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Marumure J, Simbanegavi TT, Makuvara Z, Karidzagundi R, Alufasi R, Goredema M, Gufe C, Chaukura N, Halabowski D, Gwenzi W. Emerging organic contaminants in drinking water systems: Human intake, emerging health risks, and future research directions. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 356:141699. [PMID: 38554874 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Few earlier reviews on emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) in drinking water systems (DWS) focused on their detection, behaviour, removal and fate. Reviews on multiple exposure pathways, human intake estimates, and health risks including toxicokinetics, and toxicodynamics of EOCs in DWS are scarce. This review presents recent advances in human intake and health risks of EOCs in DWS. First, an overview of the evidence showing that DWS harbours a wide range of EOCs is presented. Multiple human exposure to EOCs occurs via ingestion of drinking water and beverages, inhalation and dermal pathways are discussed. A potential novel exposure may occur via the intravenous route in dialysis fluids. Analysis of global data on pharmaceutical pollution in rivers showed that the cumulative concentrations (μg L-1) of pharmaceuticals (mean ± standard error of the mean) were statistically more than two times significantly higher (p = 0.011) in South America (11.68 ± 5.29), Asia (9.97 ± 3.33), Africa (9.48 ± 2.81) and East Europe (8.09 ± 4.35) than in high-income regions (2.58 ± 0.48). Maximum cumulative concentrations of pharmaceuticals (μg L-1) decreased in the order; Asia (70.7) had the highest value followed by South America (68.8), Africa (51.3), East Europe (32.0) and high-income regions (17.1) had the least concentration. The corresponding human intake via ingestion of untreated river water was also significantly higher in low- and middle-income regions than in their high-income counterparts. For each region, the daily intake of pharmaceuticals was highest in infants, followed by children and then adults. A critique of the human health hazards, including toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics of EOCs is presented. Emerging health hazards of EOCs in DWS include; (1) long-term latent and intergenerational effects, (2) the interactive health effects of EOC mixtures, (3) the challenges of multifinality and equifinality, and (4) the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease hypothesis. Finally, research needs on human health hazards of EOCs in DWS are presented.
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- Jerikias Marumure
- Department of Physics, Geography and Environmental Science, School of Natural Sciences, Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, Zimbabwe; Department of Life and Consumer Sciences, School of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, South Africa
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- Department of Soil Science and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, Environment, and Food Systems, University of Zimbabwe, P. O. Box MP 167, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Department of Physics, Geography and Environmental Science, School of Natural Sciences, Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, Zimbabwe; Department of Life and Consumer Sciences, School of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, South Africa
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- Materials Development Unit, Zimbabwe Open University, P.O. Box MP1119 Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Biological Sciences Department, Bindura University of Science Education, 741 Chimurenga Road, Off Trojan Road, P. Bag 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe
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- Biological Sciences Department, Bindura University of Science Education, 741 Chimurenga Road, Off Trojan Road, P. Bag 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe
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- Department of Veterinary Technical Services, Central Veterinary Laboratories, Box CY55, 18A Borrowdale Road, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Department of Physical and Earth Sciences, Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley, 8301, South Africa
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- University of Lodz, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, Department of Ecology and Vertebrate Zoology, Lodz, Poland
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- Currently: Biosystems and Environmental Engineering Research Group, 380, New Adylin, Westgate, Harare, Zimbabwe; Formerly: Alexander von Humboldt Fellow & Guest/Visiting Professor, Grassland Science and Renewable Plant Resources, Faculty of Organic Agricultural Sciences, Universität Kassel, Steinstraße 19, D-37213, Witzenhausen, Germany; Formerly: Alexander von Humboldt Fellow and Guest Professor, Leibniz-Institut für Agrartechnik und Bioökonomie e.V. (ATB), Max-Eyth-Allee 100, D-14469 Potsdam, Germany.
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Dong L, Li S, Huang J, Li WJ, Ali M. Co-occurrence, toxicity, and biotransformation pathways of metformin and its intermediate product guanylurea: Current state and future prospects for enhanced biodegradation strategy. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 921:171108. [PMID: 38395159 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Accumulation of metformin and its biotransformation product "guanylurea" are posing an increasing concern due to their low biodegradability under natural attenuated conditions. Therefore, in this study, we reviewed the unavoidable function of metformin in human body and the route of its release in different water ecosystems. In addition, metformin and its biotransformation product guanylurea in aquatic environments caused certain toxic effects on aquatic organisms which include neurotoxicity, endocrine disruption, production of ROS, and acetylcholinesterase disturbance in aquatic organisms. Moreover, microorganisms are the first to expose and deal with the release of these contaminants, therefore, the mechanisms of biodegradation pathways of metformin and guanylurea under aerobic and anaerobic environments were studied. It has been reported that certain microbes, such as Aminobacter sp. and Pseudomonas putida can carry potential enzymatic pathways to degrade the dead-end product "guanylurea", and hence guanylurea is no longer the dead-end product of metformin. However, these microbes can easily be affected by certain geochemical cycles, therefore, we proposed certain strategies that can be helpful in the enhanced biodegradation of metformin and its biotransformation product guanylurea. A better understanding of the biodegradation potential is imperative to improve the use of these approaches for the sustainable and cost-effective remediation of the emerging contaminants of concern, metformin and guanylurea in the near future.
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- Lei Dong
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China; School of Life Science, Jiaying University, Meizhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China; Advanced Water Technology Laboratory, National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China..
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Huang F, Tang J, Xu L, Campos LC. Deciphering the synergistic effects of photolysis and biofiltration to actuate elimination of estrogens in natural water matrix. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 249:120976. [PMID: 38064783 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.120976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The presence of estrogens in water environments has raised concerns for human health and ecosystems balance. These substances possess potent estrogenic properties, causing severe disruptions in endocrine systems and leading to reproductive and developmental problems. Unfortunately, conventional treatment methods struggle to effectively remove estrogens and mitigate their effects, necessitating technological innovation. This study investigates the effectiveness of a novel sequential photolysis-granular activated carbon (GAC) sandwich biofiltration (GSBF) system in removing estrogens (E1, E2, E3, and EE2) and improving general water quality parameters. The results indicate that combining photolysis pre-treatment with GSBF consistently achieved satisfactory performance in terms of turbidity, dissolved organic carbon (DOC), UV254, and microbial reduction, with over 77.5 %, 80.2 %, 89.7 %, and 92 % reduction, respectively. Furthermore, this approach effectively controlled the growth of microbial biomass under UV irradiation, preventing excessive head loss. To assess estrogen removal, liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS) measured their concentrations, while bioassays determined estrogenicity. The findings demonstrate that GSBF systems, with and without photolysis installation, achieved over 96.2 % removal for estrogens when the spike concentration of each targeted compound was 10 µg L-1, successfully reducing estrogenicity (EA/EA0) to levels below 0.05. Additionally, the study evaluated the impact of different thicknesses of GAC layer filling (8 cm, 16 cm, and 24 cm) and found no significant difference (p>0.05) in estrogen and estrogenicity removal among them.
