A review on modified ZnO for the effective degradation of methylene blue and rhodamine B by Ommy Madina Abdul Halim, Nur Hafikah Mustapha, Siti Najiha Mohd Fudzi, Rahil Azhar, Nur Izzati Nabilah Zanal, Nurul Fatihah Nazua, Abu Hassan Nordin, Mohammad Saifulddin Mohd Azami, Mohd Azlan Mohd Ishak, Wan Izhan Nawawi Wan Ismail, Zuliahani Ahmad

“…The incorporation of various dopants into ZnO significantly enhances its photocatalytic performance, offering a viable solution for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants in wastewater. This advancement addresses critical challenges in wastewater treatment, ensuring more efficient removal of contaminants such as Methylene Blue and Rhodamine B. …”
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Environmental behavior of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and the potential role of biochar for its remediation: a review by Haiyan Wang, Haiyan Zhang, Lizhi He, Jie Wang, Shuo Wang, Xiaoyu Shi, Xiaokai Zhang, Hailong Wang, Feng He

“…Abstract Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), commonly known as ‘‘forever chemicals’’, are persistent organic pollutants that are widely distributed in the environment. …”
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Atmospheric Polychlorinated Naphthalenes in a Tropical Megalopolis of Vietnam: Concentrations, Potential Sources, and Health Risk by Ngo Thi Thuan, Nguyen Duy Dat, Nguyen Minh Ngoc, Nhung Thi-Tuyet Hoang, To Thi Hien, Moo Been Chang

“…Abstract In this study, 75 congeners of polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs - the new persistent organic pollutants under the Stockholm Convention) were firstly analyzed in ambient air samples collected at five sites in Vietnam. …”
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Fish consumption patterns and health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and polychlorinated biphenyls in fried and grilled fish products and mitigation strategies by Abhishek, S. Chakkaravarthi, Tripti Agarwal

“…The study is unique in terms of the simultaneous determination of two types of persistent organic pollutants in grilled and fried fish products. …”
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Preliminary risk assessment of PFOS in former production sites: A case study in Hubei, China by Yiming Jiang, Ning Fang, Qiang Chen, Tao Long, Roland Weber, Jun Huang

“…Sound management of contaminated sites, particularly former manufacturing sites with potential heavy contamination, is crucial for the Parties to implement the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Unfortunately, numerous former manufacturing sites in developing countries have not been well investigated, especially for those associated with newly listed POPs such as perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). …”
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Factors Determining the Removal Efficiency of Procion MX in Waters Using Titanate Nanotubes Catalyzed by UV Irradiation by Vo Nguyen Xuan Que, Tran Tien Khoi, Nguyen Thi Thuy, Ta Thi Minh Dung, Dao Thi Thanh Binh, Nguyen Nhat Huy

“…Among the physicochemical processes, photocatalysis is considered a facile, cheap, and environmental-friendly technology for treating persistent organic pollutants in waters at low concentrations. …”
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Mitigation of PFOA/PFOS toxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio) by oxidative stress modulation and gut microbial metabolism through the use of aquatic probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus by Chun Wang, Guanyi Li, Sibao Chen, Ruixuan Li, Mengyan Wang, Xia Wang, Ning Ding, Yingxue Sun

“…Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) have been classified as typical persistent organic pollutants (POPs), thus the residues and risks in the environment should not be underestimated. …”
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Indirect electrochemical detection of perfluoro decanoic acid from water by Sorina-Claudia Negrea, Lidia Ani Diaconu, Dorian Neidoni, Adina Pacala, Luoana Florentina Pascu, Sorina Motoc, Anamaria Baciu, Elena Trif, Florica Manea

“…This method holds promise for advancing detection techniques for persistent organic pollutants in environmental and public health contexts.…”
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Sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure and their effects on glycolipid metabolism in pregnant women and their newborn in Haikou City, China by Xiaomei Cheng, Haifeng Gao, Qiaojun Li, Naifan Zhang, Ying Lu

“…BackgroundPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a class of large organic compounds that persist in the environment and are classified as an important subset of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). This study aimed to assess PAH exposure in pregnant women and newborns in Haikou City, China, and evaluate their impact on glycolipid metabolism.MethodsA total of 300 pregnant women and their newborns were selected for the study between May 2022 and December 2023. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of the Remediation Activity of Cissus quadrangularis Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle-Activated Carbon Composite on Dieldrin in Aqueous Solution by Calvince Ondijo, Fredrick Kengara, Isaac K’Owino

“…This study recommends testing the remediation potential of the synthesized nanocomposite on other persistent organic pollutants.…”
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New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to assess killer whale (Orcinus orca) estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) transactivation potencies by DDTs and their risks by Dave Arthur R. Robledo, Takahito Kumagawa, Mari Ochiai, Hisato Iwata

“…Killer whales (Orcinus orca), as apex predators, accumulate high levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) such as dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane and its analogs (DDTs) and face their risks at the population level. …”
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Microplastics: A threat to Fetoplacental unit and Reproductive systems by Abass Toba Anifowoshe, Md Noor Akhtar, Abisola Majeed, Asem Sanjit Singh, Toyyibah Funmilayo Ismail, Upendra Nongthomba

“…Key studies show that plastic particles can traverse the maternal-fetal interface, potentially exposing developing fetuses to various harmful chemicals present in plastics, such as endocrine disruptors and persistent organic pollutants. Once in contact with the fetoplacental unit, these particles may trigger inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, and even epigenetic modifications. …”
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Gestational exposure to environmental chemical mixtures and cognitive abilities in children: A pooled analysis of two North American birth cohorts by Jagadeesh Puvvula, Wei-Ting Hwang, Lawrence McCandless, Changchun Xie, Joseph M. Braun, Ann M. Vuong, Youssef Oulhote, Enrique F. Schisterman, Russell T. Shinohara, Linda Booij, Maryse F. Bouchard, Kristin Linn, Michael M. Borghese, Jean R. Seguin, Angelika Zidek, Christine Till, William Fraser, Kimberly Yolton, Kim M. Cecil, Jillian Ashley-Martin, Tye E. Arbuckle, Bruce Lanphear, Aimin Chen

“…We measured 29 chemical biomarkers (metals, persistent organic pollutants, perfluoroalkyl substances, organophosphate esters, phenols, phthalates, organophosphate pesticides, and parabens) in pregnant individuals during early pregnancy and their children’s cognitive abilities at ages 3 to 5 years using Wechsler Intelligence Scales. …”
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