorganisms. Composting is a long-used technology …

The increase in the proportion of microplastics in the environment has intensified the interest
in phthalate and microplastic contamination in recent years. In this study, we investigated the …

Compound contamination in soil, caused by unreasonable waste disposal, has attracted
increasing attention on a global scale, particularly since multiple heavy metals and/or …

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic organic compound that is mainly used in the production of
polymer materials polycarbonate and epoxy resin. Widespread use and irregular processing …

Pharmaceuticals are a class of biologically active compounds used in human and veterinary
medicine, while some of them may be applied for feed production and plant growth …

Crops irrigated with reclaimed wastewater or grown in biosolids-amended soils may take up
pharmaceuticals and personal care product ingredients (PPCPs) through their roots. The …

Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) are not commonly monitored in the environment,
but they can enter the environment from a variety of sources. The most worrying …

The widespread use of bisphenol A (BPA) has led to its ubiquity in the natural environment.
Thus, BPA is considered as a contaminant of emerging concern. Due to its widespread use …

Reuse of treated wastewater for agricultural irrigation is growing in arid and semi-arid
regions, while increasing amounts of biosolids are being applied to fields to improve …