Environmental Chemistry Letters

Article	Citations
Strategies for mitigation of climate change: a review	569
Green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts: a review	509
Municipal solid waste management and landfilling technologies: a review	442
Strategies to achieve a carbon neutral society: a review	387
Recent advances in carbon capture storage and utilisation technologies: a review	376
Basics and properties of deep eutectic solvents: a review	358
Removal of chromium from wastewater by membrane filtration, chemical precipitation, ion exchange, adsorption electrocoagulation, electrochemical reduction, electrodialysis, electrodeionization, photoc	300
Toxicity of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles: a review	295
Conversion of biomass to biofuels and life cycle assessment: a review	277
Advanced materials and technologies for supercapacitors used in energy conversion and storage: a review	264
Polymeric composite materials for radiation shielding: a review	241
Hydrogen production, storage, utilisation and environmental impacts: a review	235
Heterojunction photocatalysts for degradation of the tetracycline antibiotic: a review	225
Interaction of freshwater microplastics with biota and heavy metals: a review	193
Thermochemical conversion of plastic waste to fuels: a review	192
Applications of hemp in textiles, paper industry, insulation and building materials, horticulture, animal nutrition, food and beverages, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and hygiene, medicine, agrochemistry,	192
Biochar for agronomy, animal farming, anaerobic digestion, composting, water treatment, soil remediation, construction, energy storage, and carbon sequestration: a review	174
Carbon dioxide capture using liquid absorption methods: a review	171
Step-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts for solar energy, water splitting, CO2 conversion, and bacterial inactivation: a review	170
Environmental applications of carbon-based materials: a review	167
Microplastic pollution in soil and groundwater: a review	162
Microbial degradation of microplastics by enzymatic processes: a review	158
Cost, environmental impact, and resilience of renewable energy under a changing climate: a review	154
Can the coronavirus disease be transmitted from food? A review of evidence, risks, policies and knowledge gaps	152
Innovations in applications and prospects of bioplastics and biopolymers: a review	151

Worldwide cases of water pollution by emerging contaminants: a review	147
Green polymeric nanomaterials for the photocatalytic degradation of dyes: a review	146
Removal of emerging contaminants from wastewater using advanced treatments. A review	146
Photocatalysis for removal of environmental pollutants and fuel production: a review	143
Catalytic activity of metals in heterogeneous Fenton-like oxidation of wastewater contaminants: a review	136
Tailoring cadmium sulfide-based photocatalytic nanomaterials for water decontamination: a review	131
Circular economy strategies for combating climate change and other environmental issues	129
Production, characterization, activation and environmental applications of engineered biochar: a review	127
Preparation and antibacterial properties of gold nanoparticles: a review	125
Magnetite nanoparticles as sorbents for dye removal: a review	123
Root exudates ameliorate cadmium tolerance in plants: A review	119
Renewable cellulosic nanocomposites for food packaging to avoid fossil fuel plastic pollution: a review	119
Functionalization of polymers and nanomaterials for water treatment, food packaging, textile and biomedical applications: a review	117
Air pollution by NO2 and PM2.5 explains COVID-19 infection severity by overexpression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in respiratory cells: a review	117
Gasification of refuse-derived fuel from municipal solid waste for energy production: a review	114
Ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents and liquid polymers as green solvents in carbon capture technologies: a review	112
Edible films and coatings for food packaging applications: a review	110
Photocatalytic ozonation of wastewater: a review	110
Techniques and modeling of polyphenol extraction from food: a review	108
BiVO4 photocatalysis design and applications to oxygen production and degradation of organic compounds: a review	108
Nanoemulsions for health, food, and cosmetics: a review	106
130 years of cyclodextrin discovery for health, food, agriculture, and the industry: a review	105
