RSC – Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts latest articles- Antibiotic toxicity screening on seedling emergence: beyond traditional species March 2, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EM00053C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.R. Silvana Cortés-Lagunes, Andrea-Lorena Garduño-Jiménez, Wenshi Bao, Juan Carlos Durán-Álvarez, Felicity C. T. Elder, Joshua Greenwood, John H. Nightingale, Fan Zhang, Laura J. CarterAntibiotics are prevalent environmental pollutants with documented plant uptake […]R. Silvana Cortés-Lagunes
- PM2.5 nitrate formation during winter haze episodes: insights from Seoul, South Korea February 27, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00589B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Hyunmin Lee, Meehye Lee, Saehee Lim, Limseok Chang, Kyunghwan Kim, Yuri Choi, Moonsoo Park, Junsu Gil, Jooae Kim, Changdong YunThis study investigates the formation and accumulation mechanisms of particulate nitrate (NO3-) during […]Hyunmin Lee
- Wavelength-Specific UV-LED and Far UV-C Degradation of Microplastics February 26, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00818B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Thusitha Rathnayake, Paul Onkundi Nyangaresi, Sara E. BeckThe widespread use and durability of plastics have led to significant global environmental challenges, with microplastics (MPs) recognized as contaminants of emerging concern due to […]Thusitha Rathnayake
- Exposure of wild biota to plastic additives - How much do we know and where are the current knowledge gaps? February 26, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00709G, FrontierMartin Simoneit, Elisa Rojo-NietoPlastic additives are widely used in plastic production, comprising up to 70% of the polymer mass. Due to inefficient waste management, the capacity of additives to leach from polymers under...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryMartin Simoneit
- Diagnosis of odor issues in water and sediments of a shallow water reservoir: odor fingerprints, odor-causing algae and microbial communities February 25, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00967G, PaperShuwei Chen, Wanqing Liu, Chunmiao Wang, Xinying Chang, Anqi Jia, Jianwei Yu, Min YangThis study identified key odorants and sources in water and sediment samples from a shallow water reservoir using a 100-odorant fingerprint database, algal counting, and 16S rRNA sequencing.To cite this article before page numbers […]Shuwei Chen
- Characteristics of ‘early adopters’ of water treatment capacity needed to remove PFAS and other emerging contaminants in the United States February 23, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00930H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Jahred M. Liddie, Mona Q. Dai, Gary Adamkiewicz, Elsie M. SunderlandLarger CWS were 7–8 times more likely than smaller systems to adopt advanced treatment processes over 2004–2022.To cite this article before page […]Jahred M. Liddie
- Stability and transformation products of rubber-derived chemicals in various storage conditions February 23, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EM01025J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Phillip Berger, Katherine Poisson, Jaime Adams, Zhenyu TianRubber derived compounds (RDCs) are a growing environmental concern. Several chemical classes of RDCs are known for their transformation potential, making the quantification of these […]Phillip Berger
- Geranyl ester components of volatile chemical products readily induce black carbon restructuring February 20, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00761E, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Christian A. Escritt, Habeeb H. Al-Mashala, Elijah G. SchnitzlerGeranyl esters, major components of many commercial fragrances, are extremely efficient by volume at restructuring aggregates of black carbon.To cite this article before page […]Christian A. Escritt
- Introducing BPA-equivalents: assessing mixture toxicity and substitution of BPA in environmental exposure scenarios February 13, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00802F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Vanessa Srebny, Georg Braun, Niklas Wojtysiak, Beate. I. EscherMixtures of bisphenol A and five analogs showed concentration-additive effects at ratios found in European surface waters: BPS and BPB were most abundant, while […]Vanessa Srebny
- Enzymes involved in the manipulation of polyethylene degradation: oxidative attack by invertebrates, microorganisms and algae on microplastics February 11, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00563A, Critical ReviewQiao Li, Yuxian Dou, Yanyun Chen, Yuting Qiao, Hanxun He, Yuanqin ZengCross-kingdom bibliometrics and kinetic analyses identify laccase–cutinase cascades as the most promising, reproducible route for enzymatic polyethylene biodegradation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]Qiao Li
