The global birth rate has recently shown a decreasing trend, and exposure to environmental
pollutants has been identified as a potential factor affecting female reproductive health …

Considering the ubiquitous occurrences and ecotoxicity of phthalates (PAEs), it is essential
to understand their sources, distribution, and associated ecological risks of PAEs in …

The covid-19 pandemic era was characterized by heavy usage and disposal of medical face
masks, now estimated at over 1.24 trillion. Few studies had attempted to demonstrate the …

Phthalic acid esters (PAEs) are typical industrial chemicals used in China. PAEs have
received considerable attention because of their ubiquity and potential hazard to humans …

Despite the worldwide concern over the impact of microplastics (MPs) and associated
organic contaminants, the information regarding the occurrence and characteristics of these …

The contamination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and phthalic acid esters
(PAEs) in river sediments have attracted wide attention. However, the distribution …

The accelerated accumulation of phthalate esters (PAEs) in paddy soils poses a serious
threat to human health. However, related studies mainly focus on facility vegetable fields …

Legacy and emerging organic pollutants pose an ever-expanding challenge for the marine
environment. This study analysed a dated sediment core from Cienfuegos Bay, Cuba, to …

Over the past few decades, phthalate esters (PAEs) used as additives to improve the
persistence and flexibility of polymeric materials. They are also used in cosmetics, insect …

Plasticizers are compounds often involved in the manufacturing of plastic products.
Nevertheless, the ageing of the latter generates plasticizers that generally end up in the …