Ji-Zhuang Chu

Naphthenic acids as emerging petroleum-derived contaminants: Environmental fate, ecotoxicological effects, and human health implications.

Oil pollution represents a significant global environmental threat, with naphthenic acids (NAs) - naturally occurring carboxylic acid derivatives in crude oil-emerging as critical pollutants due to their persistence, bioaccumulation potential, and multifaceted toxicity. This review critically synthesizes current knowle...