Themed collection Outstanding Papers of 2023 from RSC’s Environmental Science journals

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Open Access Editorial

2023 Outstanding Papers published in the Environmental Science journals of the Royal Society of Chemistry

The Editors-in-Chief of the Environmental Science journals introduce the Outstanding Papers of 2023.

Graphical abstract: 2023 Outstanding Papers published in the Environmental Science journals of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Open Access Frontier

Urban stormwater capture for water supply: look out for persistent, mobile and toxic substances

Urban stormwater is a source of persistent, mobile and toxic substances, however the risk for water resources is unknown.

Graphical abstract: Urban stormwater capture for water supply: look out for persistent, mobile and toxic substances
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Frontier

Emerging investigator series: the role of phage lifestyle in wastewater microbial community structures and functions: insights into diverse microbial environments

Harnessing phage for biological treatment is of growing interest, but an improved understanding of phage diversity, host range, lifestyle, molecular signaling, and genetic potential are needed for microbial community control.

Graphical abstract: Emerging investigator series: the role of phage lifestyle in wastewater microbial community structures and functions: insights into diverse microbial environments
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Critical Review

Lithium-ion battery recycling: a source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the environment?

PFAS are widely used in lithium-ion batteries, which may be problematic for the rapidly growing battery recycling industry.

Graphical abstract: Lithium-ion battery recycling: a source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the environment?
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Critical Review

Particulate matter and ultrafine particles in urban air pollution and their effect on the nervous system

Pollutant particulate matter and ultrafine particles have been related to the rise of neurodegenerative diseases and other brain disorders. It is necessary to understand their potential health impacts in order to develop strategies to reduce risks.

Graphical abstract: Particulate matter and ultrafine particles in urban air pollution and their effect on the nervous system
From the themed collection: Environmental exposure and impacts
Open Access Critical Review

Human skin oil: a major ozone reactant indoors

Much of the ozone that enters buildings reacts with human skin oils, both on occupants and on other surfaces. Products of these reactions influence human chemical exposures.

Graphical abstract: Human skin oil: a major ozone reactant indoors
Critical Review

Nanobiopesticides in sustainable agriculture: developments, challenges, and perspectives

Applications of nanotechnology in biopesticides could achieve controlled release, increase the solubility, and exhibit location targeting and strong compatibility.

Graphical abstract: Nanobiopesticides in sustainable agriculture: developments, challenges, and perspectives
Open Access Critical Review

What do we know about the production and release of persistent organic pollutants in the global environment?

As of 2020, a cumulative total of 31 306 kilotonnes of manmade persistent organic pollutants had been synthesized and commercialized worldwide, resulting in cumulative releases of 20 348 kilotonnes into the global environment.

Graphical abstract: What do we know about the production and release of persistent organic pollutants in the global environment?
Open Access Paper

Development of single-cell ICP-TOFMS to measure nanoplastics association with human cells

Nanoplastics, solid polymer particles smaller than 1 μm, are suspected to be widely present in the environment, food and air, and may pose a potential threat to human health.

Graphical abstract: Development of single-cell ICP-TOFMS to measure nanoplastics association with human cells
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Paper

Emerging investigator series: aqueous oxidation of isoprene-derived organic aerosol species as a source of atmospheric formic and acetic acids

Aqueous photochemistry of isoprene derivatives helps reconcile model budgets of organic aerosol mass and gas-phase formic and acetic acids.

Graphical abstract: Emerging investigator series: aqueous oxidation of isoprene-derived organic aerosol species as a source of atmospheric formic and acetic acids
Open Access Paper

VOC emissions by fresh and old asphalt pavements at service temperatures: impacts on urban air quality

VOC emissions from asphalt pavements at service temperature contribute significantly to SOA formation in urban areas.

Graphical abstract: VOC emissions by fresh and old asphalt pavements at service temperatures: impacts on urban air quality
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Autoxidation of glycols used in inhalable daily products: implications for the use of artificial fogs and e-cigarettes

The use of glycols is seen in various industries and occupations.

Graphical abstract: Autoxidation of glycols used in inhalable daily products: implications for the use of artificial fogs and e-cigarettes
From the themed collection: Emerging Investigator Series
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Emerging investigator series: kinetics of diopside reactivity for carbon mineralization in mafic–ultramafic rocks

Complex carbon mineralization at nanoscale mineral interfaces resolved with in situ X-ray diffraction and molecular simulations.

Graphical abstract: Emerging investigator series: kinetics of diopside reactivity for carbon mineralization in mafic–ultramafic rocks
Open Access Paper

The synergistic role of sulfuric acid, ammonia and organics in particle formation over an agricultural land

Agricultural lands produce high loads of aerosol particles, which could cool the climate, overcoming the well-known climate warming effects of agriculture.

Graphical abstract: The synergistic role of sulfuric acid, ammonia and organics in particle formation over an agricultural land
Open Access Paper

Mid-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning for postconsumer plastics recycling

Machine learning of the mid-infrared spectra of postconsumer plastics will help prevent, separate, and purify wastestreams contributing to global pollution.

Graphical abstract: Mid-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning for postconsumer plastics recycling
Open Access Paper

Mechanochemical destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in aqueous film-forming foams and contaminated soil

Mechanochemical treatment, or high energy ball milling, was successfully employed to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in an aqueous film-forming foam concentrate and an authentic contaminated soil sample.

Graphical abstract: Mechanochemical destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in aqueous film-forming foams and contaminated soil
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Wildfires in the western United States are mobilizing PM2.5-associated nutrients and may be contributing to downwind cyanobacteria blooms

Wildfire activity is increasing in the continental U.S. and can be linked to climate change effects and nutrient emissions, with potential effects on downwind ecosystems.

Graphical abstract: Wildfires in the western United States are mobilizing PM2.5-associated nutrients and may be contributing to downwind cyanobacteria blooms
Open Access Paper

Effectiveness of passive sampling for the detection and genetic characterization of human viruses in wastewater

Wastewater-based epidemiology is a promising tool to anticipate potential viral outbreaks not only at city-scale but also at precincts-scale or even buildings.

Graphical abstract: Effectiveness of passive sampling for the detection and genetic characterization of human viruses in wastewater
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Paper

Metal and metal oxide nanoparticle toxicity: moving towards a more holistic structure–activity approach

A classification SAR approach for the toxicity of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, towards various cells and organisms. The analysis revealed key nanoparticle properties that induce toxicity.

Graphical abstract: Metal and metal oxide nanoparticle toxicity: moving towards a more holistic structure–activity approach
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
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Enhancing solar absorbance using a 2D graphene oxide/CuO composite film for efficient solar desalination

A GO/CuO composite film was synthesized via a facile ultrasonication method towards the enhanced solar absorbance for high-efficient ISSG.

Graphical abstract: Enhancing solar absorbance using a 2D graphene oxide/CuO composite film for efficient solar desalination
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In this collection, we are delighted to highlight some of the incredible science published in our journals during 2023 and recognise the authors conducting impactful research.

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