Environmental Chemistry Letters

Article	Citations
Strategies for mitigation of climate change: a review	543
Green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts: a review	487
Municipal solid waste management and landfilling technologies: a review	410
Recent advances in carbon capture storage and utilisation technologies: a review	368
Strategies to achieve a carbon neutral society: a review	354
Basics and properties of deep eutectic solvents: a review	340
Toxicity of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles: a review	288
Removal of chromium from wastewater by membrane filtration, chemical precipitation, ion exchange, adsorption electrocoagulation, electrochemical reduction, electrodialysis, electrodeionization, photoc	284
Conversion of biomass to biofuels and life cycle assessment: a review	266
Advanced materials and technologies for supercapacitors used in energy conversion and storage: a review	258
Polymeric composite materials for radiation shielding: a review	231
Hydrogen production, storage, utilisation and environmental impacts: a review	221
Heterojunction photocatalysts for degradation of the tetracycline antibiotic: a review	208
Interaction of freshwater microplastics with biota and heavy metals: a review	188
Thermochemical conversion of plastic waste to fuels: a review	184
Applications of hemp in textiles, paper industry, insulation and building materials, horticulture, animal nutrition, food and beverages, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and hygiene, medicine, agrochemistry,	182
Step-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts for solar energy, water splitting, CO2 conversion, and bacterial inactivation: a review	166
Biochar for agronomy, animal farming, anaerobic digestion, composting, water treatment, soil remediation, construction, energy storage, and carbon sequestration: a review	166
Carbon dioxide capture using liquid absorption methods: a review	166
Environmental applications of carbon-based materials: a review	158
Can the coronavirus disease be transmitted from food? A review of evidence, risks, policies and knowledge gaps	150
Microbial degradation of microplastics by enzymatic processes: a review	146
Microplastic pollution in soil and groundwater: a review	146
Carbon-based nanomaterials for remediation of organic and inorganic pollutants from wastewater. A review	145
Removal of endocrine disruptors in waters by adsorption, membrane filtration and biodegradation. A review	141

Photocatalysis for removal of environmental pollutants and fuel production: a review	139
Green polymeric nanomaterials for the photocatalytic degradation of dyes: a review	137
Innovations in applications and prospects of bioplastics and biopolymers: a review	136
Cost, environmental impact, and resilience of renewable energy under a changing climate: a review	135
Biofuels, biodiesel and biohydrogen production using bioprocesses. A review	134
Catalytic activity of metals in heterogeneous Fenton-like oxidation of wastewater contaminants: a review	129
Banana peel as a biosorbent for the decontamination of water pollutants. A review	128
Removal of emerging contaminants from wastewater using advanced treatments. A review	128
Tailoring cadmium sulfide-based photocatalytic nanomaterials for water decontamination: a review	125
Worldwide cases of water pollution by emerging contaminants: a review	124
Circular economy strategies for combating climate change and other environmental issues	121
Preparation and antibacterial properties of gold nanoparticles: a review	121
Magnetite nanoparticles as sorbents for dye removal: a review	117
Production, characterization, activation and environmental applications of engineered biochar: a review	117
Root exudates ameliorate cadmium tolerance in plants: A review	115
Functionalization of polymers and nanomaterials for water treatment, food packaging, textile and biomedical applications: a review	114
Air pollution by NO2 and PM2.5 explains COVID-19 infection severity by overexpression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in respiratory cells: a review	112
Renewable cellulosic nanocomposites for food packaging to avoid fossil fuel plastic pollution: a review	112
Gasification of refuse-derived fuel from municipal solid waste for energy production: a review	110
Ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents and liquid polymers as green solvents in carbon capture technologies: a review	105
Photocatalytic ozonation of wastewater: a review	105
