Abstract 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2) is a synthetic hormone, which is a derivative of the
natural hormone, estradiol (E2). EE2 is an orally bio-active estrogen, and is one of the most …

Thousands of anthropogenic chemicals are present in the environment, and mounting
evidence indicates that some have endocrine-disrupting effects in a variety of organisms. Of …

Even though ozone has been applied for a long time for disinfection and oxidation in water
treatment, there is lack of critical information related to transformation of organic compounds …

This review provides a critical analysis of the biological effects of the most widely used
plasticizers, including dibutyl phthalate, diethylhexyl phthalate, dimethyl phthalate, butyl …

Microplastic (MP) sorption and transfer of chemical contaminants has been widely reported,
yet few studies have investigated combined effects of contaminant-loaded MPs on …

Due to their versatility, robustness, and low production costs, plastics are used in a wide
variety of applications. Plasticizers are mixed with polymers to increase flexibility of plastics …

Upgrading wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) with advanced technologies is one key
strategy to reduce micropollutant emissions. Given the complex chemical composition of …

The authors derive predicted‐no‐effect concentrations (PNECs) for the steroid estrogens
(estrone [E1], 17β‐estradiol [E2], estriol [E3], and 17α‐ethinylestradiol [EE2]) appropriate for …

To reduce the release of pharmaceuticals and endocrine disruptors into the aquatic
environment or to remove them from wastewater intended for direct or indirect reuse, the …

A scoping study was conducted to investigate the residues of nineteen pharmaceuticals and
personal care products (PPCPs), including 4 natural and 3 synthetic steroid estrogens, 7 …