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Feature Papers in Ecotoxicology

A special issue of Journal of Xenobiotics (ISSN 2039-4713). This special issue belongs to the section "Ecotoxicology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 December 2024 | Viewed by 1868

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Valerio Matozzo

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Department of Biology, University of Padova, Via Ugo Bassi 58/B, 35131 Padova, Italy
Interests: aquatic toxicology; bivalves; hemocytes; immune responses; environmental pollution; emerging contaminants; biomonitoring; biomarkers
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Dr. Maria Gabriella Marin

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Department of Biology, University of Padova, Via Ugo Bassi 58/B, 35131 Padova, Italy
Interests: marine ecotoxicology (molluscs and echinoderms); emerging contaminants; ocean acidification
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to our Special Issue on ecotoxicology, a curated compilation dedicated to exploring the intricate relationships between pollutants and ecosystems. This Special Issue aims to shed light on the multifaceted impact of contaminants on organisms while emphasizing innovative approaches and emerging trends in this critical field of study.

This Special Issue seeks to consolidate the latest advancements and diverse perspectives within the field of ecotoxicology. It aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between pollutants and ecological systems, providing a platform for sharing groundbreaking research, methodologies, and insightful analyses.

The suggested themes include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Emerging contaminants: Exploring the impacts of new pollutants on organisms.
  2. Multi-trophic effects: Understanding contaminant effects across different levels of the food chain.
  3. Adaptive strategies: Examining the resilience of species to environmental stressors.
  4. Methodological innovations: Showcasing novel approaches for assessing ecotoxicological risks.
  5. Ecosystem resilience: Investigating mechanisms for ecological recovery from contaminant exposure.

The following types of articles for contributions are encouraged:

  • Original research articles: Presenting new findings, data, and analyses in ecotoxicology.
  • Review articles: Comprehensive assessments of specific aspects or trends in ecotoxicological research.
  • Methodological papers: Describing innovative methodologies and approaches in assessing contaminant impacts.
  • Case studies: Real-world applications and observations of ecotoxicological phenomena.

Prof. Dr. Valerio Matozzo
Dr. Maria Gabriella Marin
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Xenobiotics is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • ecotoxicology
  • pollutants
  • ecosystems
  • emerging contaminants
  • multi-trophic effects
  • adaptive strategies
  • methodological innovations
  • ecological risks
  • resilience
  • contaminant effects

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Aquatic Fate and Ecotoxicology Effect of ZnS:Mn Quantum Dots on Chlorella vulgaris in Fresh Water
by Bingbing Deng, Rania Maaloul, Sophie Nowak, Yann Sivry, Claude Yéprémian, Souad Ammar, Fayna Mammeri and Roberta Brayner
J. Xenobiot. 2024, 14(2), 467-483; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/jox14020028 - 26 Mar 2024
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With the increasing integration of nanomaterials into daily life, the potential ecotoxicological impacts of nanoparticles (NPs) have attracted increased attention from the scientific community. This study assessed the ecotoxicity of ZnS quantum dots (QDs) doped with varying molar concentrations of Mn2+ on [...] Read more.
With the increasing integration of nanomaterials into daily life, the potential ecotoxicological impacts of nanoparticles (NPs) have attracted increased attention from the scientific community. This study assessed the ecotoxicity of ZnS quantum dots (QDs) doped with varying molar concentrations of Mn2+ on Chlorella vulgaris. The ZnS:Mn QDs were synthesized using the polyol method. The size of the ZnS:Mn QDs ranged from approximately 1.1 nm to 2 nm, while the aggregation size in Seine River water was 341 nm at pH 6 and 8. The presence of ZnS:Mn (10%) NPs exhibited profound toxicity to Chlorella vulgaris, with immediate reductions in viability (survival cells) from 71%, 60% to 51%, 52% in BG11 and Seine River water, respectively, at a concentration of 100 mg L−1 of ZnS:Mn (10%) NPs. Additionally, the ATP content in Chlorella vulgaris significantly decreased in Seine River water (by 20%) after 3 h of exposure to ZnS:Mn (10%) NPs. Concurrently, SOD activity significantly increased in Seine River water, indicating that the ZnS:Mn (10%) NPs induced ROS production and triggered an oxidative stress response in microalgae cells. Full article
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Bamboo-Based Biochar: A Still Too Little-Studied Black Gold and Its Current Applications
by Silvana Alfei and Omar Ginoble Pandoli
J. Xenobiot. 2024, 14(1), 416-451; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/jox14010026 - 20 Mar 2024
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Biochar (BC), also referred to as “black gold”, is a carbon heterogeneous material rich in aromatic systems and minerals, preparable by the thermal decomposition of vegetable and animal biomasses in controlled conditions and with clean technology. Due to its adsorption ability and presence [...] Read more.
Biochar (BC), also referred to as “black gold”, is a carbon heterogeneous material rich in aromatic systems and minerals, preparable by the thermal decomposition of vegetable and animal biomasses in controlled conditions and with clean technology. Due to its adsorption ability and presence of persistent free radicals (PFRs), BC has demonstrated, among other uses, great potential in the removal of environmental organic and inorganic xenobiotics. Bamboo is an evergreen perennial flowering plant characterized by a short five-year growth period, fast harvesting, and large production in many tropical and subtropical countries worldwide, thus representing an attractive, low-cost, eco-friendly, and renewable bioresource for producing BC. Due to their large surface area and increased porosity, the pyrolyzed derivatives of bamboo, including bamboo biochar (BBC) or activated BBC (ABBC), are considered great bio-adsorbent materials for removing heavy metals, as well as organic and inorganic contaminants from wastewater and soil, thus improving plant growth and production yield. Nowadays, the increasing technological applications of BBC and ABBC also include their employment as energy sources, to catalyze chemical reactions, to develop thermoelectrical devices, as 3D solar vapor-generation devices for water desalination, and as efficient photothermal-conversion devices. Anyway, although it has great potential as an alternative biomass to wood to produce BC, thus paving the way for new bio- and circular economy solutions, the study of bamboo-derived biomasses is still in its infancy. In this context, the main scope of this review was to support an increasing production of BBC and ABBC and to stimulate further studies about their possible applications, thus enlarging the current knowledge about these materials and allowing their more rational, safer, and optimized application. To this end, after having provided background concerning BC, its production methods, and its main applications, we have reviewed and discussed the main studies on BBC and ABBC and their applications reported in recent years. Full article
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