Food preservation techniques and nanotechnology for increased shelf life of fruits, vegetables, beverages and spices: a review	101
Methods of detection of food-borne pathogens: a review	100
Metal oxide electron transport materials for perovskite solar cells: a review	100
Electrocatalytic conversion of nitrate waste into ammonia: a review	99
Algal biomass valorization for biofuel production and carbon sequestration: a review	96
Plant-derived silica nanoparticles and composites for biosensors, bioimaging, drug delivery and supercapacitors: a review	96
Phosphorus adsorption by functionalized biochar: a review	94
Membrane-based technologies for biogas upgrading: a review	93
Nanoemulsions of essential oils to improve solubility, stability and permeability: a review	93
Biochar production, activation and adsorptive applications: a review	91
Green technology for the industrial production of biofuels and bioproducts from microalgae: a review	90
Microalgae for biofuels, wastewater treatment and environmental monitoring	88
Microplastic sources, formation, toxicity and remediation: a review	87
Biofuels and renewable chemicals production by catalytic pyrolysis of cellulose: a review	86
Indium sulfide-based photocatalysts for hydrogen production and water cleaning: a review	85
Electronic waste generation, regulation and metal recovery: a review	85
Industrial biochar systems for atmospheric carbon removal: a review	81
Effects of anaerobic digestion of food waste on biogas production and environmental impacts: a review	81
Microalgae for biofuel production and removal of heavy metals: a review	80
Green synthesis of ZrO2 nanoparticles and nanocomposites for biomedical and environmental applications: a review	79
Occurrence, toxicity and adsorptive removal of the chloramphenicol antibiotic in water: a review	78
Occurrence, toxicity and remediation of polyethylene terephthalate plastics. A review	77
Biogas upgrading, economy and utilization: a review	77
Mechanism and kinetics of adsorption and removal of heavy metals from wastewater using nanomaterials	76
Speciation, toxicity, microbial remediation and phytoremediation of soil chromium contamination	76
Immobilization of laccases and applications for the detection and remediation of pollutants: a review	76
ZnO-based heterostructures as photocatalysts for hydrogen generation and depollution: a review	76
Synthesis and application of titanium dioxide photocatalysis for energy, decontamination and viral disinfection: a review	74

On‑site sensing of pesticides using point‑of‑care biosensors: a review	74
Production of optically pure lactic acid by microbial fermentation: a review	73
Photocatalytic, electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide: a review	73
Passive and active targeting strategies for the delivery of the camptothecin anticancer drug: a review	72
Chemical, physical and biological methods to convert lignocellulosic waste into value-added products. A review	72
Strategies to save energy in the context of the energy crisis: a review	72
Microplastic sampling techniques in freshwaters and sediments: a review	72
Nanoparticles in the soil–plant system: a review	70
Photoelectrochemical reactors for treatment of water and wastewater: a review	70
Silkworm and spider silk electrospinning: a review	69
Magnetic materials and magnetic separation of dyes from aqueous solutions: a review	68
How to decrease pharmaceuticals in the environment? A review	68
Pharmaceutical and biomedical applications of cellulose nanofibers: a review	68
Sustainable adsorbents for the removal of pesticides from water: a review	67
Unexpected rise of ozone in urban and rural areas, and sulfur dioxide in rural areas during the coronavirus city lockdown in Hangzhou, China: implications for air quality	67
Techniques of lipid extraction from microalgae for biofuel production: a review	65
Occurrence and removal of antibiotics from industrial wastewater	64
Biocarriers for biofilm immobilization in wastewater treatments: a review	64
Hydrothermal carbonization of biomass and waste: A review	62
Seaweed for climate mitigation, wastewater treatment, bioenergy, bioplastic, biochar, food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics: a review	62
Integration of biogas systems into a carbon zero and hydrogen economy: a review	62
Microbial degradation of recalcitrant pesticides: a review	61
Efficient photocatalytic mineralization of polymethylmethacrylate and polystyrene nanoplastics by TiO2/β-SiC alveolar foams	61
Carbon materials as CO2 adsorbents: a review	61
Transition metal-based metal–organic frameworks for environmental applications: a review	61