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- Fan Huang
- Centre for Urban Sustainability and Resilience, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom; State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom; Industrial Catalysis Center, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Centre for Urban Sustainability and Resilience, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Urban Sustainability and Resilience, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom.
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Schreiber F, Donato FF, Kemmerich M, Zanella R, Camargo ER, Avila LAD. Efficiency of home water filters on pesticide removal from drinking water. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 341:122936. [PMID: 37979648 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Water pollution via natural and anthropogenic activities has become a global problem, which can lead to short and long-term impacts on humans' health and the ecosystems. Substantial amounts of individual or mixtures of organic pollutants move into the surface water via point and non-point source contamination. Some of these compounds are known to be toxic and difficult to remove from water sources, thus affecting their quality. Moreover, environmental regulations in high-income countries have become very strict for drinking water treatment over the past decades, especially regarding pesticides. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of different residential water treatments to remove 13 pesticides with distinct physicochemical characteristics from the drinking water. Nine water treatments were used: four membrane filters, an activated carbon filter, ultraviolet radiation, reverse osmosis, ion exchange resins, and ozonation. The trial was performed with tap water contaminated with an environmental concentration of 13 pesticides. According to the results, activated carbon and reverse osmosis were 100% efficient for pesticide removal, followed by ion exchange resins and ultraviolet radiation. Membrane filters, in general, showed low efficiency and should, therefore, not be used for this purpose.
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- Fábio Schreiber
- Laboratory of Environmental Fate of Herbicide, Department of Crop Protection, Federal University of Pelotas, Capão do Leão, RS, 96160-000, Brazil; F.S. Farm Limited, Itaí District, Ijuí, RS, 98717-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pesticides Residues Analysis, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000 - Camobi, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-000, Brazil; Education Department of the Polytechnic College, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000 - Camobi, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Fate of Herbicide, Department of Crop Protection, Federal University of Pelotas, Capão do Leão, RS, 96160-000, Brazil; Laboratory of Pesticides Residues Analysis, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000 - Camobi, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-000, Brazil; Federal University of Pampa, Chromatography and Food Analysis Research Group, Itaqui, RS, 97650-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pesticides Residues Analysis, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000 - Camobi, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Fate of Herbicide, Department of Crop Protection, Federal University of Pelotas, Capão do Leão, RS, 96160-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Fate of Herbicide, Department of Crop Protection, Federal University of Pelotas, Capão do Leão, RS, 96160-000, Brazil; Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA.
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He X, Luo Y, Yi Y, Su S, Qin W. Peroxymonosulfate activation by Fe-Mn Co-doped biochar for carbamazepine degradation. RSC Adv 2024; 14:1141-1149. [PMID: 38174246 PMCID: PMC10760410 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06065a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Antibiotics in aquatic environments present a serious threat to the ecological environment and human health. Activation of carbon-catalyzed persulfate is a prospective approach for oxidizing antibiotics. There is a pressing need for inexpensive carbon catalysts of high quality. In this study, biochar (BC) modified by Fe, Mn and Fe@Mn was employed to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to degrade carbamazepine (CBZ) in water. The surface of Fe@Mn BC had a dense, stalactite-like morphology comprising a square chassis that was elliptical. The catalyst Fe@Mn-BC possessed the optimal degradation effect (99%) on CBZ at 100 min. Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy and the quenching spectrum suggested that ˙O2- and 1O2 contributed to CBZ degradation.
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- Xinze He
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering College, Nanchang Hangkong University Nanchang 330000 China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering College, Nanchang Hangkong University Nanchang 330000 China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering College, Nanchang Hangkong University Nanchang 330000 China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering College, Nanchang Hangkong University Nanchang 330000 China
- Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing 401122 China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering College, Nanchang Hangkong University Nanchang 330000 China
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Coman C, Hădade N, Pesek S, Silaghi-Dumitrescu R, Moț AC. Removal and degradation of sodium diclofenac via radical-based mechanisms using S. sclerotiorum laccase. J Inorg Biochem 2023; 249:112400. [PMID: 37844532 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2023.112400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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The recently isolated Sclerotinia sclerotiorum laccase was used for the degradation of sodium diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug widely found in the aquatic environment. The Michaelis-Menten parameters, half-life of diclofenac at different pH values in presence of this enzyme and potential inhibitors were evaluated. Diclofenac-based radicals formed in presence of laccase were spin-trapped and detected using EPR spectroscopy. Almost complete diclofenac degradation (> 96%) occurred after a 30-h treatment via radical-based generated oligomers and their rapid precipitation, thus ensuring an unprecedented green formula suitable not only for degradation but also for straightforward removal of the degradation products. High performance liquid chromatography coupled with atmospheric pressure chemical ionization-ion trap mass spectrometry (HPLC-APCI-MS) analyses of the degradation products of diclofenac in aqueous dosage revealed the presence of at least seven products while HR Orbitrap MS analysis showed that the enzymatic treatment produced high molecular weight metabolites through a radical oligomerization mechanism of diclofenac. The enzymatically formed products precipitated and its constituting components were also characterized using UV-vis spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).
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- Cristina Coman
- Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Mihail Kogălniceanu, no. 1, Cluj-Napoca 400084, Romania
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- Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Mihail Kogălniceanu, no. 1, Cluj-Napoca 400084, Romania
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- Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Mihail Kogălniceanu, no. 1, Cluj-Napoca 400084, Romania
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- Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Mihail Kogălniceanu, no. 1, Cluj-Napoca 400084, Romania.
