[Research Progress on Passive Sampling Technology for Emerging Contaminants in the Environment].

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Analytical Chemistry
• Toxicology

Background:

• Emerging contaminants pose risks due to bioaccumulation and persistence.
• Environmental monitoring is crucial for assessing ecological and human health impacts.
• Passive sampling offers advantages in convenience and cost-effectiveness for monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the progress of passive sampling technology for emerging contaminants.
• To document applications in environmental matrices like air, water, soil, and sediment.
• To highlight advancements in portable and wearable passive samplers for personal exposure.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of passive sampling technologies and their applications.
• Analysis of research on passive samplers for emerging contaminants in various environmental media.
• Documentation of individual portable passive sampling developments.

Main Results:

• Passive sampling is increasingly applied to monitor emerging contaminants across diverse environments.
• Wearable passive samplers provide accurate and convenient monitoring of individual exposure.
• Research is advancing in sampling materials, sampler design, and pollutant scope.

Conclusions:

• Passive sampling technology is a valuable tool for environmental monitoring of emerging contaminants.
• Future research will focus on material science, novel sampler designs, and expanded applications.
• This technology will play a key role in managing emerging contaminants and protecting public health.