Recycling municipal, agricultural and industrial waste into energy, fertilizers, food and construction materials, and economic feasibility: a review	61
Role of indoor aerosols for COVID-19 viral transmission: a review	60
Lower COVID-19 mortality in Italian forested areas suggests immunoprotection by Mediterranean plants	59
Carbon-based membrane materials and applications in water and wastewater treatment: a review	58
Phytoremediation using genetically engineered plants to remove metals: a review	58
Biopolymer-supported TiO2 as a sustainable photocatalyst for wastewater treatment: a review	57
Green construction for low-carbon cities: a review	57
Microwave pyrolysis of coal, biomass and plastic waste: a review	57
Environmental chemistry is most relevant to study coronavirus pandemics	56
Methods to control harmful algal blooms: a review	56
Calculation of adsorption isotherms by statistical physics models: a review	56
Photocatalytic optical fibers for degradation of organic pollutants in wastewater: a review	55
Magnetic nanoadsorbents for micropollutant removal in real water treatment: a review	55
Microplastics in mangroves and coral reef ecosystems: a review	54
Fundamentals, synthesis, characterization and environmental applications of layered double hydroxides: a review	54
Chromite mining pollution, environmental impact, toxicity and phytoremediation: a review	54
Synthesis of iron-based magnetic nanocomposites and applications in adsorption processes for water treatment: a review	53
Microwave-assisted dry reforming of methane for syngas production: a review	53
Methods to prepare biosorbents and magnetic sorbents for water treatment: a review	53
Forest-bathing and physical activity as weapons against COVID-19: a review	52
Thermochemical conversion of municipal solid waste into energy and hydrogen: a review	52
Fabrication, functionalization and performance of doped photocatalysts for dye degradation and mineralization: a review	52
Sandstorms and desertification in Mongolia, an example of future climate events: a review	52
Ionic liquids for the removal of sulfur and nitrogen compounds in fuels: a review	52
Ashes from organic waste as reagents in synthetic chemistry: a review	52
Analytical methods for microplastics in the environment: a review	52
Solar photo-oxidation of recalcitrant industrial wastewater: a review	52
Methanol fuel production, utilization, and techno-economy: a review	52
Adsorbents for glyphosate removal in contaminated waters: a review	51
Microextraction of bioactive compounds using deep eutectic solvents: a review	51
How human thermal plume influences near-human transport of respiratory droplets and airborne particles: a review	51
Fuel production using membrane reactors: a review	51
Back to plastic pollution in COVID times	50
Factors influencing the fate of oil spilled on shorelines: a review	50
Ecotoxicity of copper input and accumulation for soil biodiversity in vineyards	48
Advanced techniques to remove phosphates and nitrates from waters: a review	48
Lactate detection sensors for food, clinical and biological applications: a review	48
Green synthesis of biologically active heterocycles of medicinal importance: a review	48
Tracing the origins of SARS-COV-2 in coronavirus phylogenies: a review	48
Catalytic systems for enhanced carbon dioxide reforming of methane: a review	47
MoS2-based nanocomposites: synthesis, structure, and applications in water remediation and energy storage: a review	47
Less COVID-19 deaths in southern and insular Italy explained by forest bathing, Mediterranean environment, and antiviral plant volatile organic compounds	47
Nanoplastic occurrence, transformation and toxicity: a review	46
Manganese oxide as an effective electrode material for energy storage: a review	46
Nanotechnology-based controlled release of sustainable fertilizers. A review	46
Nanotechnology for cleaner leather production: a review	46
SARS-CoV-2 is rapidly inactivated at high temperature	46
Lead pollution and bacterial bioremediation: a review	46
Polylactic acid synthesis, biodegradability, conversion to microplastics and toxicity: a review	46
Classical and alternative disinfection strategies to control the COVID-19 virus in healthcare facilities: a review	46
Formation, antimicrobial activity, and biomedical performance of plant-based nanoparticles: a review	45
Indoor formaldehyde removal by catalytic oxidation, adsorption and nanofibrous membranes: a review	45
Green ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents for desulphurization, denitrification, biomass, biodiesel, bioethanol and hydrogen fuels: a review	45
