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Sources, Risks, and Remediation Technologies of Pollutants in Aquatic Environments

Water 2024 7 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count. Score: 55 ? 0–100 AI score estimating relevance to the microplastics field. Papers below 30 are filtered from public browse.
Jing Liu, Weiying Feng, Fang Yang

Summary

This editorial introduces a special issue focused on pollutants in aquatic environments, covering their sources, ecological risks, and cleanup technologies. The collection addresses contamination from industrial wastewater, agricultural runoff, and urban sewage, including emerging pollutants like microplastics. The work highlights the need for continued research into effective remediation strategies to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems.

Study Type Environmental

Water, the lifeblood of our planet, is encountering unprecedented challenges stemming from a diverse array of pollution sources, including industrial wastewater, agricultural runoff, and urban domestic sewage [...]

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