Edible films and coatings for food packaging applications: a review	104
Techniques and modeling of polyphenol extraction from food: a review	104
Nanoemulsions for health, food, and cosmetics: a review	103
130 years of cyclodextrin discovery for health, food, agriculture, and the industry: a review	102
BiVO4 photocatalysis design and applications to oxygen production and degradation of organic compounds: a review	102
Methods of detection of food-borne pathogens: a review	98
Metal oxide electron transport materials for perovskite solar cells: a review	97
Plant-derived silica nanoparticles and composites for biosensors, bioimaging, drug delivery and supercapacitors: a review	94
Food preservation techniques and nanotechnology for increased shelf life of fruits, vegetables, beverages and spices: a review	94
Electrocatalytic conversion of nitrate waste into ammonia: a review	90
Membrane-based technologies for biogas upgrading: a review	89
Green technology for the industrial production of biofuels and bioproducts from microalgae: a review	89
Nanoemulsions of essential oils to improve solubility, stability and permeability: a review	88
Algal biomass valorization for biofuel production and carbon sequestration: a review	88
Microalgae for biofuels, wastewater treatment and environmental monitoring	88
Removal of toxic metals from water using chitosan-based magnetic adsorbents. A review	87
Phosphorus adsorption by functionalized biochar: a review	87
Biofuels and renewable chemicals production by catalytic pyrolysis of cellulose: a review	85
Biochar production, activation and adsorptive applications: a review	84
Indium sulfide-based photocatalysts for hydrogen production and water cleaning: a review	83
Green synthesis of ZrO2 nanoparticles and nanocomposites for biomedical and environmental applications: a review	78
Electronic waste generation, regulation and metal recovery: a review	77
Industrial biochar systems for atmospheric carbon removal: a review	76
Microalgae for biofuel production and removal of heavy metals: a review	76
Metagenomic applications in microbial diversity, bioremediation, pollution monitoring, enzyme and drug discovery. A review	76
Effects of anaerobic digestion of food waste on biogas production and environmental impacts: a review	75
Speciation, toxicity, microbial remediation and phytoremediation of soil chromium contamination	74
On‑site sensing of pesticides using point‑of‑care biosensors: a review	74
Biogas upgrading, economy and utilization: a review	74

Immobilization of laccases and applications for the detection and remediation of pollutants: a review	74
Mechanism and kinetics of adsorption and removal of heavy metals from wastewater using nanomaterials	73
Production of optically pure lactic acid by microbial fermentation: a review	72
Occurrence, toxicity and adsorptive removal of the chloramphenicol antibiotic in water: a review	71
Passive and active targeting strategies for the delivery of the camptothecin anticancer drug: a review	70
Synthesis and application of titanium dioxide photocatalysis for energy, decontamination and viral disinfection: a review	69
Microplastic sources, formation, toxicity and remediation: a review	68
Photoelectrochemical reactors for treatment of water and wastewater: a review	68
ZnO-based heterostructures as photocatalysts for hydrogen generation and depollution: a review	68
Nanoparticles in the soil–plant system: a review	68
Occurrence, toxicity and remediation of polyethylene terephthalate plastics. A review	68
Photocatalytic, electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide: a review	68
Silkworm and spider silk electrospinning: a review	67
Chemical, physical and biological methods to convert lignocellulosic waste into value-added products. A review	67
How to decrease pharmaceuticals in the environment? A review	66
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	66
Microplastic sampling techniques in freshwaters and sediments: a review	66
Pharmaceutical and biomedical applications of cellulose nanofibers: a review	65
Magnetic materials and magnetic separation of dyes from aqueous solutions: a review	65
Strategies to save energy in the context of the energy crisis: a review	62
Techniques of lipid extraction from microalgae for biofuel production: a review	62
Occurrence and removal of antibiotics from industrial wastewater	61
Transition metal-based metal–organic frameworks for environmental applications: a review	61
Hydrothermal carbonization of biomass and waste: A review	61