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- Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Mihail Kogălniceanu, no. 1, Cluj-Napoca 400084, Romania
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Chauhan B, Dodamani S, Malik S, Almalki WH, Haque S, Sayyed RZ. Microbial approaches for pharmaceutical wastewater recycling and management for sustainable development: A multicomponent approach. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 237:116983. [PMID: 37640091 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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A microbial-driven approach for effluent treatment, recycling, and management of Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) has been undertaken to mitigate the menace of water contamination. Bioremediation processes are mainly considered the first preference in pharmaceutical wastewater recycling and management. PPCPs are reported as one of the primary sources of emerging contaminants in various water matrices, which raises concern and requires efficient management. Their widespread utilization, persistently high level, and resistance to breaking down make them one of the potentially dangerous compounds causing harm to the ecosystem. Continually increasing PPCPs level PPCPs contaminants in water bodies raised concern for human health as they can produce potential risks with harmful and untoward impacts on our health. PPCPs are composed of multiple diverse compounds used by humans and animals, which include biopharmaceuticals, vitamins and nutritional supplements, antibiotics, counter-prescription drugs, cosmetics products, and unused pharmaceutical products. Personal care products are found to be bioaccumulative, reduce water quality and potentially impact ecological health. However, continual exposure to PPCPs in aquatic organisms, impacts their endocrine function disruption, gene toxicity, and antibiotic resistance. Decreased water quality may result in an outbreak of various water-borne diseases, which could have acute or long-term health complications and may result in an outbreak of various water-borne diseases, which could have acute or long-term effects on public and community health. Polluted water consumption by humans and animals produces serious health hazards and increased susceptibility to water-borne diseases such as carcinogenic organic or inorganic contaminants and infectious pathogens present in water bodies. Many water resource recovery facilities working on various conventional and advanced methods involve the utilization of microbes for filtration and advanced oxidation processes. Therefore, there is an immense need for bioremediation techniques facilitated by mixed cultures of bacteria, algae, and other microbes that can be used as an alternative approach for removing pharmaceutical content from effluent. This review highlights the various sources of PPCPs and their impacts on soil and water bodies, resulting in bioaccumulation. Different techniques are utilized to detect PPCPs, and various control strategies imply controlling, recycling, and managing waste.
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- Bindiya Chauhan
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Parul University, Vadodara, India.
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- Dr. Prabhakar Kore Basic Science Research Center, KAHER, Belagavi, 590010, India.
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Jharkhand, Ranchi, 834001, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Research & Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia; Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Görükle Campus, 16059, Nilüfer, Bursa, Turkey.
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- Department of Microbiology, PSGVP Mandal's S I Patil Arts, G B Patel Science and STKV Sangh Commerce College, Shahada, 425409, India.
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Papaioannou C, Geladakis G, Kommata V, Batargias C, Lagoumintzis G. Insights in Pharmaceutical Pollution: The Prospective Role of eDNA Metabarcoding. TOXICS 2023; 11:903. [PMID: 37999555 PMCID: PMC10675236 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11110903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Environmental pollution is a growing threat to natural ecosystems and one of the world's most pressing concerns. The increasing worldwide use of pharmaceuticals has elevated their status as significant emerging contaminants. Pharmaceuticals enter aquatic environments through multiple pathways related to anthropogenic activity. Their high consumption, insufficient waste treatment, and the incapacity of organisms to completely metabolize them contribute to their accumulation in aquatic environments, posing a threat to all life forms. Various analytical methods have been used to quantify pharmaceuticals. Biotechnology advancements based on next-generation sequencing (NGS) techniques, like eDNA metabarcoding, have enabled the development of new methods for assessing and monitoring the ecotoxicological effects of pharmaceuticals. eDNA metabarcoding is a valuable biomonitoring tool for pharmaceutical pollution because it (a) provides an efficient method to assess and predict pollution status, (b) identifies pollution sources, (c) tracks changes in pharmaceutical pollution levels over time, (d) assesses the ecological impact of pharmaceutical pollution, (e) helps prioritize cleanup and mitigation efforts, and (f) offers insights into the diversity and composition of microbial and other bioindicator communities. This review highlights the issue of aquatic pharmaceutical pollution while emphasizing the importance of using modern NGS-based biomonitoring actions to assess its environmental effects more consistently and effectively.
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- Charikleia Papaioannou
- Department of Biology, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (C.P.); (G.G.); (V.K.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (C.P.); (G.G.); (V.K.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (C.P.); (G.G.); (V.K.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (C.P.); (G.G.); (V.K.)
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Cruz P, Cuccaro A, Pretti C, He Y, Soares AMVM, Freitas R. Comparative subcellular responses to pharmaceutical exposures in the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis: An in vitro study. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 104:104314. [PMID: 37979633 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Pharmaceutical active compounds (PhACs) have raised concerns in the last decade due to their increased consumption and inadequate elimination during discharge, resulting in their introduction into water systems and potential significant threats to non-target organisms. However, few studies have investigated the sublethal impacts of PhAC exposure on marine invertebrates. Thus, the present study aimed to assess tissue-specific responses in Mytilus galloprovincialis to sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), salicylic acid (SA), and caffeine (CAF) (4.0 mg/L, 4.0 mg/L and 2.0 μg/L, respectively). Short-term in vitro exposures with mussel digestive gland and gill tissues were conducted and biochemical responses related to antioxidant and detoxification capacity, cellular damage and neurotoxicity were assessed. The present results clearly showed significant differences in tissue sensitivity and biochemical responses to the contaminants tested. This study highlights the suitability of filter-feeder species as valuable model organisms for studying the sublethal effects of unintended environmental exposures to PhACs.
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- Patrícia Cruz
- Departamento de Biologia, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Departamento de Biologia, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Sea Studies, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, San Piero a Grado (PI), 56122, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, San Piero a Grado (PI), 56122, Italy; Interuniversity Consortium of Marine Biology of Leghorn "G. Bacci", Livorno 57128, Italy
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Departamento de Biologia, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Sea Studies, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Departamento de Biologia, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Sea Studies, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Mengting Z, Duan L, Zhao Y, Song Y, Xia S, Gikas P, Othman MHD, Kurniawan TA. Fabrication, characterization, and application of BiOI@ZIF-8 nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of acetaminophen from aqueous solutions under UV-vis irradiation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 345:118772. [PMID: 37597373 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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This work investigates the use of novel BiOI@ZIF-8 nanocomposite for the removal of acetaminophen (Ace) from synthetic wastewater. The samples were analyzed using FTIR, XRD, XPS, DRS, PL, FESEM-EDS, and ESR techniques. The effects of the loading capacity of ZIF-8 on the photocatalytic oxidation performance of bismuth oxyiodide (BiOI) were studied. The photocatalytic degradation of Ace was maximized by optimizing pH, reaction time and the amount of photocatalyst. On this basis, the removal mechanisms of the target pollutant by the nanocomposite and its photodegradation pathways were elucidated. Under optimized conditions of 1 g/L of composite, pH 6.8, and 4 h of reaction time, it was found that the BiOI@ZIF-8 (w/w = 1:0.01) nanocomposite exhibited the highest Ace removal (94%), as compared to that of other loading ratios at the same Ace concentration of 25 mg/L. Although this result was encouraging, the treated wastewater still did not satisfy the required statutory of 0.2 mg/L. It is suggested that the further biological processes need to be adopted to complement Ace removal in the samples. To sustain its economic viability for wastewater treatment, the spent composite still could be reused for consecutive five cycles with 82% of regeneration efficiency. Overall, this series of work shows that the nanocomposite was a promising photocatalyst for Ace removal from wastewater samples.
