Environmental Chemistry Letters

Article	Citations
Strategies for mitigation of climate change: a review	612
Green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts: a review	555
Municipal solid waste management and landfilling technologies: a review	483
Strategies to achieve a carbon neutral society: a review	443
Recent advances in carbon capture storage and utilisation technologies: a review	410
Basics and properties of deep eutectic solvents: a review	400
Removal of chromium from wastewater by membrane filtration, chemical precipitation, ion exchange, adsorption electrocoagulation, electrochemical reduction, electrodialysis, electrodeionization, photoc	324
Conversion of biomass to biofuels and life cycle assessment: a review	303
Advanced materials and technologies for supercapacitors used in energy conversion and storage: a review	282
Hydrogen production, storage, utilisation and environmental impacts: a review	280
Polymeric composite materials for radiation shielding: a review	275
Heterojunction photocatalysts for degradation of the tetracycline antibiotic: a review	252
Thermochemical conversion of plastic waste to fuels: a review	209
Interaction of freshwater microplastics with biota and heavy metals: a review	209
Cost, environmental impact, and resilience of renewable energy under a changing climate: a review	201
Biochar for agronomy, animal farming, anaerobic digestion, composting, water treatment, soil remediation, construction, energy storage, and carbon sequestration: a review	198
Microplastic pollution in soil and groundwater: a review	184
Carbon dioxide capture using liquid absorption methods: a review	181
Environmental applications of carbon-based materials: a review	179
Step-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts for solar energy, water splitting, CO2 conversion, and bacterial inactivation: a review	176
Microbial degradation of microplastics by enzymatic processes: a review	175
Removal of emerging contaminants from wastewater using advanced treatments. A review	173
Innovations in applications and prospects of bioplastics and biopolymers: a review	171
Worldwide cases of water pollution by emerging contaminants: a review	169
Circular economy strategies for combating climate change and other environmental issues	169

Photocatalysis for removal of environmental pollutants and fuel production: a review	157
Can the coronavirus disease be transmitted from food? A review of evidence, risks, policies and knowledge gaps	154
Catalytic activity of metals in heterogeneous Fenton-like oxidation of wastewater contaminants: a review	147
Production, characterization, activation and environmental applications of engineered biochar: a review	138
Tailoring cadmium sulfide-based photocatalytic nanomaterials for water decontamination: a review	137
Preparation and antibacterial properties of gold nanoparticles: a review	132
Magnetite nanoparticles as sorbents for dye removal: a review	130
Functionalization of polymers and nanomaterials for water treatment, food packaging, textile and biomedical applications: a review	126
Microplastic sources, formation, toxicity and remediation: a review	125
Renewable cellulosic nanocomposites for food packaging to avoid fossil fuel plastic pollution: a review	124
Ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents and liquid polymers as green solvents in carbon capture technologies: a review	124
Edible films and coatings for food packaging applications: a review	123
Techniques and modeling of polyphenol extraction from food: a review	123
Air pollution by NO2 and PM2.5 explains COVID-19 infection severity by overexpression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in respiratory cells: a review	121
Gasification of refuse-derived fuel from municipal solid waste for energy production: a review	120
Nanoemulsions for health, food, and cosmetics: a review	114
Algal biomass valorization for biofuel production and carbon sequestration: a review	113
Electrocatalytic conversion of nitrate waste into ammonia: a review	112
130 years of cyclodextrin discovery for health, food, agriculture, and the industry: a review	108
Metal oxide electron transport materials for perovskite solar cells: a review	107
Methods of detection of food-borne pathogens: a review	107
Food preservation techniques and nanotechnology for increased shelf life of fruits, vegetables, beverages and spices: a review	107
Phosphorus adsorption by functionalized biochar: a review	105
Nanoemulsions of essential oils to improve solubility, stability and permeability: a review	103
Biochar production, activation and adsorptive applications: a review	100
Plant-derived silica nanoparticles and composites for biosensors, bioimaging, drug delivery and supercapacitors: a review	99
Green technology for the industrial production of biofuels and bioproducts from microalgae: a review	93
Electronic waste generation, regulation and metal recovery: a review	92
Effects of anaerobic digestion of food waste on biogas production and environmental impacts: a review	90
Microalgae for biofuels, wastewater treatment and environmental monitoring	89
ZnO-based heterostructures as photocatalysts for hydrogen generation and depollution: a review	88
Occurrence, toxicity and adsorptive removal of the chloramphenicol antibiotic in water: a review	88
Occurrence, toxicity and remediation of polyethylene terephthalate plastics. A review	87