Biocarriers for biofilm immobilization in wastewater treatments: a review	60
Role of indoor aerosols for COVID-19 viral transmission: a review	60
Sustainable adsorbents for the removal of pesticides from water: a review	60
Microbial degradation of recalcitrant pesticides: a review	59
Lower COVID-19 mortality in Italian forested areas suggests immunoprotection by Mediterranean plants	59
Integration of biogas systems into a carbon zero and hydrogen economy: a review	58
Carbon materials as CO2 adsorbents: a review	58
Environmental chemistry is most relevant to study coronavirus pandemics	56
Microwave pyrolysis of coal, biomass and plastic waste: a review	56
Carbon-based membrane materials and applications in water and wastewater treatment: a review	56
Efficient photocatalytic mineralization of polymethylmethacrylate and polystyrene nanoplastics by TiO2/β-SiC alveolar foams	56
Phytoremediation using genetically engineered plants to remove metals: a review	55
Recycling municipal, agricultural and industrial waste into energy, fertilizers, food and construction materials, and economic feasibility: a review	55
Methods to control harmful algal blooms: a review	54
Green construction for low-carbon cities: a review	54
Seaweed for climate mitigation, wastewater treatment, bioenergy, bioplastic, biochar, food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics: a review	54
Fundamentals, synthesis, characterization and environmental applications of layered double hydroxides: a review	54
Magnetic nanoadsorbents for micropollutant removal in real water treatment: a review	53
Synthesis of iron-based magnetic nanocomposites and applications in adsorption processes for water treatment: a review	53
Microplastics in mangroves and coral reef ecosystems: a review	53
Photocatalytic optical fibers for degradation of organic pollutants in wastewater: a review	52
Calculation of adsorption isotherms by statistical physics models: a review	52
Chromite mining pollution, environmental impact, toxicity and phytoremediation: a review	52
Forest-bathing and physical activity as weapons against COVID-19: a review	52
Ashes from organic waste as reagents in synthetic chemistry: a review	52
Ionic liquids for the removal of sulfur and nitrogen compounds in fuels: a review	51
Microwave-assisted dry reforming of methane for syngas production: a review	51
Biopolymer-supported TiO2 as a sustainable photocatalyst for wastewater treatment: a review	50
How human thermal plume influences near-human transport of respiratory droplets and airborne particles: a review	50
Thermochemical conversion of municipal solid waste into energy and hydrogen: a review	50
Fabrication, functionalization and performance of doped photocatalysts for dye degradation and mineralization: a review	50
Solar photo-oxidation of recalcitrant industrial wastewater: a review	50
Engineered nanomaterials in the environment: bioaccumulation, biomagnification and biotransformation	49
Back to plastic pollution in COVID times	49
Tracing the origins of SARS-COV-2 in coronavirus phylogenies: a review	48
Electrodeionization theory, mechanism and environmental applications. A review	48
Fuel production using membrane reactors: a review	48
Factors influencing the fate of oil spilled on shorelines: a review	48
Adsorbents for glyphosate removal in contaminated waters: a review	47
Lactate detection sensors for food, clinical and biological applications: 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
MoS2-based nanocomposites: synthesis, structure, and applications in water remediation and energy storage: a review	47
Green synthesis of biologically active heterocycles of medicinal importance: a review	47
SARS-CoV-2 is rapidly inactivated at high temperature	46
Microextraction of bioactive compounds using deep eutectic solvents: a review	46
Sandstorms and desertification in Mongolia, an example of future climate events: a review	46
Advanced techniques to remove phosphates and nitrates from waters: a review	45
Classical and alternative disinfection strategies to control the COVID-19 virus in healthcare facilities: a review	45
Analytical methods for microplastics in the environment: a review	45
Manganese oxide as an effective electrode material for energy storage: a review	45
Catalytic systems for enhanced carbon dioxide reforming of methane: a review	45
Methods to prepare biosorbents and magnetic sorbents for water treatment: a review	45
Nanotechnology-based controlled release of sustainable fertilizers. A review	44