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- Zhu Mengting
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing, 100012, China; State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing, 100012, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing, 100012, China; State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing, 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Technical University of Crete, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Chania, 73100, Greece
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Yang C, Yi C, Liao Q, Li N, Zhao Y. Ultrasonication-assisted synthesis of CN-TiO 2 and its photocatalytic degradation of diclofenac under visible light irradiation. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2023; 44:3667-3675. [PMID: 35442155 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2022.2068382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this study, CN codoped TiO2 nanoparticles (CN-TiO2) were fabricated by solvothermal and low temperature calcination methods with the aid of ultrasonication. According to the number of ultrasonic treatments used in the preparation process, the samples were named NN, YN, NY and YY. The characteristics of transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis) were employed to analyse the effect of the ultrasonic treatment step in the synthetic process. The results showed that ultrasonication can increase the CN content in TiO2, reduce the band gap energy, and improve the catalytic performance of the CN-TiO2, and the effect of secondary ultrasound is particularly obvious. The YY obtained by two-step ultrasonication with the lowest band gap energy of 3.07 eV. The photocatalytic activity of the CN-TiO2 was evaluated using the degradation of diclofenac (DCF) under visible light irradiation (white LED strips with an emission wavelength of 450 nm). It was observed that the YY exhibited significantly superior DCF degradation activity. When using 0.4 g L-1 of YY, an excellent DCF degradation of 97% could be reached, which is 1.4 times that of NN (without ultrasonication). Moreover, YY had good visible light photocatalytic activity, and the degradation efficiency of YY for DCF under visible light was comparable to that of a xenon lamp. Therefore, ultrasonication played a critical role in the enhancement of photocatalytic activity during the synthesis of CN-TiO2.
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- Chen Yang
- Key Laboratory of Resources Conversion and Pollution Control of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Provincial Academy of Eco-Environmental Sciences (Provincial Appraisal Center for Ecological and Environmental Engineering), Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Provincial Academy of Eco-Environmental Sciences (Provincial Appraisal Center for Ecological and Environmental Engineering), Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Provincial Academy of Eco-Environmental Sciences (Provincial Appraisal Center for Ecological and Environmental Engineering), Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Conversion and Pollution Control of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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Shooto N. Application of carbon from pomegranate husk for the removal of ibuprofen, cadmium and methylene blue from water. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20268. [PMID: 37810158 PMCID: PMC10560030 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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The presence of pharmaceutical products, dyes, and toxic metal ions in water is a major problem worldwide. This work developed low-cost pomegranate-based materials to uptake ibuprofen, cadmium and methylene blue from water. Pomegranate husks (PPH) were carbonized at 400 °C to form carbonized pomegranate husk (CPH), and nanoparticles were loaded into the carbon surface (NPH) by co-precipitation. SEM micrographs showed that the morphology of carbon was highly porous compared to pristine pomegranate husk. The data for BET revealed that CPH and NPH, had about a 20-fold increase in surface area of 142 m2/g and 190 m2/g respectively compared with 9.27 m2/g for PPH. The composites exhibited larger pore sizes and volumes. TEM images confirmed the loading of nanoparticles. The FTIR results showed that the materials had on their surface oxygenated groups such as -OH, -C]O, -COC and other groups like -NH and -C]C which are anticipated to play an essential role in the sorption of the pollutants. It was found that removal efficiency increased when there was a progressive increase in pollutant concentration for all adsorbents. The best pH value of the solution for the sorption processes was pH 8. The recorded adsorption capacities at pH 8 for Cd(II), IBU and MB were 92.85, 39.77 and 95.89 mg/g for NPH, 72.60, 32.58 and 80.59 mg/g for CPH and 32.78, 16.12 and 40.79 mg/g for PPH. Contact time studies showed three sorption steps. Step 1: rapid increase at the initial stage. Step 2: marginal uptake. Step 3: plateau. The trends indicated that sorption was influenced by temperature variation. The data for the thermodynamic parameter △Ho suggest that all the sorption processes were endothermic; the obtained positive values indicate this. The △Ho for PPH was between (64.33-69.08 kJ/mol), 82.84-86.03 kJ/mol for CPH and 87.17-88.96 kJ/mol for NPH. For PPH, molecular interactions were physisorption, and chemisorption for CPH and NPH. The △So has positive values, showing increased freedom during the sorption. The adsorbents followed PSO based on uptake processes involving syngenetic mechanisms.
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- N.D. Shooto
- Adsorption Laboratory, Natural Sciences Department, Vaal University of Technology, P.O. Box X021, Vanderbijlpark, 1900, South Africa
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Xing T, Wu Y, Wang Q, Sadrnia A, Behmaneshfar A, Dragoi EN. Adsorption of ibuprofen using waste coffee derived carbon architecture: Experimental, kinetic modeling, statistical and bio-inspired optimization. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116223. [PMID: 37245577 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Pharmaceuticals in water are a growing environmental concern, as they can harm aquatic life and human health. To address this issue, an adsorbent made from coffee waste that effectively removes ibuprofen (a common pharmaceutical pollutant) from wastewater was developed. The experimental adsorption phase was planned using a Design of Experiments approach with Box-Behnken strategy. The relation between the ibuprofen removal efficiency and various independent variables, including adsorbent weight (0.01-0.1 g) and pH (3-9), was evaluated via a regression model with 3-level and 4-factors using the Response surface methodology (RSM) . The optimal ibuprofen removal was achieved after 15 min using 0.1 g adsorbent at 32.4 °C and pH = 6.9. Moreover, the process was optimized using two powerful bio-inspired metaheuristics (Bacterial Foraging Optimization and Virus Optimization Algorithm). The adsorption kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics of ibuprofen onto waste coffee-derived activated carbon were modeled at the identified optimal conditions. The Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms were implemented to investigate adsorption equilibrium, and thermodynamic parameters were also calculated. According to the Langmuir isotherm model, the adsorbent's maximum adsorption capacity was 350.00 mg g-1 at 35 °C. The findings revealed that the ibuprofen adsorption was well-matched with the Freundlich isotherm model, indicating multilayer adsorption on heterogeneous sites. The computed positive enthalpy value showed the endothermic nature of ibuprofen adsorption at the adsorbate interface.