Industrial biochar systems for atmospheric carbon removal: a review	87
Indium sulfide-based photocatalysts for hydrogen production and water cleaning: a review	87
Strategies to save energy in the context of the energy crisis: a review	86
Biogas upgrading, economy and utilization: a review	86
Synthesis and application of titanium dioxide photocatalysis for energy, decontamination and viral disinfection: a review	85
Chemical, physical and biological methods to convert lignocellulosic waste into value-added products. A review	85
Microalgae for biofuel production and removal of heavy metals: a review	83
Mechanism and kinetics of adsorption and removal of heavy metals from wastewater using nanomaterials	83
Green synthesis of ZrO2 nanoparticles and nanocomposites for biomedical and environmental applications: a review	83
Immobilization of laccases and applications for the detection and remediation of pollutants: a review	82
Production of optically pure lactic acid by microbial fermentation: a review	81
Speciation, toxicity, microbial remediation and phytoremediation of soil chromium contamination	81
On‑site sensing of pesticides using point‑of‑care biosensors: a review	80
Photocatalytic, electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide: a review	80
Microplastic sampling techniques in freshwaters and sediments: a review	79
Recycling municipal, agricultural and industrial waste into energy, fertilizers, food and construction materials, and economic feasibility: a review	77
Nanoparticles in the soil–plant system: a review	75

Magnetic materials and magnetic separation of dyes from aqueous solutions: a review	74
Methods to prepare biosorbents and magnetic sorbents for water treatment: a review	74
Sustainable adsorbents for the removal of pesticides from water: a review	74
Seaweed for climate mitigation, wastewater treatment, bioenergy, bioplastic, biochar, food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics: a review	73
Pharmaceutical and biomedical applications of cellulose nanofibers: a review	72
Hydrothermal carbonization of biomass and waste: A review	71
Silkworm and spider silk electrospinning: a review	71
Occurrence and removal of antibiotics from industrial wastewater	71
How to decrease pharmaceuticals in the environment? A review	71
Microbial degradation of recalcitrant pesticides: a review	70
Integration of biogas systems into a carbon zero and hydrogen economy: a review	70
Calculation of adsorption isotherms by statistical physics models: a review	69
Biocarriers for biofilm immobilization in wastewater treatments: a review	68
Analytical methods for microplastics in the environment: a review	67
Transition metal-based metal–organic frameworks for environmental applications: a review	67
Techniques of lipid extraction from microalgae for biofuel production: a review	67
Methanol fuel production, utilization, and techno-economy: a review	67
Efficient photocatalytic mineralization of polymethylmethacrylate and polystyrene nanoplastics by TiO2/β-SiC alveolar foams	67
Role of indoor aerosols for COVID-19 viral transmission: a review	64
Green construction for low-carbon cities: a review	64
Phytoremediation using genetically engineered plants to remove metals: a review	63
Biopolymer-supported TiO2 as a sustainable photocatalyst for wastewater treatment: a review	63
Carbon materials as CO2 adsorbents: a review	63
Thermochemical conversion of municipal solid waste into energy and hydrogen: a review	62
Microplastics in mangroves and coral reef ecosystems: a review	62
Photocatalytic optical fibers for degradation of organic pollutants in wastewater: a review	61
Lower COVID-19 mortality in Italian forested areas suggests immunoprotection by Mediterranean plants	60
Carbon-based membrane materials and applications in water and wastewater treatment: a review	60
Polylactic acid synthesis, biodegradability, conversion to microplastics and toxicity: a review	60
Microwave pyrolysis of coal, biomass and plastic waste: a review	60
Methods to control harmful algal blooms: a review	60
Fundamentals, synthesis, characterization and environmental applications of layered double hydroxides: a review	58
Chromite mining pollution, environmental impact, toxicity and phytoremediation: a review	57
Synthesis of iron-based magnetic nanocomposites and applications in adsorption processes for water treatment: a review	57
Magnetic nanoadsorbents for micropollutant removal in real water treatment: a review	57
Solar photo-oxidation of recalcitrant industrial wastewater: a review	56
Lactate detection sensors for food, clinical and biological applications: a review	56
Microwave-assisted dry reforming of methane for syngas production: a review	56
Sandstorms and desertification in Mongolia, an example of future climate events: a review	55
Fabrication, functionalization and performance of doped photocatalysts for dye degradation and mineralization: a review	55
Microextraction of bioactive compounds using deep eutectic solvents: a review	54
Back to plastic pollution in COVID times	54
Ionic liquids for the removal of sulfur and nitrogen compounds in fuels: a review	54
Formation, antimicrobial activity, and biomedical performance of plant-based nanoparticles: a review	54
Factors influencing the fate of oil spilled on shorelines: a review	53
How human thermal plume influences near-human transport of respiratory droplets and airborne particles: a review	53
