Southeast Asia’s environmental challenges: emergence of new contaminants and advancements in testing methods
Jacky Bhagat,
Nisha Singh,
Yasuhito Shimada
Abstract:Emerging contaminants, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, microplastics, and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, pose a major threat to both ecosystems and human health in Southeast Asia. As this region undergoes rapid industrialization and urbanization, the increasing presence of unconventional pollutants in water bodies, soil, and various organisms has become an alarming concern. This review comprehensively examines the environmental challenges posed by emerging contaminants in Southeast As… Show more
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