Phytoestrogens (PEs) are estrogen-like nonsteroidal compounds derived from plants (eg,
nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables) and fungi that are structurally similar to 17β-estradiol …

Emerging pollutants such as medications and caffeine have been detected in diverse
environmental settings, including public water supplies. This study evaluates the presence …

Emerging contaminants and their pervasive presence in freshwater ecosystems have been
widely documented, but less is known about their prevalence and the harm they cause in …

Groundwater is an important source for drinking water supply, agricultural irrigation and
industrial uses in the Middle East and North Africa region. Due to the growing need for …

A reconnaissance survey was undertaken to evaluate the occurrence and risks of 27
pharmaceuticals and metabolites in the St. Lawrence watershed. Surface water samples …

The presence of antibiotics in the environmental matrix has raised concerns regarding their
risk to the aquatic ecosystem and human health. Surface water, such as rivers, plays a …

The current study aimed to investigate at lab-scale the removal of a steroid anti-inflammatory
“prednisolone” from synthetic solutions and the pretreatment of a medical analysis …

China is the largest producer and consumer of antibiotics, a nationwide study on the
contamination of antibiotics in China is urgently needed, and source apportionment towards …

The concern on the fate and distribution of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) is a
burning topic due to their widespread occurrence and potential harmful effects. Particularly …

Antibiotics, which have been identified as emerged pollutants, are creating an increase in
environmental concerns, with sulfonamide antibiotics (SAs) being among the most …