OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Chemosphere is 134. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-07-01 to 2025-07-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	888
A closed-loop electrokinetic system for recovery of PbO2@Fe composite derived from lead-containing sludge	674
Rebuttal to the Editor's letter related to “Cost-effective remedial to microfiber pollution from wash effluent in Kolkata and Ranaghat”	435
Powdered activated carbon doping improves the mechanical and adsorption properties of cementitious microfiltration membrane	386
Boosting Sinh Cosh Optimizer and arithmetic optimization algorithm for improved prediction of biological activities for indoloquinoline derivatives	379
Removal mechanism of 17β-estradiol by carbonized green synthesis of Fe/Ni nanoparticles	370
Expression of Concern: Synthesis of bioinspired sorbent and their exploitation for methylene blue remediation	355
Increasing atmospheric CO2 differentially supports arsenite stress mitigating impact of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in wheat and soybean plants (Chemosphere, Volume 296, June 2022, 134044)	349
Corrigendum to “Environmental fate and metabolic transformation of two non-ionic pesticides in soil: Effect of biochar, moisture, and soil sterilization” [Chemosphere 345 (2023) 140458]	343
Expression of Concern: Zinc fortification and alleviation of cadmium stress by application of lysine chelated zinc on different varieties of wheat and rice in cadmium stressed soil (Chemosphere, Volum	333
Corrigendum to ‘Voltammetric sensing of Cd(II) at ZIF-8/GO modified electrode: Optimization and field measurements’ [Chemosphere 329 (2023) 138710]	283
Organophosphorus flame retardants in fish from the middle reaches of the Yangtze River: Tissue distribution, age-dependent accumulation and ecological risk assessment	274
Retraction notice to “Simultaneous determination of hydrochlorothiazide, amlodipine, and telmisartan with spectrophotometric and HPLC green chemistry applications”[Chemosphere 303 (2022) 135074]	274
Spatial-temporal characteristics of mercury and methylmercury in marine sediment under the combined influences of river input and coastal currents	272
Efficient cobalt hydroxide nanosheets for enhanced electrochemical sensing of Hg (II) ion	271
Biodegradation of polyurethanes by Staphylococcus warneri and by microbial co-culture	266
Plasma catalysis. A study of the influence of oxysulfur, SOx• species through the degradation of sulfonated dyes by non-thermal plasma	263
In situ generation of highly localized chlorine by laser-induced graphene electrodes during electrochemical disinfection	260
Bifunctional Cu-incorporated carbon nanospheres via in-situ complexation strategy as efficient toluene adsorbents and antibacterial agents	259
Characterization of haze pollution in Zibo, China: Temporal series, secondary species formation, and PMx distribution	258
The association of cysteine to thiomersal attenuates its apoptosis-mediated cytotoxicity in zebrafish	256
Removal of nickel and copper ions in strongly acidic conditions by in-situ formed amyloid fibrils	252
Impact of 5-fluorouracil on anaerobic digestion using sewage sludge	251
The bimolecular reactive transport in heterogeneous porous media: Sub-diffusion in interpretation of laboratory experiment	251
“Functional connector” strategy on tunable organo-vermiculites: The superb adsorption towards Congo Red	244

Transformation products of the high-volume production chemicals 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone and 2-piperazin-1-ylethanamine formed by UV photolysis	244
Oxidation of hydrochar produced from byproducts of the sugarcane industry for the production of humic-like substances: Characterization and interaction study with Cu(II)	243
Response of PM2.5 chemical composition to the emission reduction and meteorological variation during the COVID-19 lockdown	240
Characterization of bio-adsorptive removal performance of strontium through ureolysis-mediated bio-mineralization	238
Fate of 14C-labelled ionic organic chemicals in a water-sediment system and surface water	237
The DiSCPersal model: A simple model for the small-scale atmospheric transport of spheroidal carbonaceous particles (SCPs)	236
Insights into enhanced removal of fluoranthene by sulfidated nanoscale zero-valent iron: In aqueous solution and soil slurry	234