- Atmospheric fate of 4:2 fluorotelomer alcohol using an oxidation flow reactor and proton transfer reaction time-of-flight mass spectrometry February 9, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00943J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Alessia A. Colussi, Trevor C. VandenBoer, Cora J. Young, John Liggio4:2 FTOH + OH oxidation kinetics were measured using OFRPTR-ToF-MS. Products were detected and the reaction rate determined as a function of […]Alessia A. Colussi
- Accelerated O3 formation triggered by summer heatwaves in megacity Seoul February 6, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00629E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Junsu Gil, Meehye Lee, Moon-soo Park, Cheol-Hee Kim, Ja-ho Koo, Hyojung Lee, Sunggu Kang, Hojoon RheeAs compelling evidence of global warming, heatwaves are expected to elevate O3 mixing ratios in highly polluted […]Junsu Gil
- Shaping a dynamic open platform for the holistic assessment of micro- and nano-plastic emissions from plastic products February 6, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM01000D, Perspective Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Zheng Wang, Zhi Chen, Baiyu Zhang, Qi Feng, Zhikun Chen, Kenneth Lee, Chunjiang AnThe widespread use of plastics and their improper disposal have released a large number of micro- and nano-plastics (MNPs) […]Zheng Wang
- Rising ozone pollution as a threat to wheat yields in India: insights from a concentration-based approach February 6, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00850F, PaperK. S. Anagha, Jayanarayanan KuttippurathRising levels of surface ozone (O3) in the arable ecosystem have emerged as a serious threat to food security by reducing the yield of major food grains, yet long-term, stage-specific...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryK. S. Anagha
- New insights into the molecular interactions of neonicotinoid pesticides with extracellular polymeric substances: spectroscopy analysis, molecular docking, and DFT simulations February 5, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00934K, PaperSipei Yang, Dan Luo, Zhibin Wu, Xiaomin Gong, Pufeng Qin, Yunshan Liang, Yaoyu ZhouProtein-like substances of EPSs serve as key determinants in EPS-NEO binding by engaging their amide and carboxyl groups in hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Sipei Yang
- Occurrence, sources, and risks of short-, medium-, and long-chain chlorinated paraffins in sediments from an e-waste recycling area in China February 4, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00830A, PaperYong-Hong Zhang, Yu-Fang Huang, Fei-Xiang Xie, Run-Lin Chen, Ya-Hui Xue, Xiao-Mei Huang, Jia-Hui Huang, Hong-De Shi, Hui-Ru LiChlorinated paraffins (CPs), widely used in plastics, metalworking fluids, coatings, and lubricants, have raised growing environmental concerns due to their persistence, long-range transport potential, bioaccumulation, and toxicity. Both short-and median-chain...The […]Yong-Hong Zhang
- Chlorine disinfection enhances the degradation of biodegradable microplastics into nanoplastics and dissolved organic carbon in a simulated disinfection process February 3, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EM00030D, PaperXuefeng Jiang, Jianxin Fan, Siyu Xu, Bocong Huang, Jiaoxia SunNaClO disinfection unexpectedly accelerated PLA and PBAT MPs physical and chemical degradation, which significantly increased surface fracturing, oxygenation and release of NPs into effluent, highlighting a critical gap in wastewater strategies.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Xuefeng Jiang
- Mechanisms of ozone effects on plant stress in soybean across growing season: from leaf to regional perspective February 3, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00785B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Luka Mamić, Mj Riches, Rose K. Rossell, Delphine K. FarmerChamber experiments and satellite solar-induced fluorescence (SIF) measurements reveal that early-season ozone exposure induces stronger physiological stress in soybean than later or cumulative […]Luka Mamić
- Aggregation dynamics of nanoplastics: insights through real world waste February 3, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, 28,384-391DOI: 10.1039/D5EM00760G, PaperAnanda Pokhrel, Mohammad Saiful Islam, Somenath MitraReal-world PET and PS nanoplastics show electrolyte-dependent aggregation, and are stable in freshwater but rapidly coagulate in seawater, influencing their transport, bioavailability, and environmental risks.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryAnanda Pokhrel
- Evolution of organic carbon components in saline–alkali soil after ten years of biochar application: implications of soil carbon sequestration capacity and stability of the soil carbon pool February 2, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00106D, PaperJinlong Yan, Chaowei Yue, Zhu Yun, Haochuan Ge, Hui Wang, Guixiang Quan, Liqiang Cui, Jianbo ChengBiochar was tested for four treatments (CK (0%) and 20 (C1), 40 (C2) and 60 (C3) t ha−1) to improve saline-alkali land.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Jinlong Yan
- Antibiotic toxicity screening on seedling emergence: beyond traditional species March 2, 2026