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- Tao Xing
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, China.
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Quchan University of Technology, Quchan, Iran.
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.
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- "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University, Bld D. Mangeron No 73, 700050, Iasi, Romania.
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Matos J, Amézquita-Marroquín CP, Lozano JD, Zapata-Rivera J, Giraldo L, Poon PS, Moreno-Piraján JC. Experimental and Theoretical Estimations of Atrazine's Adsorption in Mangosteen-Peel-Derived Nanoporous Carbons. Molecules 2023; 28:5268. [PMID: 37446931 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28135268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Nanoporous carbons were prepared via chemical and physical activation from mangosteen-peel-derived chars. The removal of atrazine was studied due to the bifunctionality of the N groups. Pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, and intraparticle pore diffusion kinetic models were analyzed. Adsorption isotherms were also analyzed according to the Langmuir and Freundlich models. The obtained results were compared against two commercially activated carbons with comparable surface chemistry and porosimetry. The highest uptake was found for carbons with higher content of basic surface groups. The role of the oxygen-containing groups in the removal of atrazine was estimated experimentally using the surface density. The results were compared with the adsorption energy of atrazine theoretically estimated on pristine and functionalized graphene with different oxygen groups using periodic DFT methods. The energy of adsorption followed the same trend observed experimentally, namely the more basic the pH, the more favored the adsorption of atrazine. Micropores played an important role in the uptake of atrazine at low concentrations, but the presence of mesoporous was also required to inhibit the pore mass diffusion limitations. The present work contributes to the understanding of the interactions between triazine-based pollutants and the surface functional groups on nanoporous carbons in the liquid-solid interface.
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- Juan Matos
- Instituto de Ciencias Aplicadas, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago 8900000, Chile
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- Escuela de Ingeniería de los Recursos Naturales y del Ambiente, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad del Valle, Calle 13 100-00, Cali 760035, Colombia
- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de los Andes, Carrera Primera 18A-12, Bogotá 111711, Colombia
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de los Andes, Carrera Primera 18A-12, Bogotá 111711, Colombia
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de los Andes, Carrera Primera 18A-12, Bogotá 111711, Colombia
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Carrera 45, Bogotá 111231, Colombia
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- Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico (UDT), Universidad de Concepción, Barrio Universitario s/n, Concepción 4191996, Chile
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de los Andes, Carrera Primera 18A-12, Bogotá 111711, Colombia
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da Silva DC, Mapukata S, Currie S, Kitos AA, Lanterna AE, Nyokong T, Scaiano JC. Fibrous TiO 2 Alternatives for Semiconductor-Based Catalysts for Photocatalytic Water Remediation Involving Organic Contaminants. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:21585-21593. [PMID: 37360451 PMCID: PMC10286280 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c00781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Water decontamination remains a challenge in several developed and developing countries. Affordable and efficient approaches are needed urgently. In this scenario, heterogeneous photocatalysts appear as one of the most promising alternatives. This justifies the extensive attention that semiconductors, such as TiO2, have gained over the last decades. Several studies have evaluated their efficiency for environmental applications; however, most of these tests rely on the use of powder materials that have minimal to no applicability for large-scale applications. In this work, we investigated three fibrous TiO2 photocatalysts, TiO2 nanofibers (TNF), TiO2 on glass wool (TGW), and TiO2 in glass fiber filters (TGF). All materials have macroscopic structures that can be easily separated from solutions or that can work as fixed beds under flow conditions. We evaluated and compared their ability to bleach a surrogate dye molecule, crocin, under batch and flow conditions. Using black light (UVA/visible), our catalysts were able to bleach a minimum of 80% of the dye in batch experiments. Under continuous flow experiments, all catalysts could decrease dye absorption under shorter irradiation times: TGF, TNF, and TGW could, respectively, bleach 15, 18, and 43% of the dye with irradiation times as short as 35 s. Catalyst comparison was based on the selection of physical and chemical criteria relevant for application on water remediation. Their relative performance was ranked and applied in a radar plot. The features evaluated here had two distinct groups, chemical performance, which related to the dye degradation, and mechanical properties, which described their applicability in different systems. This comparative analysis gives insights into the selection of the right flow-compatible photocatalyst for water remediation.
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- Daliane
R. C. da Silva
- Department
of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Institute
for Nanotechnology Innovation, Rhodes University, Grahamstown 6140, South Africa
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Institute
for Nanotechnology Innovation, Rhodes University, Grahamstown 6140, South Africa
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada
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Li T, Jin M, Huang L, Zhang Y, Zong J, Shan H, Kang H, Xu M, Liu H, Zhao Y, Cao Q, Jiang J. Oxytetracycline-induced oxidative liver damage by disturbed mitochondrial dynamics and impaired enzyme antioxidants in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 261:106616. [PMID: 37348385 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Oxytetracycline (OTC), a commonly used tetracycline antibiotic in aquaculture, has been found to cause significant damage to the liver of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). This study revealed that OTC can lead to severe histopathological damage, structural changes at the cellular level, and increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in M. salmoides. Meanwhile, OTC impairs the activities of antioxidant enzyme (such as T-SOD, CAT, GST, GR) by suppressing the activation of MAPK/Nrf2 pathway. OTC disrupts mitochondrial dynamics and mitophagy through via PINK1/Parkin pathway. The accumulation of damaged mitochondria, combined with the inhibition of the antioxidant enzyme system, contributes to elevated ROS levels and oxidative liver damage in M. salmoides. Further investigations demonstrated that an enzyme-treated soy protein (ETSP) dietary supplement can help maintain mitochondrial dynamic balance by inhibiting the PINK1/Parkin pathway and activate the MAPK/Nrf2 pathway to counteract oxidative damage. In summary, these findings highlight that exposure to OTC disrupts mitochondrial dynamics and inhibits the antioxidant enzyme system, ultimately exacerbating oxidative liver damage in M. salmoides. We propose the use of a dietary supplement as a preventive measure against OTC-related side effects, providing valuable insights into the mechanisms of antibiotic toxicity in aquatic environments.
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- Tong Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China;.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China;.