Mechanochemically sulfidated zero-valent iron as persulfate activation catalyst in permeable reactive barriers for groundwater remediation – A feasibility study	234
Interactions of molybdenum disulfide nanosheets with wheat plants under changing environments: More than meets the eye?	232
Enhanced methane recovery from anaerobic membrane bioreactor coupled with cold plasma pretreatment for rapid hydrolysis and nitrogen removal	231
Effects of water matrix on the rejection of neutral pharmaceutically active compound by thin-film composite nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes	226
Enhanced nitrogen removal and microbial community of the mainstream deammonification treating fluctuating influent C/N wastewater by the novel functional carriers	224
Can natural zeolite improve the removal of micropollutants in a nitrifying sequencing batch reactor? Insights on bioreactor performance, kinetics, and microbial community using Ibuprofen and Diclofena	224
Elemental bioimaging of Zn and Cd in leaves of hyperaccumulator Arabidopsis halleri using laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry and referencing strategies	223
Combining computational tools and experimental studies towards endocrine disruptors mitigation: A review of biocatalytic and adsorptive processes.	220
Enhanced sludge dewaterability using a bifunctional hybrid coagulant	220
Assessing the ecotoxicity of combined exposure to triphenyltin and norfloxacin at environmental levels: A case study of immunotoxicity and metabolic regulation in carp (Cyprinus carpio)	219
Study on the mechanism and degradation behavior of Encifer adhaerens DNM-S1 capturing dimethyl phthalate	218
Mitigating effect of pomegranate peel extract against the furan induced testicular injury by apoptosis, steroidogenic enzymes and oxidative stress	214
Thiacloprid-silica nano-delivery system enhances toxicity against Aphis gossypii and improves non-target biosafety	212
Notable synthesis, properties and chemical gas sensing trends on molybdenum disulphides and diselenides two-dimensional nanostructures: A critical review	211
Adsorption and catalytic performance of pipe growth rings from water distribution networks using 5-BSA as the target pollutant	209
Assessing the influence of pore structure formation on heavy metal immobilization through image-based CFD	208
Hydroxy esters atmospheric degradation: OH and Cl reactivity, products distribution and fate of the alkoxy radicals formed	207
The concentration and health risk assessment of radionuclides in the muscle of tuna fish: A worldwide systematic review and meta-analysis	206
Acidic process fluid from hydrothermal carbonization improves dechlorination of waste PVC and produces clean solid and liquid fuels	206
Efficient use of electrons in a double-anode microbial fuel cell–biofilm electrode reactor self-powered coupled system for degradation of azo dyes	206
Geochemical modeling of mercury in coastal groundwater	205
Conversion of cattle manure into functional material to remove selenate from wastewater	197
Bioaugmentation with syntrophic volatile fatty acids-oxidizing consortia to alleviate the ammonia inhibition in continuously anaerobic digestion of municipal sludge	197
Integration of microplastics and heavy metals in the potential ecological risk index: Spatial pollution assessment of sediments in the inner Gulf of Thailand	193
Biodegradation of the emerging contaminant 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one and its product 3-amino-1,2,4-triazol-5-one in perlite/soil columns	193
Conazole fungicides epoxiconazole and tebuconazole in biochar amended soils: Degradation and bioaccumulation in earthworms	193
Development of a geospatial database of tailing storage facilities in Australia using satellite images	192
Interaction of tetrahydrofuran and methyl tert-butyl ether in waste gas treatment by a biotrickling filter bioaugmented with Piscinibacter caeni MQ-18 and Pseudomonas oleovorans DT4	192
Antioxidant enzymes and transporter genes mediate arsenic stress reduction in rice (Oryza sativa L.) upon thiourea supplementation	190
Tuning interfacial oxygen vacancy level of bismuth oxybromide to enhance photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A	190
Recycling municipal solid waste incineration fly ash in super-lightweight aggregates by sintering with clay and using SiC as bloating agent	189
Enhanced photocatalytic oxidation of gaseous acetaldehyde using Fe-grafted ZnO nanocomposites in a continuous flow reactor	187