Synthesis and applications of nano-MgO and composites for medicine, energy, and environmental remediation: a review	45
Occurrence, transformation, bioaccumulation, risk and analysis of pharmaceutical and personal care products from wastewater: a review	45

Nutrient recovery from wastewater and reuse in agriculture: a review	44
Removal of bisphenol A from wastewater by physical, chemical and biological remediation techniques. A review	44
Catalytic conversion of lignocellulosic polysaccharides to commodity biochemicals: a review	44
Self-healing concrete for sustainable buildings. A review	43
Capture of carbon dioxide using solid carbonaceous and non-carbonaceous adsorbents: a review	43
A meta-analysis of the ecotoxicological impact of viticultural practices on soil biodiversity	43
Nanoferrites heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production from soybean and canola oil: a review	43
Biotechnological methods to remove microplastics: a review	43
COVID-19 transmission, vulnerability, persistence and nanotherapy: a review	43
Pyrolysis-catalytic upgrading of bio-oil and pyrolysis-catalytic steam reforming of biogas: a review	42
Materials, fuels, upgrading, economy, and life cycle assessment of the pyrolysis of algal and lignocellulosic biomass: a review	42
Techniques to improve the stability of biodiesel: a review	42
Sequential production of hydrogen and methane by anaerobic digestion of organic wastes: a review	42
History of cyclodextrin-based polymers in food and pharmacy: a review	42
Production and environmental applications of gelatin-based composite adsorbents for contaminants removal: a review	41
Invasive plants as biosorbents for environmental remediation: a review	40
Biosensors for toxic metals, polychlorinated biphenyls, biological oxygen demand, endocrine disruptors, hormones, dioxin, phenolic and organophosphorus compounds: a review	40
Processes and separation technologies for the production of fuel-grade bioethanol: a review	40
Old growth forests and large old trees as critical organisms connecting ecosystems and human health. A review	40
Biorefinery of marine macroalgae into high-tech bioproducts: a review	39
Analysis, fate and toxicity of chiral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in wastewaters and the environment: a review	39
Transitional metal chalcogenide nanostructures for remediation and energy: a review	39
Green remediation of pharmaceutical wastes using biochar: a review	39
Phycoremediation of wastewater by microalgae: a review	39
Nanotechnology for delivery of natural therapeutic substances: a review	39
Membrane applications for microbial energy conversion: a review	38
Higher photocatalytic removal of organic pollutants using pangolin-like composites made of 3–4 atomic layers of MoS2 nanosheets deposited on tourmaline	38
Cultivation of microalgae on liquid anaerobic digestate for depollution, biofuels and cosmetics: a review	38
Ionic liquids to remove toxic metal pollution	38
Cellulose-based beads for the adsorptive removal of wastewater effluents: a review	38
Hydrogen production from waste gasification followed by membrane filtration: a review	38
COVID-19 drugs in aquatic systems: a review	38
Remediation of pharmaceuticals from contaminated water by molecularly imprinted polymers: a review	38
Backward transmission of COVID-19 from humans to animals may propagate reinfections and induce vaccine failure	38
Toxicity of the acetamiprid insecticide for mammals: a review	37
Graphene-based materials for environmental applications: a review	37
Pseudoviruses for the assessment of coronavirus disinfection by ozone	37
Applications of gaseous chlorine dioxide for antimicrobial food packaging: a review	37
Pollutant analysis using passive samplers: principles, sorbents, calibration and applications. A review	37
Detection and disinfection of COVID-19 virus in wastewater	37
Nanomaterials for remediation of contaminants: a review	36
Open defecation and squat toilets, an overlooked risk of fecal transmission of COVID-19 and other pathogens in developing communities	36
Short-chain and long-chain fluorosurfactants in firefighting foam: a review	36
Hydrogels for the removal of the methylene blue dye from wastewater: a review	36
Biofuel production, hydrogen production and water remediation by photocatalysis, biocatalysis and electrocatalysis	36
Nanoplastics are potentially more dangerous than microplastics	36
Water decontamination using bio-based, chemically functionalized, doped, and ionic liquid-enhanced adsorbents: review	36
