Latest Research in Contaminants of Emerging Concern

Caterina Faggio, Davide Di Paola

• Publisher: IntechOpen
• Year: 2026
• Print ISBN:
  9781806310586
• eBook ISBN:
  9781806310579
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Index: Biological Sciences

This edited volume presents a comprehensive examination of contemporary issues in environmental contamination and ecological health. Focusing on emerging pollutants and their interactions within natural systems, it integrates perspectives from environmental chemistry, toxicology, and ecosystem science to illuminate the complex pathways through which contaminants affect biological and ecological integrity. The book offers an in-depth analysis of key environmental stressors, including pesticides, microplastics, and pharmaceutical residues, while addressing the mechanisms of toxicity, ecological consequences, and current approaches to mitigation. Through critical discussion of recent advances and methodological innovations, it highlights the importance of early warning indicators, sustainable remediation practices, and interdisciplinary frameworks for environmental assessment. Designed for researchers, graduate students, and professionals in the environmental sciences, this volume provides both foundational knowledge and critical insights into the management of emerging contaminants. Its synthesis of experimental findings, conceptual developments, and technological strategies underscores the need for continued collaboration between scientific inquiry and environmental policy. By situating current environmental challenges within a broader historical and scientific context, the volume encourages reflection on the evolving relationship between human activity and ecological stability. It contributes to an informed understanding of pollution dynamics, offering guidance toward more resilient and sustainable approaches to environmental stewardship.

Table of contents

• Latest Research in Contaminants of Emerging Concern
• Contents
• Preface
• Chapter 1 Biomarkers of Pesticide Exposure in Aquatic Organisms: Mechanisms of Toxicity and Early Warning Indicators
• Chapter 2 Microplastics in Marine and Coastal Ecosystems: Sources, Distribution, Ecological Impact, and Mitigation Prospects
• Chapter 3 Pharmaceuticals as Emerging Contaminants in the Environment: Impacts and Remediation Processes
• Chapter 4 Pharmaceuticals in Wastewater: Current Issues and Future Trends for Their Treatment — A Critical Review
• Chapter 5 Tea, Teapots, and Toxicity in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century