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Schumann P, Muschket M, Dittmann D, Rabe L, Reemtsma T, Jekel M, Ruhl AS. Is adsorption onto activated carbon a feasible drinking water treatment option for persistent and mobile substances? WATER RESEARCH 2023; 235:119861. [PMID: 36958222 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.119861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Persistent and mobile (PM) substances among the organic micropollutants have gained increasing interest since their inherent properties enable them to enrich in water cycles. This study set out to investigate the potential of adsorption onto activated carbon as a drinking water treatment option for 19 PM candidates in batch experiments in a drinking water matrix using a microporous and a mesoporous activated carbon. Overall, adsorption of PM candidates proved to be very variable and the extent of removal could not be directly related to molecular properties. At an activated carbon dose of 10 mg/L and 48 h contact time, five (out of 19) substances were readily removed (≥ 80%), among them N-(3-(dimethylamino)-propyl)methacrylamide, which was investigated for the first time. For five other substances, no or negligible removal (< 20%) was observed, including 2-methyl-2-propene-1-sulfonic acid and 4‑hydroxy-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2,2,6,6,-tetramethylpiperidine. For the former, current state of the art adsorption processes may pose a sufficient barrier. Additionally, substance specific surrogate correlations between removals and UVA254 abatements were established to provide a cheap and fast estimate for PM candidate elimination. Adsorption onto activated carbon could contribute significantly to PM substance elimination as part of multi barrier approaches, but assessments for individual substances still require clarification, as demonstrated for the investigated PM candidates.
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- Pia Schumann
- German Environment Agency (UBA), Section II 3.3, Schichauweg 58, 12307 Berlin, Germany; Technische Universität Berlin, Chair of Water Quality Control, Sekr. KF 4, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany.
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- Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
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- German Environment Agency (UBA), Section II 3.3, Schichauweg 58, 12307 Berlin, Germany
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- German Environment Agency (UBA), Section II 3.3, Schichauweg 58, 12307 Berlin, Germany; Technische Universität Berlin, Chair of Water Quality Control, Sekr. KF 4, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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- Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Chair of Water Quality Control, Sekr. KF 4, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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- German Environment Agency (UBA), Section II 3.3, Schichauweg 58, 12307 Berlin, Germany; Technische Universität Berlin, Chair of Water Quality Control, Sekr. KF 4, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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Habaki H, Thyagarajan N, Li Z, Wang S, Zhang J, Egashira R. Removal of antibiotics from pharmaceutical wastewater using Lemna Aoukikusa (duckweed). SEP SCI TECHNOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/01496395.2023.2195544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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- Hiroaki Habaki
- Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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El Mersly L, El Mouchtari EM, Moujahid EM, Briche S, Alaoui Tahiri A, Forano C, Prévot V, Rafqah S. Enhanced photocatalytic activity of hydrozincite-TiO 2 nanocomposite by copper for removal of pharmaceutical pollutant mefenamic acid in aqueous solution. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:24575-24589. [PMID: 36342608 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23832-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Nanocomposites based on hydrozincite-TiO2 and copper-doped HZ-xCu-TiO2 (x = 0.1; 0.25; 0.35) were synthesized in a single step using the urea method. The samples were characterized by XRD, FTIR, SEM/TEM, and DRS. The study of adsorption capacity and photocatalytic efficiency of these nanocomposites have been tested on a pharmaceutical pollutant, mefenamic acid (MFA). Kinetic study of removal of MFA indicates that this pollutant was adsorbed on the surface of the synthesized phases, according to Langmuir's model. Such adsorption proved to be well adapted in a kinetic pseudo-second-order model with capacity of 13.08 mg/g for HZ-0.25Cu-TiO2. Subsequently, the kinetics of photocatalytic degradation under UV-visible irradiation was studied according to several parameters, which allowed us to optimize our experimental conditions. The nanocomposite HZ-0.25Cu-TiO2 showed significant removal efficiency of MFA. Elimination rate reached 100% after 20 min under UV-vis irradiation, and 77% after 7 h under visible light irradiation. Repeatability tests have shown that this nanocomposite is extremely stable after six photocatalytic cycles. By-products of MFA were detected by LC/MS. These photoproducts was produced by three types of reactions of hydroxylation: cyclization and cleavage of the aromatic ring. MFA underwent complete mineralization after 22 h of irradiation in the presence of the HZ-0.25Cu-TiO2.
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- Lekbira El Mersly
- Laboratoire de Chimie Analytique et Moléculaire, Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Safi, Université Cadi Ayyad, Sidi Bouzid, B.P. 4162, 46000, Safi, Morocco
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Analytique et Moléculaire, Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Safi, Université Cadi Ayyad, Sidi Bouzid, B.P. 4162, 46000, Safi, Morocco
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- Laboratoire Physico-Chimie Des Matériaux, Faculté Des Sciences, Université Chouaib Doukkali, EL Jadida, Morocco
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- Département Stockage de L'Energie Et Revêtements Multifonctionnels (SERM), MAScIR Foundation, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Analytique et Moléculaire, Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Safi, Université Cadi Ayyad, Sidi Bouzid, B.P. 4162, 46000, Safi, Morocco
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont Auvergne INP, CNRS, ICCF, 63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont Auvergne INP, CNRS, ICCF, 63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Analytique et Moléculaire, Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Safi, Université Cadi Ayyad, Sidi Bouzid, B.P. 4162, 46000, Safi, Morocco.
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Olufemi Oluwole A, Khoza P, Olatunji OS. Synthesis and characterization of g‐C
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doped with activated carbon (AC) prepared from grape leaf litters for the photocatalytic degradation of enrofloxacin in aqueous systems. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202203601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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- Adewumi Olufemi Oluwole
- School of Chemistry and Physics University of KwaZulu-Natal Westville Campus Durban 4000 South Africa
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- School of Chemistry and Physics University of KwaZulu-Natal Westville Campus Durban 4000 South Africa
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- School of Chemistry and Physics University of KwaZulu-Natal Westville Campus Durban 4000 South Africa
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Li J, Campos LC, Zhang L, Xie W. Sand and sand-GAC filtration technologies in removing PPCPs: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 848:157680. [PMID: 35907530 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Concerns have been raised about the risks that pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in aquatic environments posed to humans and the environment. In recent years, sand filtration has been used to potentially remove these emerging contaminants from water. However, there has been no review of the effectiveness of this technology to date. This paper presents a brief introduction of sand filtration types, reviews the current progress in PPCPs removal through sand filtration, and discusses the mechanisms behind this process and the combination of granular activated carbon (GAC) and sand as an enhanced sand-GAC filtration technology. Sand filtration achieves a reasonable but highly variable degree of PPCPs removal. Biodegradation and adsorption are the two main mechanisms of PPCPs removal, in particular the biodegradation since adsorption capacity of sand is relatively low. Other processes, such as bio-sorption and indirect adsorption, may also contribute to PPCPs removal. To compensate for the inadequate PPCPs removal through sand filtration, porous GAC has been combined with sand to develop sand-GAC filtration technologies. Serial, dual, and sandwich filters have been investigated, and significant removal enhancement has been observed, due to the strengthened adsorption capacity, suggesting the applicability of these variants. Future research focus, such as investigating the influence of different operational conditions on sand filter performance, obtaining a deeper understanding of the various removal mechanisms, and investigating of long-term performance of the filter used for PPCPs removal, are suggested.
