RSC – Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts latest articles- Molecular-level insight into the impact of different dissolved organic matter on the aggregation, dissolution and sedimentation of Zn-doped CdTe quantum dots April 16, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6EM00010J, PaperJing Wang, Jiaxuan Li, Xinyi Peng, Wenbin Mu, Shuyang Guo, Songrui Yang, Xinping Yu, Lining ZhaoThis study investigated the aggregation, dissolution, and sedimentation of Zn-doped CdTe quantum dots (CdTe: Zn2+ QDs) incubating with or without three different dissolved organic matter (DOM) in artificial freshwater and...The content of […]Jing Wang
- Image-based observation of aerosol hygroscopic growth and extinction coefficient reversal at three wavelengths, supported by Köhler theory simulations April 16, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00826C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Juhyeon Sim, Juseon Shin, Yunki Mun, Naghmeh Dehkhoda, Sohee Joo, Dukhyeon Kim, Youngmin NohRGB imaging captures hygroscopic growth effects on aerosol extinction and the Ångström exponent, validated through Köhler–Mie simulations.To cite this […]Juhyeon Sim
- Accelerated Indirect Photolysis of UV-328 within the Hydrophobic Microdomains of Dissolved Organic Matter: The Role of Sorption and Localized Reactive Intermediates April 15, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6EM00139D, PaperMingzhu He, Hongxia Zhao, Jiawen Shao, Zhansheng Li, Yuhong Su, Shafiul AzamUV-328 is a persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic pollutant, whose environmental fate is critical for risk assessment. This study investigated its distribution and indirect photodegradation in dissolved organic matter (DOM)-water systems....The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Mingzhu He
- Dominant Factors Governing Benzene Adsorption in Soils: Thermodynamic Analysis and Predictive Modeling April 14, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6EM00027D, PaperKailiang Chen, Hongrun Zhu, Qingling Fu, Xiongfei Rao, Zhu Jun, Hongqin HuUnderstanding the processes controlling benzene adsorption in soils is critical for predicting its environmental fate and associated risks. However, the adsorption behavior of benzene across different soil components and under...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Kailiang Chen
- Photoaging of Four Microplastics under Diverse Conditions: Characteristics and Leachate Composition studies April 13, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6EM00102E, PaperJing Yang, Jing He, Kening TianDespite extensive research on microplastic (MP) aging, the mechanistic distinctions under varying environmental conditions remain ambiguous. This study investigated the photoaging behavior of four microplastics (Polystyrene (PS), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryJing Yang
- A new perspective: the application of element-specific isotopes in elucidating the environmental behavior of emerging contaminants April 12, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EM00076B, PerspectiveTangyu Liu, Jianye Gui, Chenglin Hou, Hongrui Li, Yuanming Guo, Xiangming Li, Wengeng CaoThis perspective introduces two isotope-based frameworks for tracing emerging contaminants: the Re–Os isotope system for source apportionment of microplastics, and position-specific isotope analysis (PSIA) for elucidating PFAS degradation pathways.To cite this article before page […]Tangyu Liu
- Toxicity assessment of coal ash after 50 years of weathering: integration of multielement analysis and biological endpoints April 9, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EM01010A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Marija Petrović, Željka Vidaković-Cifrek, Gordana Medunić, Zeljka FiketCoal ash disposal poses a significant environmental risk due to the potential leaching of toxic elements into surrounding ecosystems. Here we analysed phytotoxic effect of […]Marija Petrović
- Visible radiation-driven photomineralization and photoproduction of dissolved organic matter in a large estuary: implications for coastal ocean biogeochemical cycles April 9, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM01004G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Guisheng Song, Fuxin Niu, Yao Gong, Philippe Massicotte, Han Zuo, Mengting Li, Huixiang XieVisible radiation dominates DOC photomineralization, and is responsible for photoproduction of protein-like FDOM.To cite this article before page numbers […]Guisheng Song
- 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
- 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
- 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, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EM00069J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Heather M. Stapleton, Nicholas J. Herkert, Duncan Hay, Kate Hoffman, R. Bryan OrmondThis study reports on levels of volatile PFAS and other SVOCs measured in the indoor air of fire stations and […]Heather M. Stapleton
- Molecular connectivity indices and soil properties to predict the sorption of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances March 29, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EM00532A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Paulina Alulema-Pullupaxi, Fatih Evrendilek, Dilara Hatinoglu, Simin Moavenzadeh Ghaznavi, Kenneth Mensah, Manisha Choudhary, Sonora Ortiz, Onur ApulThis study presents a modeling approach to predict the soil-water partitioning coefficient for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl […]Paulina Alulema-Pullupaxi
- 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
- 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 alkaloid (TSA) formation in aged e-cigarette juices: mechanistic insights into hydroxyl radical-initiated nicotine oxidation March 24, 2026Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 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 ZhaoNicotine in typical e-juice products can be oxidized during indoor storage, forming numerous tobacco-specific alkaloids (TSAs) when exposed to 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Molecular-level insight into the impact of different dissolved organic matter on the aggregation, dissolution and sedimentation of Zn-doped CdTe quantum dots April 16, 2026
