Detection and Degradation of Organic Pollutants

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, industrialization has exacerbated the issue of organic pollutant emissions, presenting a growing threat to the environment and human health. Consequently, technologies for detecting and degrading organic pollutants have emerged as a focal point of research.

The detection of organic pollutants involves both the accurate measurement of their concentration and the comprehensive evaluation of their toxicity. Several innovative methods have recently been successfully developed to quantify the concentration of organic pollutants in the environment. In toxicity assessment, the focus is on investigating the potential hazards and mechanisms of toxicity that organic pollutants pose to organisms, including humans.

Moreover, the degradation of organic pollutants has become a subject of extensive research. Effective degradation methods reduce the concentration of pollutants and alleviate their harmful effects. Significant progress has been made in technologies such as photocatalysis and the Fenton process in recent years. These methods have garnered widespread attention due to their efficiency, scalability, and environmental compatibility, making them a crucial component of the comprehensive strategy to address the growing challenges of organic pollutant contamination.

Therefore, research on the detection and degradation of organic pollutants is crucial. We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue entitled “Detection and Degradation of Organic Pollutants”. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Quantitative detection of organic pollutants, especially utilizing sensors and other novel technological methods;
• Toxicity testing and mechanisms of action of organic pollutants, especially emerging organic pollutants;
• Development of novel degradation technologies based on photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, Fenton reactions, and other emerging approaches;
• Toxicological assessment of degradation intermediates.

Dr. Dongyang He
Prof. Dr. Jiao Qu
Dr. Xiaolin Zhu
Guest Editors

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• pollutant detection
• quantitative detection
• sensor
• toxicity
• pollutant degradation
• photocatalysis
• electrocatalysis