Occurrence, transformation, bioaccumulation, risk and analysis of pharmaceutical and personal care products from wastewater: a review	44
Ecotoxicity of copper input and accumulation for soil biodiversity in vineyards	44
Nanotechnology for cleaner leather production: a review	44

Removal of bisphenol A from wastewater by physical, chemical and biological remediation techniques. A review	43
Nutrient recovery from wastewater and reuse in agriculture: a review	43
Green ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents for desulphurization, denitrification, biomass, biodiesel, bioethanol and hydrogen fuels: a review	43
Pyrolysis-catalytic upgrading of bio-oil and pyrolysis-catalytic steam reforming of biogas: a review	42
Catalytic conversion of lignocellulosic polysaccharides to commodity biochemicals: a review	42
Methanol fuel production, utilization, and techno-economy: a review	42
Lead pollution and bacterial bioremediation: a review	42
A meta-analysis of the ecotoxicological impact of viticultural practices on soil biodiversity	42
COVID-19 transmission, vulnerability, persistence and nanotherapy: a review	42
Techniques to improve the stability of biodiesel: a review	42
Indoor formaldehyde removal by catalytic oxidation, adsorption and nanofibrous membranes: a review	42
Self-healing concrete for sustainable buildings. A review	41
History of cyclodextrin-based polymers in food and pharmacy: a review	41
Nanoferrites heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production from soybean and canola oil: a review	41
Polylactic acid synthesis, biodegradability, conversion to microplastics and toxicity: a review	41
Synthesis and applications of nano-MgO and composites for medicine, energy, and environmental remediation: a review	41
Passive and grab sampling methods to assess pesticide residues in water. A review	40
Biosensors for toxic metals, polychlorinated biphenyls, biological oxygen demand, endocrine disruptors, hormones, dioxin, phenolic and organophosphorus compounds: a review	40
Capture of carbon dioxide using solid carbonaceous and non-carbonaceous adsorbents: a review	40
Nanoplastic occurrence, transformation and toxicity: a review	40
Formation, antimicrobial activity, and biomedical performance of plant-based nanoparticles: a review	40
Analysis, fate and toxicity of chiral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in wastewaters and the environment: a review	39
Nanotechnology for delivery of natural therapeutic substances: a review	39
Air pollution: new bio-based ionic liquids absorb both hydrophobic and hydrophilic volatile organic compounds with high efficiency	39
Sequential production of hydrogen and methane by anaerobic digestion of organic wastes: a review	39
Production and environmental applications of gelatin-based composite adsorbents for contaminants removal: a review	39
Membrane applications for microbial energy conversion: a review	38
Processes and separation technologies for the production of fuel-grade bioethanol: a review	38
Backward transmission of COVID-19 from humans to animals may propagate reinfections and induce vaccine failure	38
Ionic liquids to remove toxic metal pollution	38
Old growth forests and large old trees as critical organisms connecting ecosystems and human health. A review	38
Phycoremediation of wastewater by microalgae: a review	38
COVID-19 drugs in aquatic systems: a review	38
Transitional metal chalcogenide nanostructures for remediation and energy: a review	38
Invasive plants as biosorbents for environmental remediation: a review	37
Higher photocatalytic removal of organic pollutants using pangolin-like composites made of 3–4 atomic layers of MoS2 nanosheets deposited on tourmaline	37
Pseudoviruses for the assessment of coronavirus disinfection by ozone	37
Cultivation of microalgae on liquid anaerobic digestate for depollution, biofuels and cosmetics: a review	37
Pollutant analysis using passive samplers: principles, sorbents, calibration and applications. A review	37
Hydrogen production from waste gasification followed by membrane filtration: a review	37
Nanomaterials for remediation of contaminants: a review	36
Materials, fuels, upgrading, economy, and life cycle assessment of the pyrolysis of algal and lignocellulosic biomass: a review	36
Biorefinery of marine macroalgae into high-tech bioproducts: a review	36
Detection and disinfection of COVID-19 virus in wastewater	36
Electrochemical calcareous deposition in seawater. A review	36
Applications of gaseous chlorine dioxide for antimicrobial food packaging: a review	36
