Abstract In recent years, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) have surfaced as
a novel class of pollutants due to their incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment …

Existence of anthropogenic contaminants (ACs) in different environmental matrices is a
serious and unresolved concern. For instance, ACs from different sectors, such as industrial …

A large number of emerging contaminants (ECs) are known to persist in surface waters, and
create pressure on wastewater treatment works (WWTW) for their effective removal …

Plastic debris litters aquatic habitats globally, the majority of which is microscopic (< 1 mm)
and is ingested by a large range of species. Risks associated with such small fragments …

Plastic debris is associated with several chemical pollutants known to disrupt the functioning
of the endocrine system. To determine if the exposure to plastic debris and associated …

The presence of pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment, both in marine and freshwater
reservoirs, is a major concern of global environmental protection. Among the drugs that are …

The combination of nanomaterials (NMs) and aptamers into aptasensors enables highly
specific and sensitive detection of diverse pollutants. The great potential of aptasensors is …

During the past few years, there has been growing concern about the presence of various
pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) in water systems. Although their …

This is the first study of broad range of chemical classes CECs conducted in the upper Wisla
river catchment including the biggest WWTPs in this region and surface waters. The list of …

Pharmaceuticals are biologically active molecules that may exert toxic effects to a wide
range of aquatic organisms. They are considered contaminants of emerging concern due to …