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- Jianan Li
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China
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- Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China.
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Gayosso-Morales MA, Rivas-Castillo AM, Lucas-Gómez I, López-Fernández A, Calderón AV, Fernández-Martínez E, Bernal JO, González-Pérez BK. Microalgae, a current option for the bioremediation of pharmaceuticals: a review. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2022; 68:167-179. [PMID: 36367638 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-022-01013-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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In this review, research on the use of microalgae as an option for bioremediation purposes of pharmaceutical compounds is reported and discussed thoroughly. Pharmaceuticals have been detected in water bodies around the world, attracting attention towards the increasing potential risks to humans and aquatic biota. Unfortunately, pharmaceuticals have no regulatory standards for safe disposal in many countries. Despite the advances in new analytical techniques, the current wastewater treatment facilities in many countries are ineffective to remove the whole presence of pharmaceutical compounds and their metabolites. Though new methods are substantially effective, removal rates of drugs from wastewater make the cost-effectiveness ratio a not viable option. Therefore, the necessity for investigating and developing more adequate removal treatments with a higher efficiency rate and at a lower cost is mandatory. The present review highlights the algae-based removal strategies for bioremediation purposes, considering their pathway as well as the removal rate and efficiency of the microalgae species used in assays. We have critically reviewed both application of living and non-living microalgae biomass for bioremediation purposes considering the most commonly used microalgae species. In addition, the use of modified and immobilized microalgae biomass for the removal of pharmaceutical compounds from water was discussed. Furthermore, research considering various microalgal species and their potential use to detoxify organic and inorganic toxic compounds were well evaluated in the review. Further research is required to exploit the potential use of microalgae species as an option for the bioremediation of pharmaceuticals in water.
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- Manuel Aaaron Gayosso-Morales
- Universidad Tecnológica de La Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México, Blvd. Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla 5, Los Heroes, C.P. 43816, Tizayuca, Hidalgo, México
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- Universidad Tecnológica de La Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México, Blvd. Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla 5, Los Heroes, C.P. 43816, Tizayuca, Hidalgo, México
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- Universidad Tecnológica de La Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México, Blvd. Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla 5, Los Heroes, C.P. 43816, Tizayuca, Hidalgo, México
- Doctorado en Nanociencias Y Nanotecnología, Centro de Investigación Y de Estudios Avanzados, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av, Instituto Politécnico Nacional C. P, 07360, Ciudad de Mexico, México
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- Universidad Tecnológica de La Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México, Blvd. Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla 5, Los Heroes, C.P. 43816, Tizayuca, Hidalgo, México
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- Universidad Tecnológica de La Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México, Blvd. Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla 5, Los Heroes, C.P. 43816, Tizayuca, Hidalgo, México
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology, Center for Research in Biology of Reproduction, Medicine Department, Institute of Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Calle Dr. Eliseo Ramírez Ulloa No 400, Col. Doctores, Pachuca, Hidalgo, México
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- Universidad Tecnológica de La Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México, Blvd. Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla 5, Los Heroes, C.P. 43816, Tizayuca, Hidalgo, México.
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Baratta M, Tursi A, Curcio M, Cirillo G, Nezhdanov AV, Mashin AI, Nicoletta FP, De Filpo G. Removal of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs from Drinking Water Sources by GO-SWCNT Buckypapers. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27227674. [PMID: 36431774 PMCID: PMC9696248 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Pharmaceutical products such as antibiotics, analgesics, steroids, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are new emerging pollutants, often present in wastewater, potentially able to contaminate drinking water resources. Adsorption is considered the cheapest and most effective technique for the removal of pollutants from water, and, recently, membranes obtained by wet filtration method of SWCNT aqueous solutions (SWCNT buckypapers, SWCNT BPs) have been proposed as self-standing porous adsorbents. In this paper, the ability of graphene oxide/single-walled carbon nanotube composite membranes (GO-SWCNT BPs) to remove some important NSAIDs, namely Diclofenac, Ketoprofen, and Naproxen, was investigated at different pH conditions (pH 4, 6, and 8), graphene oxide amount (0, 20, 40, 60, and 75 wt.%), and initial NSAIDs concentration (1, 10, and 50 ppm). For the same experimental conditions, the adsorption capacities were found to strongly depend on the graphene oxide content. The best results were obtained for 75 wt.% graphene oxide with an adsorption capacity of 118 ± 2 mg g-1 for Diclofenac, 116 ± 2 mg g-1 for Ketoprofen, and 126 ± 3 mg g-1 for Naproxen at pH 4. Overall, the reported data suggest that GO-SWCNT BPs can represent a promising tool for a cheap and fast removal of NSAIDs from drinking water resources, with easy recovery and reusability features.
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- Mariafrancesca Baratta
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Applied Physics & Microelectronics, Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod, Nizhni Novgorod 603105, Russia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
- Correspondence: (F.P.N.); (G.D.F.); Tel.: +39-0984493194 (F.P.N.); +39-0984492105 (G.D.F.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
- Correspondence: (F.P.N.); (G.D.F.); Tel.: +39-0984493194 (F.P.N.); +39-0984492105 (G.D.F.)
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Construction of a stable porous composite with tunable graphene oxide in Ce-based-MOFs for enhanced solar-photocatalytic degradation of sulfamethoxazole in water. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Shankar D. Reimagining India’s national health system (NHS). J Ayurveda Integr Med 2022; 14:100663. [PMID: 36376205 PMCID: PMC10105212 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2022.100663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In the light of the poor performance of the National Health System as a whole, the article argues the case for the urgent re-imagination and recalibration of the roles of legally approved, health knowledge systems. The article suggests that the analysis of ten years' retrospective clinical data (around 100 million records) from the most reputed Allopathic and Ayurveda clinical establishments may serve as a reliable source of information on the actual performance of different knowledge systems. This strategy for evidence generation, argues the author, is perhaps more realistic than analysis of fragmented clinical and preclinical data from trials and experiments. The article also reviews the quality of evidence and societal performance of western medicine during the last 70 years. The plural health seeking behaviour of millions of citizens, suggest that in the 21st century, a creative, functional, reliable form of integrative healthcare is imperative.
