RSC – Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts latest articles- Colloidal stability and aggregation of polyethylene (PE) nanoplastics under UV weathering and PFOA contamination April 8, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6EM00112B, PaperPeiyao Wu, Marina Pasquet, Vy Duong, Viktoriia Riabchenko, Joelle FrechetteThe colloidal stability of polyethylene nanoplastics (PE NPs) determines their environmental fate and transport in aquatic systems. This study investigates how surface modifications-specifically UV weathering and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) adsorption-alter...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Peiyao Wu
- Volatile Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and other Semi-Volatile Organic Chemicals in Indoor Air of Fire Stations: The Influence of Gear Storage Conditions April 6, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6EM00069J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Heather Stapleton, Nicholas J. Herkert, Duncan Hay, Kate Hoffman, Bryan R OrmondPrevious studies have examined firefighters’ exposure to chemicals associated with fire calls and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); however, little attention […]Heather Stapleton
- Atmospheric oxidation of fenthion initiated by hydroxyl radical and ozone April 6, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00984G, PaperA. Bhavadharini, L. Sandhiya, K. SenthilkumarFenthion reacts rapidly with atmospheric ˙OH, while its reaction with O3 is slow. The PS is found to be highly reactive. The subsequent reactions with O2, and ˙OH, forms closed-shell products which are developmental toxicants.To cite this article before page numbers are […]A. Bhavadharini
- Activation of thyroid hormone receptors α and β by perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acid revealed by in vitro and in silico methods March 29, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00978B, PaperWeichao Wu, Fanglin Hu, Kun Xie, Ziyi Chen, Jintian Li, Li Fan, Minjie Li, Xinyi Zhou, Liang-Hong GuoPFCAs including PFHxA, PFNA, and PFDA activated thyroid hormone receptor (TR) pathways, whereas PFHpA did not. The potency of TR-mediated activation followed the order of PFNA (C9) > PFHxA (C6) […]Weichao Wu
- Molecular Connectivity Indices and Soil Properties to Predict Sorption of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances March 29, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00532A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Paulina Alulema-Pullupaxi, Fatih Evrendilek, M. Dilara Hatinoglu, Sonia Moavenzadeh Ghaznavi, Kenneth Mensah, Manisha Choudhary, Sonora Ortiz, Onur G. ApulThis study presents a modeling approach to predict soil-water partitioning coefficient (log Kd, L/kg) […]Paulina Alulema-Pullupaxi
- Seasonal speciation of dissolved germanium in Bohemian reservoirs with contrasting chemistry and trophic status March 26, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6EM00068A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Tomáš Matoušek, Michaela Prokopová, Martin Pivokonsky, Montserrat FilellaAlthough germanium is increasingly important for modern technologies, its occurrence and biogeochemical behaviour in natural waters remain insufficiently characterized, particularly in freshwater environments; here we […]Tomáš Matoušek
- Tobacco-specific Alkaloids (TSA) Formation in Aged E-cigarette Juices: Mechanistic Insights into Hydroxyl Radical–Initiated Nicotine Oxidation March 24, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EM01030F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Xinyang Guo, Bradley H. Isenor, Kimberly Wong, James Davis, Arthur Chan, Ran ZhaoVaping e-cigarette juice (e-juice) is popular among young consumers. Although e-juice compositions are well characterized, chemical transformations during indoor […]Xinyang Guo
- Methane emission from shuttle tankers during standard operations on an oil platform during oil loading March 19, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00768B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ruth M. Purvis, Ralph Burton, Grant Allen, Kyle Dawson, Will S. Drysdale, James France, James R. Hopkins, James D. Lee, Alastair C. Lewis, Stephen Mobbs, Thomas C. Moore, Glen Thistlethwaite, Stuart YoungResults […]Ruth M. Purvis
- Correction: Wavelength-specific UV LED and far-UVC degradation of microplastics March 19, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EM90007K, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Thusitha Rathnayake, Paul Onkundi Nyangaresi, Sara E. BeckTo cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]Thusitha Rathnayake
- Retention and mobility of phosphogypsum constituents in carbonate aquifer rock materials March 18, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00254K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Nitai Amiel, Han Zhang, Ishai Dror, Brian BerkowitzAcidic phosphogypsum leachate (PGL) induces non-uniform rock dissolution and preferential flow paths in carbonate aquifers, driving element-specific retention through pH-dependent precipitation and surface-area-limited sorption.To cite […]Nitai Amiel