Conducting polymers/zinc oxide-based photocatalysts for environmental remediation: a review	36
Nonylphenol occurrence, distribution, toxicity and analytical methods in freshwater	36
Links between chronic exposure to outdoor air pollution and cardiovascular diseases: a review	36
Environmental risks and the potential benefits of nanopesticides: a review	35
Enzyme-loaded nanoparticles for the degradation of wastewater contaminants: a review	35
Artificial intelligence for waste management in smart cities: a review	35
Anaerobic digestion and recycling of kitchen waste: a review	35
Sources, chemistry, bioremediation and social aspects of arsenic-contaminated waters: a review	34
Synthesis of nanoparticles using microorganisms and their applications: a review	34
Optical nanosensors based on fluorescent carbon dots for the detection of water contaminants: a review	34
Biotreatment strategies for the removal of microplastics from freshwater systems. A review	34
Lignocellulose, algal biomass, biofuels and biohydrogen: a review	34
Deep eutectic solvents in the transformation of biomass into biofuels and fine chemicals: a review	34
Porous materials for the recovery of rare earth elements, platinum group metals, and other valuable metals: a review	34
Toxicity and behavioral response of zebrafish exposed to combined microplastic and bisphenol analogues	33
Carbon-based heterogeneous photocatalysts for water cleaning technologies: a review	33
Effective removal of the rare earth element dysprosium from wastewater with polyurethane sponge-supported graphene oxide–titanium phosphate	33
Analysis and removal of pharmaceutical residues from wastewater using membrane bioreactors: a review	33
Interfacial solar steam generation by wood-based devices to produce drinking water: a review	33
FeCu-biochar enhances the removal of antibacterial sulfapyridine from groundwater by activation of persulfate	33
Social, environmental, and economic consequences of integrating renewable energies in the electricity sector: a review	33
Impact of farming systems on soil ecological quality: a meta-analysis	33
Bacterial cellulose biotextiles for the future of sustainable fashion: a review	32
Engineered nanomaterials for biomedical applications and their toxicity: a review	32
Inorganic nanoparticles for natural product delivery: a review	32
Metal–organic frameworks for active food packaging. A review	32
Bimetallic atomic site catalysts for CO2 reduction reactions: a review	32
Advanced monitoring of hydroponic solutions using ion-selective electrodes and the internet of things: a review	31
Coupled electrochemical methods for nitrogen and phosphorus recovery from wastewater: a review	31
Ultrasound-intensified biodiesel production from algal biomass: a review	31
Cyclodextrin–epichlorohydrin polymers synthesis, characterization and applications to wastewater treatment: a review	30
Will the COVID-19 pandemic end with the Delta and Omicron variants?	30
Chitosan-based beads as sustainable adsorbents for wastewater remediation: a review	30
Engineered magnetic oxides nanoparticles as efficient sorbents for wastewater remediation: a review	30
Large scale control of surface ozone by relative humidity observed during warm seasons in China	29
Natural and synthetic polymeric antimicrobials with quaternary ammonium moieties: a review	29
Carbon dioxide separation and capture by adsorption: a review	29
Modeling the toxicity of pollutants mixtures for risk assessment: a review	29
The impact of successive COVID-19 lockdowns on people mobility, lockdown efficiency, and municipal solid waste	29
Nanofertilizers for sustainable fruit production: a review	29
Artificial intelligence-based solutions for climate change: a review	29
Nanoconfinement engineering for enchanced adsorption of carbon materials, metal–organic frameworks, mesoporous silica, MXenes and porous organic polymers: a review	28
Supported porphyrins for the photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants in water: a review	28
Bifunctional catalysts for heterogeneous electro-Fenton processes: a review	28
Simultaneous remediation of hexavalent chromium and organic pollutants in wastewater using period 4 transition metal oxide-based photocatalysts: a review	28
Elemental mercury capture from industrial gas emissions using sulfides and selenides: a review	28
Hydrothermal production of algal biochar for environmental and fertilizer applications: a review	27
Current understanding of the surface contamination and contact transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare settings	27