Ecotoxicological insights into the effects of triflumezopyrim on P. fuscipes fitness, detoxification pathways, and gene expression	187
Novel assembly of BiVO4@N-Biochar nanocomposite for efficient detoxification of triclosan	186
Spatial distribution of legacy pesticides in river sediment from the Republic of Moldova	186
Effect comparisons of different conditioners and microbial agents on the degradation of estrogens during dairy manure composting	185
A comparison between constructed wetland substrates: Impacts on microbial community and wastewater treatment	184
Associations between urinary heavy metals and anxiety among adults in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2007–2012	182
T-2 toxin induces cardiotoxicity by activating ferroptosis and inhibiting heme oxygenase-1	182
The effect of modified biochar on methane emission and succession of methanogenic archaeal community in paddy soil	182
Study on decomposition and by-products formation mechanism of urea solution impinging on heated plate in SCR system	178
Humic acid enhances the co-transport of colloids and phosphorus in saturated porous media	178
The Raman spectroscopy and SEM/EDS investigation of the primary sources of microplastics from cosmetics available in Poland	175

Enhanced visible-light driven photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A by tuning electronic structure of Bi/BiOBr	173
Machine learning approach to evaluate the groundwater quality and human health risk for sustainable drinking and irrigation purposes in South India	173
Potential application of Allium Cepa seeds as a novel biosorbent for efficient biosorption of heavy metals ions from aqueous solution	172
Biochar addition augmented the microbial community and aided the digestion of high-loading slaughterhouse waste: Active enzymes of bacteria and archaea	172
Confirming sulfluramid (EtFOSA) application as a precursor of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) in Brazilian agricultural soils	170
Removal of recalcitrant organics in reverse osmosis concentrate from coal chemical industry by UV/H2O2 and UV/PDS: Efficiency and kinetic modeling	170
Photocatalytic removal of benzo[a]pyrene and antibacterial efficacy of Graphitic Carbon Nitride-silver–nickel (g–C3N4–Ag–Ni) mediated nanocomposites	167
Association of paternal cadmium and other heavy metal exposure to birth outcomes using propensity score matching.	166
Characteristics and aqueous dye removal ability of novel biosorbents derived from acidic and alkaline one-step ball milling of hickory wood	166
Recent advances in enhanced technology of Cr(VI) bioreduction in aqueous condition: A review	165
Chitosan-based composite microspheres for treatment of hexavalent chromium and EBBR from aqueous solution	163
Pre-aggregation of Al13 in optimizing coagulation for removal of humic acid	162
The role of sample preparation in suspect and non-target screening for exposome analysis using human urine	160
Investigation of pH-dependent extraction methods for PFAS in (fluoropolymer-based) consumer products: A comparative study between targeted and sum parameter analysis	158
Effect of rice straw biochar on three different levels of Cd-contaminated soils: Cd availability, soil properties, and microbial communities	157
The growth and nutrient removal properties of heterotrophic microalgae Chlorella sorokiniana in simulated wastewater containing volatile fatty acids	156
Coupling surfactants with ISCO for remediating of NAPLs: Recent progress and application challenges	156
Status and future trends of hollow fiber biogas separation membrane fabrication and modification techniques	153
Per-/polyfluoroalkyl substance concentrations in human serum and their associations with liver cancer	153
S-scheme heterojunction of hollow corncob-like ZnIn2S4/LaFeO3 for water splitting and tetracycline degradation	151
Predominance of comammox bacteria among ammonia oxidizers under low dissolved oxygen condition	151
Effective removal of nitrate in water by continuous-flow electro-dialysis ion exchange membrane bioreactor (CF-EDIMB): Performance optimization and microbial analysis	151
Policies and regulations for solar photovoltaic end-of-life waste management: Insights from China and the USA	151
Lead (Pb) removal from contaminated water using constructed wetland planted with Scirpus grossus: Optimization using response surface methodology (RSM) and assessment of rhizobacterial addition	151