Occurrence, transformation, bioaccumulation, risk and analysis of pharmaceutical and personal care products from wastewater: a review	53
Ashes from organic waste as reagents in synthetic chemistry: a review	53
Manganese oxide as an effective electrode material for energy storage: a review	52
Synthesis and applications of nano-MgO and composites for medicine, energy, and environmental remediation: a review	52
Forest-bathing and physical activity as weapons against COVID-19: a review	52
Biotechnological methods to remove microplastics: a review	52
Nanoplastics are potentially more dangerous than microplastics	52
Nanotechnology-based controlled release of sustainable fertilizers. A review	52
Adsorbents for glyphosate removal in contaminated waters: a review	52
Materials, fuels, upgrading, economy, and life cycle assessment of the pyrolysis of algal and lignocellulosic biomass: a review	51
Indoor formaldehyde removal by catalytic oxidation, adsorption and nanofibrous membranes: a review	51
Green ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents for desulphurization, denitrification, biomass, biodiesel, bioethanol and hydrogen fuels: a review	51
Biofuel production, hydrogen production and water remediation by photocatalysis, biocatalysis and electrocatalysis	51
Lead pollution and bacterial bioremediation: a review	51
MoS2-based nanocomposites: synthesis, structure, and applications in water remediation and energy storage: a review	51
Tracing the origins of SARS-COV-2 in coronavirus phylogenies: a review	50
Green synthesis of biologically active heterocycles of medicinal importance: a review	50
Catalytic systems for enhanced carbon dioxide reforming of methane: a review	50
Nanoplastic occurrence, transformation and toxicity: a review	50
Ecotoxicity of copper input and accumulation for soil biodiversity in vineyards	50
Advanced techniques to remove phosphates and nitrates from waters: a review	50
Nanotechnology for cleaner leather production: a review	49
Pyrolysis-catalytic upgrading of bio-oil and pyrolysis-catalytic steam reforming of biogas: a review	49
Catalytic conversion of lignocellulosic polysaccharides to commodity biochemicals: a review	49
Removal of bisphenol A from wastewater by physical, chemical and biological remediation techniques. A review	48
Old growth forests and large old trees as critical organisms connecting ecosystems and human health. A review	48
Transitional metal chalcogenide nanostructures for remediation and energy: a review	48
Self-healing concrete for sustainable buildings. A review	48
Less COVID-19 deaths in southern and insular Italy explained by forest bathing, Mediterranean environment, and antiviral plant volatile organic compounds	48
Nanoferrites heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production from soybean and canola oil: a review	48
Artificial intelligence for waste management in smart cities: a review	47
Techniques to improve the stability of biodiesel: a review	47
Nutrient recovery from wastewater and reuse in agriculture: a review	47
Social, environmental, and economic consequences of integrating renewable energies in the electricity sector: a review	47

Biotreatment strategies for the removal of microplastics from freshwater systems. A review	47
A meta-analysis of the ecotoxicological impact of viticultural practices on soil biodiversity	46
Classical and alternative disinfection strategies to control the COVID-19 virus in healthcare facilities: a review	46
COVID-19 drugs in aquatic systems: a review	46
SARS-CoV-2 is rapidly inactivated at high temperature	46
History of cyclodextrin-based polymers in food and pharmacy: a review	45
COVID-19 transmission, vulnerability, persistence and nanotherapy: a review	45
Capture of carbon dioxide using solid carbonaceous and non-carbonaceous adsorbents: a review	45
Anaerobic digestion and recycling of kitchen waste: a review	44
Sequential production of hydrogen and methane by anaerobic digestion of organic wastes: a review	43
Ionic liquids to remove toxic metal pollution	43
Remediation of pharmaceuticals from contaminated water by molecularly imprinted polymers: a review	43
Green remediation of pharmaceutical wastes using biochar: a review	43
Processes and separation technologies for the production of fuel-grade bioethanol: a review	43
Phycoremediation of wastewater by microalgae: a review	43
Graphene-based materials for environmental applications: a review	43
Production and environmental applications of gelatin-based composite adsorbents for contaminants removal: a review	43
Higher photocatalytic removal of organic pollutants using pangolin-like composites made of 3–4 atomic layers of MoS2 nanosheets deposited on tourmaline	42
Cultivation of microalgae on liquid anaerobic digestate for depollution, biofuels and cosmetics: a review	42
Invasive plants as biosorbents for environmental remediation: a review	42
Toxicity of the acetamiprid insecticide for mammals: a review	42
Biosensors for toxic metals, polychlorinated biphenyls, biological oxygen demand, endocrine disruptors, hormones, dioxin, phenolic and organophosphorus compounds: a review	42
Hydrogels for the removal of the methylene blue dye from wastewater: a review	42
Nonylphenol occurrence, distribution, toxicity and analytical methods in freshwater	41
Nanomaterials for remediation of contaminants: a review	41
Conducting polymers/zinc oxide-based photocatalysts for environmental remediation: a review	41