Journal overview

Chemistry of the Total Environment (COTE) is an international, peer-reviewed journal published by Glintplus. It covers chemical interactions across environmental systems, including contaminant fate and transport, human exposure and health effects, and environmental remediation. COTE welcomes original research that advances understanding of chemical processes and supports the management of harmful substances in the environment.

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Journal information

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Open access
eISSN
2971-7035

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Current Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)

Published 2025-07-17

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