International Journal of Environmental & Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 27
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Phthalates
are
high-production
volume
industrial
chemicals
used
as
plasticisers
in
polymers
and
additives
several
consumer
goods.
ubiquitously
present
the
environmental
compartments.
This
review
aims
to
enhance
understanding
of
phthalate
contamination
water
environment
support
development
effective
monitoring
strategies.
article
reviews
sources
occurrence
phthalates
environments,
recent
developments
analytical
methods,
emphasising
innovative
extraction
techniques
such
solid-phase
microextraction,
magnetic
stir
bar,
hollow-fibre
liquid-phase
dispersive
liquid-liquid
microextraction.
Analytical
methods
using
gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
liquid
comprehensively
reviewed.
Strategies
minimise
laboratory
background
optimise
blank
control
also
discussed.
The
critically
evaluates
existing
knowledge
highlights
key
findings
implications
for
quality
assessment
management.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
181, P. 108294 - 108294
Published: Oct. 28, 2023
Phthalates
and
bisphenol
A
(BPA)
are
compounds
widely
used
as
raw
materials
in
the
production
of
plastics,
making
them
ubiquitous
our
daily
lives.
This
results
widespread
human
exposure
health
hazards.
Although
efforts
have
been
conducted
to
evaluate
risk
these
diverse
regions
around
world,
data
scattering
may
mask
important
trends
that
could
be
useful
for
updating
current
guidelines
regulations.
study
offers
a
comprehensive
global
assessment
levels
chemicals,
considering
dietary
nondietary
ingestion,
evaluates
associated
risk.
Overall,
intake
(EDI)
values
phthalates
BPA
reported
worldwide
ranged
from
1.11
×
10−7
3
700
µg
kg
bw−1
d−1
3.00
10−5
6.56
d−1,
respectively.
Nevertheless,
dose-additive
effect
has
shown
increase
EDI
up
5
100
representing
high
terms
noncarcinogenic
(HQ)
carcinogenic
(CR)
effects.
The
HQ
2.25
3.66
2.74
9.72
10−2,
Meanwhile,
significant
number
studies
exhibit
CR
benzyl
butyl
phthalate
(BBP)
di(2-ethylhexyl)
(DEHP).
Moreover,
DEHP
highest
maximum
mean
humans
numerous
studies,
179-fold
higher
than
BBP.
Despite
mounting
evidence
harmful
effects
chemicals
at
low-dose
on
animals
humans,
most
regulations
not
updated.
Thus,
this
article
emphasizes
need
public
policies
compelling
adverse
exposure,
it
cautions
against
use
alternative
plasticizers
substitutes
because
gaps
their
safety.
International Journal of Environmental Health Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 11
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
The
global
consumption
of
bottled
water
has
surged,
particularly
where
safe
drinking
is
scarce
Plastic
bottles
may
leachharmful
Endocrine
Disrupting
Chemicals
(EDCs),
including
bisphenol-A
(BPA)
and
phthalate
esters
(PAEs),
into
the
water.
This
study
analyzes
BPA
six
PAEs
in
from
various
brands
Central
India,
utilizing
gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
(GC-MS).
A
total
39
samples
13
were
analyzed.
results
show
detectable
levels
(35.397
µg/L
to
273.513
µg/L)
(ND
1147.340
µg/L),
with
significant
concentrations
di-n-butyl
(DBP),
bis(2-ethylhexyl)
(DEHP),
BPA,
posing
potential
health
risks.
risk
assessment
based
on
hazard
quotients
(HQ)
indicated
that
DEHP
exceeded
exposure
thresholds
for
non-carcinogenic
anti-androgenic
Additionally,
exhibited
a
carcinogenic
risk.
These
findings
emphasize
need
stricter
regulations
continuous
monitoring
mitigate
risks
associated
EDC
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 109 - 109
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Bisphenols
(BPs)
are
ubiquitous
environmental
endocrine
disruptors
that
cause
various
human
health
hazards
and
pollute
water,
soil,
the
atmosphere
to
varying
degrees.
Although
studies
have
investigated
pollution
characteristics
of
BPs
in
different
media,
a
systematic
review
broader
context
is
still
lacking.
This
study
highlights
characteristics,
detection
methods,
risk
assessment
status
by
combining
relevant
from
both
domestic
international
sources,
their
distribution
summarized.
The
results
show
BP
widespread
complex
global
phenomenon.
Bisphenol
A
(BPA)
remains
predominant
component
BPs,
which
can
damage
nervous
reproductive
systems.
At
present,
high-performance
liquid
chromatography–tandem
mass
spectrometry,
chromatography,
spectrometry
main
methods
used
for
BPs.
also
system,
leading
germ
cell
apoptosis
ovarian
damage.
Future
research
should
focus
on
expanding
testing
repertoire,
advancing
rapid
techniques,
elucidating
toxic
mechanisms,
conducting
comprehensive
safety
assessments,
developing
methods.
These
efforts
will
provide
scientific
foundation
preventing
controlling
emerging
pollutants.
Water,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 1192 - 1192
Published: April 16, 2025
Nature-based
solutions
represent
a
decentralized
wastewater
treatment
proposal,
offering
diverse
mechanisms
for
effectively
removing
emerging
contaminants,
particularly
acidic
pharmaceuticals.
This
study
evaluated
the
performance
of
acidic-drug
(diclofenac,
fenofibrate,
ibuprofen,
gemfibrozil,
fenoprofen,
naproxen,
and
indomethacin)
removal
from
using
surface-flow
constructed
wetland
with
an
organic
bed
(Eichhornia
crassipes
(Mart.)
Solms,
18
ind/m2),
horizontal
subsurface-flow
wetland,
divided
into
three
sections.
The
process
was
complemented
by
two
stabilization
ponds
other
wetlands
papyrus
(Cyperus
L.,
8–13
ind/m2)
tezontle
as
support
media.
industrial-scale
system
(67.8
m2)
fed
at
rate
1.33
m3/d
hydraulic
time
retention
about
5.8
days.
Drugs
were
quantified
gas
chromatography.
results
showed
that
gemfibrozil
indomethacin
completely
removed
(100%),
while
diclofenac
(73%)
naproxen
(94%)
significant
removals.
Fenoprofen
not
removed.
Ibuprofen
fenofibrate
increased
concentrations,
resulting
in
negative
removals
due
to
anoxic
conditions
(ibuprofen)
slightly
neutral
pH
(fenofibrate).
These
findings
underscore
system’s
ability
improve
water
quality
most
drugs,
suggesting
hybrid
design
is
effective
treating
specific
contaminants.