Catalytic supercritical water oxidation of o-chloroaniline over Ru/rGO: Reaction variables, conversion pathways and nitrogen distribution	147
Characterization of biochar-derived organic matter extracted with solvents of differing polarity via ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrometry	147
Removal of toxic metals using iron sulfide particles: A brief overview of modifications and mechanisms	146
Dopaminergic and serotoninergic neurotoxicity of lanthanide phosphate (TbPO4) in developing zebrafish	146
Continuous Fe(II)-dosing scheme for persulfate activation: Performance enhancement mechanisms in a slurry phase reactor	146
Versatile strategy of sulfanilamide antibiotics removal via microalgal biochar: Role of oxygen-enriched functional groups	145
Antagonistic effect of polystyrene nanoplastics on cadmium toxicity to maize (Zea mays L.)	144
Application of carbon dots and their composite materials for the detection and removal of radioactive ions: A review	143
Target determination and suspect screening of legacy and emerging per- and poly-fluoro poly-ethers in wild boar liver, in Italy	143
Extraction of extracellular polymeric substances from dam lake fresh sediments derived from crystalline bedrock	143
Editorial Board	142
Optimisation of the uncertainty of oil spill identification from replicate comparative analyses: Comparison of standardised and novel identification methods	141
Benfuracarb inhibits body growth and causes oxidative stress in zebrafish (Danio rerio)	141
An improved electrochemical sensor based on triton X-100 functionalized SnO2 nanoparticles for ultrasensitive determination of cadmium	141
New insights into pollution source analysis using receptor models in the upper Yangtze river basin: Effects of land use on source identification and apportionment	140
From soil sorption to bioaccumulation: Tracing the endectocide ivermectin in soil and earthworms	140
Factors and mechanisms driving among-lake variability of mercury concentrations in a benthivorous fish in the canadian subarctic	140
The co-occurrence of Zn-and Cu-based engineered nanoparticles in soils: The metal extractability vs. toxicity to Folsomia candida	140
Identifying biomarkers of pollutant exposure in ocean sentinels: Characterisation and optimisation of B-esterases in plasma from loggerhead turtles undergoing rehabilitation	140
Graphitic carbon nitride based immobilized and non-immobilized floating photocatalysts for environmental remediation	140
The inhibitory effect of in situ extracellular polymeric substances on trimethoprim adsorption by activated sludge	140
Desalination brine effects beyond excess salinity: Unravelling specific stress signaling and tolerance responses in the seagrass Posidonia oceanica.	140
Occurrence and source of PAHs in Miankaleh International Wetland in Iran	139
99mTc-DMSA and 99mTc-DTPA identified renal dysfunction due to microplastic polyethylene in murine model	139
Efficient antibiotics removal via the synergistic effect of manganese ferrite and MoS2	139
Enhanced cycling of Fe(III)/Fe(II) and mass transfer strategy for efficient and stable activation of peroxydisulfate for water decontamination via a flow-through Fe-MOFs cathode	138
ZnO and cobalt decorated ZnO NPs: Synthesis, photocatalysis and antimicrobial applications	138
Assessment of the environmental acceptability of potential artificial reef materials using two ecotoxicity tests: Luminescent bacteria and sea urchin embryogenesis	137
One-step synthesis of garlic peel derived biochar by concentrated sulfuric acid: Enhanced adsorption capacities for Enrofloxacin and interfacial interaction mechanisms	137
Assessment of deep eutectic solvents toxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio)	136
How to establish detection limits for environmental microplastics analysis	136
Sorption and recovery of phenolic compounds from aqueous phase of sewage sludge hydrothermal liquefaction using bio-char	134
A review of pre- and post-surface-modified neem (Azadirachta indica) biomass adsorbent: Surface functionalization mechanism and application	134
Spatiotemporal variations and source identification of atmospheric nitrated and oxygenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the coastal cities of the Bohai and Yellow Seas in northern China	134
Biocompatible green technology principles for the fabrication of food packaging material with noteworthy mechanical and antimicrobial properties-- A sustainable developmental goal towards the effectiv	134