Chemosphere
Scope & Guideline
Advancing knowledge at the intersection of chemistry and environmental science.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Environmental Chemistry:
Research focused on the chemical composition, reactions, and transport of pollutants in various ecosystems, including water, soil, and air. - Biodegradation and Bioremediation:
Studies addressing the biological processes that degrade contaminants, including the use of microorganisms and plants to remediate polluted environments. - Toxicology and Ecotoxicology:
Research exploring the toxic effects of chemicals on living organisms, including pathways, mechanisms, and the assessment of risks associated with exposure to pollutants. - Advanced Oxidation Processes:
Investigations into novel techniques for the degradation of organic pollutants using advanced oxidation methods, including photocatalysis and electrochemical processes. - Material Science and Nanotechnology:
Studies on the synthesis and application of nanomaterials and composites for environmental remediation and pollutant detection. - Sustainable Practices:
Research promoting sustainable approaches to waste management, pollution reduction, and resource recovery in various environmental contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Microplastics and Nanoplastics:
An increasing number of studies are dedicated to the environmental impact, toxicity, and degradation of microplastics and nanoplastics, reflecting global concerns over plastic pollution. - Emerging Contaminants:
Research on pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and other novel contaminants is gaining momentum, highlighting their environmental presence and the need for effective removal strategies. - Machine Learning and Data Science Applications:
The integration of machine learning and data-driven approaches in environmental research is trending, providing new insights into pollutant behavior and remediation strategies. - Biotechnological Innovations:
There is a growing emphasis on biotechnological solutions for pollution mitigation, including the use of genetically engineered microorganisms and bioinspired materials. - Ecological Risk Assessment:
Emerging themes in assessing the ecological risks posed by complex chemical mixtures and their interactions with environmental factors are becoming more prominent.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pollutant Studies:
Research focusing on legacy pollutants such as heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) is becoming less prominent, as the journal shifts to address emerging contaminants and novel pollutants. - General Chemical Analysis:
Papers that solely report on the chemical analysis of environmental samples without exploring the broader implications or remediation strategies are less frequently published. - Single-Chemical Toxicity Assessments:
Studies that evaluate the toxic effects of individual chemicals are being replaced by more complex studies that consider mixtures and interactions of multiple contaminants.
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