Conducting polymers/zinc oxide-based photocatalysts for environmental remediation: a review	35
Biotechnological methods to remove microplastics: a review	35
Water decontamination using bio-based, chemically functionalized, doped, and ionic liquid-enhanced adsorbents: review	35
Open defecation and squat toilets, an overlooked risk of fecal transmission of COVID-19 and other pathogens in developing communities	34
Short-chain and long-chain fluorosurfactants in firefighting foam: a review	34
Graphene-based materials for environmental applications: a review	34
Nonylphenol occurrence, distribution, toxicity and analytical methods in freshwater	34
Green remediation of pharmaceutical wastes using biochar: a review	34
Cellulose-based beads for the adsorptive removal of wastewater effluents: a review	34
Analysis and removal of pharmaceutical residues from wastewater using membrane bioreactors: a review	33
Remediation of pharmaceuticals from contaminated water by molecularly imprinted polymers: a review	33
Enzyme-loaded nanoparticles for the degradation of wastewater contaminants: a review	33
Synthesis of nanoparticles using microorganisms and their applications: a review	33
Optical nanosensors based on fluorescent carbon dots for the detection of water contaminants: a review	33
Anaerobic digestion and recycling of kitchen waste: a review	32
FeCu-biochar enhances the removal of antibacterial sulfapyridine from groundwater by activation of persulfate	32
Lignocellulose, algal biomass, biofuels and biohydrogen: a review	32
Carbon-based heterogeneous photocatalysts for water cleaning technologies: a review	32
Bimetallic atomic site catalysts for CO2 reduction reactions: a review	32
Toxicity and behavioral response of zebrafish exposed to combined microplastic and bisphenol analogues	32
Environmental risks and the potential benefits of nanopesticides: a review	32
Links between chronic exposure to outdoor air pollution and cardiovascular diseases: a review	32
Hydrogels for the removal of the methylene blue dye from wastewater: a review	31
Effective removal of the rare earth element dysprosium from wastewater with polyurethane sponge-supported graphene oxide–titanium phosphate	31
Biotreatment strategies for the removal of microplastics from freshwater systems. A review	31
Toxicity of the acetamiprid insecticide for mammals: a review	31
Inorganic nanoparticles for natural product delivery: a review	31
Metal–organic frameworks for active food packaging. A review	31
Sources, chemistry, bioremediation and social aspects of arsenic-contaminated waters: a review	31
Advanced monitoring of hydroponic solutions using ion-selective electrodes and the internet of things: a review	31
CO2 sequestration: high conversion of gypsum into CaCO3 by ultrasonic carbonation	30
Coupled electrochemical methods for nitrogen and phosphorus recovery from wastewater: a review	30
Artificial intelligence for waste management in smart cities: a review	30
Will the COVID-19 pandemic end with the Delta and Omicron variants?	30
Engineered nanomaterials for biomedical applications and their toxicity: a review	30
Impact of farming systems on soil ecological quality: a meta-analysis	30
Ultrasound-intensified biodiesel production from algal biomass: a review	30
The impact of successive COVID-19 lockdowns on people mobility, lockdown efficiency, and municipal solid waste	29
Deep eutectic solvents in the transformation of biomass into biofuels and fine chemicals: a review	29
Large scale control of surface ozone by relative humidity observed during warm seasons in China	29
Nanoplastics are potentially more dangerous than microplastics	29
Biofuel production, hydrogen production and water remediation by photocatalysis, biocatalysis and electrocatalysis	29
Nanofertilizers for sustainable fruit production: a review	29
Porous materials for the recovery of rare earth elements, platinum group metals, and other valuable metals: a review	29
Interfacial solar steam generation by wood-based devices to produce drinking water: a review	28
Cyclodextrin–epichlorohydrin polymers synthesis, characterization and applications to wastewater treatment: a review	28
Bacterial cellulose biotextiles for the future of sustainable fashion: a review	28
Engineered magnetic oxides nanoparticles as efficient sorbents for wastewater remediation: a review	28
Current understanding of the surface contamination and contact transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare settings	27