- Low-temperature transformation of florfenicol mediated by δ-MnO2: the role of Mn(III) and reactive oxygen species March 18, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00646E, PaperBaoshuang Zhang, Liwen Zhang, Deming Dong, Lu Wang, Changmiao Gou, Shikun Wei, Tao Zhang, Zhiyong GuoUnder low-temperature conditions, the transformation pathways of florfenicol mediated by δ-MnO2 involved hydroxyl group oxidation, defluorination, dechlorination, and desulfonylation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of […]Baoshuang Zhang
- Manganese oxide-mediated halogenation of carbazole under marine-related conditions March 18, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EM00064A, PaperMeng Zhang, Jia Tang, Kunde LinThis study demonstrates that δ-MnO2, a ubiquitous and highly reactive manganese oxide in marine sediments, can mediate the abiotic halogenation of carbazole under environmentally relevant conditions.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Meng Zhang
- Machine learning-driven QSAR models for the prediction of metabolic mechanisms and thyroid hormone-disrupting effects of emerging pollutants in the human body: a case study of bisphenol analogues March 18, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00891C, PaperZijian Wang, Qingzhu Zhang, Wenxing Wang, Qiao WangThe reaction mechanisms of the O-addition and H-abstraction of 20 BPs catalyzed by human CYPs were investigated. The binding affinities between BPs (including their metabolites) and TRβ-LBD were calculated to evaluate their thyroid hormone effects.To cite this article before page […]Zijian Wang
- Thallium speciation and transformations: pathways, fates and risks March 17, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00900F, Critical ReviewGuangyuan Tu, Qi Liao, Weichun Yang, Qingzhu Li, Mengying Si, Zhihui YangThallium (Tl) behavior is controlled by abiotic, biotic, and coupled pathways that govern speciation, interfacial redox, and environmental fate.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Guangyuan Tu
- Are mangroves and lagoons safe? A global assessment of PAH pollution, sources, and ecological risks March 16, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00753D, Critical ReviewLiberty ChideweCoastal mangroves and lagoons frequently receive substantial inputs of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from urban runoff, industrial emissions, and oil spills.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]Liberty Chidewe
- Adsorption performance and mechanisms of ciprofloxacin onto microplastics: effects of different textures and aging degrees March 13, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM01033K, PaperJian Zhang, Baowei Zhao, Yin Zhang, Fengfeng Ma, Xin Zhang, Hao ZhaoThis work provides systematic insights into CIP adsorption onto pristine and aged MPs, offering a foundation for understanding MPs–antibiotic interactions and assessing environmental risks.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Jian Zhang
- Artificial turf fields act as recurring point sources of metals and emerging tire-derived contaminants in stormwater March 12, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM01016K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Kate J. Moloney, Timothy F. M. Rodgers, Rachel C. ScholesArtificial turf fields release 6PPD-Q into stormwater runoff and act as recurring sources of aquatic contaminants throughout their typical lifetimes.To cite this article […]Kate J. Moloney
- Analysis of groundwater contaminant enrichment mechanisms and transport of typical pollutants in an industrial park under complex hydrogeological conditions March 12, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00932D, PaperCongling Guo, Wenbin PanThe enrichment of major pollutants is jointly controlled by water–rock interactions, cation exchange, and industrial activities. It is predicted that the fluoride contaminant plume will continue to spread along the flow direction for 20 years.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use […]Congling Guo
- Caenorhabditis elegans fed native gut microbiota have altered bioenergetic pathway utilization impacting mitochondrial function and susceptibility to pollutants March 12, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00624D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Christina M. Bergemann, Laura E. Jameson, Isabel W. Kenny-Ganzert, Javier Huayta, Pol Castellano-Escuder, Arunabh Sarkar, Olga R. Ilkayeva, David R. Sherwood, Matthew D. Hirschey, Joel N. MeyerGut microbiota impacts mitochondrial function and […]Christina M. Bergemann
- Sea anemones extract tin associated with polyvinyl chloride pre-production pellets March 11, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EM00110F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Zoie Diana, Megan Swanson, Danielle Brown, Jessica Wang, Jessica Zhao, Nelson A. Rivera, Heileen Hsu-Kim, Daniel RittschofSea anemones that consumed PVC pre-production pellets had greater concentrations of tin than control anemones.To cite […]Zoie Diana
- Colloidal stability and aggregation of polyethylene (PE) nanoplastics under UV weathering and PFOA contamination April 8, 2026