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- Darshan Shankar
- The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), 74/2, Post Attur via Yelahanka, Jarakabande Kaval, Bengaluru, 560064, Karnataka.
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Khoo YS, Goh PS, Lau WJ, Ismail AF, Abdullah MS, Mohd Ghazali NH, Yahaya NKEM, Hashim N, Othman AR, Mohammed A, Kerisnan NDA, Mohamed Yusoff MA, Fazlin Hashim NH, Karim J, Abdullah NS. Removal of emerging organic micropollutants via modified-reverse osmosis/nanofiltration membranes: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 305:135151. [PMID: 35654232 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Hazardous micropollutants (MPs) such as pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs), pesticides and personal care products (PCPs) have emerged as a critical concern nowadays for acquiring clean and safe water resources. In the last few decades, innumerable water treatment methods involving biodegradation, adsorption and advanced oxidation process have been utilized for the removal of MPs. Of these methods, membrane technology has proven to be a promising technique for the removal of MPs due to its sustainability, high efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Herein, the aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive review regarding the MPs rejection mechanisms of reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) membranes after incorporation of nanomaterials and also surface modification atop the PA layer. Size exclusion, adsorption and electrostatic charge interaction mechanisms play important roles in governing the MP removal rate. In addition, this review also discusses the state-of-the-art research on the surface modification of thin film composite (TFC) membrane and nanomaterials-incorporated thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membrane in enhancing MPs removal performance. It is hoped that this review can provide insights in modifying the physicochemical properties of NF and RO membranes to achieve better performance in water treatment process, particularly for the removal of emerging hazardous substances.
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- Ying Siew Khoo
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Lot 5377, Jalan Putra Permai, Rizab Melayu Sungai Kuyoh, 43300, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia
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- National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Lot 5377, Jalan Putra Permai, Rizab Melayu Sungai Kuyoh, 43300, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia
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- National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Lot 5377, Jalan Putra Permai, Rizab Melayu Sungai Kuyoh, 43300, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Sewerage Service Department (JPP), Block B, Level 2 & 3, Atmosphere PjH No 2, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Precinct 2, 62100, Federal Territory, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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- Sewerage Service Department (JPP), Block B, Level 2 & 3, Atmosphere PjH No 2, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Precinct 2, 62100, Federal Territory, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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- Sewerage Service Department (JPP), Block B, Level 2 & 3, Atmosphere PjH No 2, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Precinct 2, 62100, Federal Territory, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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- National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Lot 5377, Jalan Putra Permai, Rizab Melayu Sungai Kuyoh, 43300, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia
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- National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Lot 5377, Jalan Putra Permai, Rizab Melayu Sungai Kuyoh, 43300, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia
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- National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Lot 5377, Jalan Putra Permai, Rizab Melayu Sungai Kuyoh, 43300, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia
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- National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Lot 5377, Jalan Putra Permai, Rizab Melayu Sungai Kuyoh, 43300, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia
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Aguinaco A, Mánuel JM, Blanco E, Domínguez M, Litrán R, Delgado JJ, Ramírez-del-Solar M. Fe 3O 4-TiO 2 Thin Films in Solar Photocatalytic Processes. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:6718. [PMID: 36234055 PMCID: PMC9571664 DOI: 10.3390/ma15196718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The optical properties of 5wt% Fe3O4-TiO2 thin films were evaluated in detail with the aim of proposing a mechanism for solar photocatalytic processes and highlighting the advantages over the use of bare TiO2. The results showed that the incorporation of 5wt% Fe3O4 enhanced the optical properties by a redshift to a wavelength in the visible range, reducing the anatase/rutile band gap energy from 3.2 eV to 2.8 eV. Photoluminescence studies reveal a superior separation efficiency of photoexcited electron-hole pairs when Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) are present in the photocatalyst. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy spectra confirm the presence of Fe3O4 and existence of a chemical bonding between TiO2 and Fe3O4 NPs. Moreover, in this study, a mechanism of solar photocatalytic processes involving Fe3O4-TiO2 thin films is proposed and it is supported by experimental results. Finally, solar photocatalytic experiments were carried out, indicating that the effectiveness for the removal of the selected pharmaceutical is considerably improved when the composite material is used as catalyst. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that the photocatalytic activity of the prepared Fe3O4-TiO2 thin films depends on their thickness, achieving the highest pharmaceutical removal yields using the 2 µm thick sample. The stability and reusability of the catalyst was confirmed studying the photocatalytic activity over three cycles.
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- Almudena Aguinaco
- Departamento Física de la Materia Condensada, Instituto de Microscopía Electrónica y Materiales (IMEYMAT), Universidad de Cádiz, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Departamento Física de la Materia Condensada, Instituto de Microscopía Electrónica y Materiales (IMEYMAT), Universidad de Cádiz, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Departamento Física de la Materia Condensada, Instituto de Microscopía Electrónica y Materiales (IMEYMAT), Universidad de Cádiz, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Departamento Física de la Materia Condensada, Instituto de Microscopía Electrónica y Materiales (IMEYMAT), Universidad de Cádiz, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Departamento Física de la Materia Condensada, Instituto de Microscopía Electrónica y Materiales (IMEYMAT), Universidad de Cádiz, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Departamento Ciencias de los Materiales e Ingeniería Metalúrgica y Química Inorgánica, Instituto de Microscopía Electrónica y Materiales (IMEYMAT), Universidad de Cádiz, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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- Departamento Física de la Materia Condensada, Instituto de Microscopía Electrónica y Materiales (IMEYMAT), Universidad de Cádiz, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
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Brunhoferova H, Venditti S, Hansen J. Characterization of unconventional sand-based substrates for adsorption of micropollutants in nature-based systems. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 318:115593. [PMID: 35772272 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The focus of this study is the characterization of unconventional sand-based substrates used in our previous project EmiSûre, (Interreg Greater Region (German federal states Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, regions Wallonia and Lorraine from Belgium and France, respectively), 2017-2021). The project aimed to develop and test alternative, nature-based technologies for the elimination of micropollutants (MPs) from municipal wastewater. For the characterization, two approaches were chosen. In the first approach, adsorption kinetics with a single compound allowed a perception of the adsorption capacity of the studied substrates compared to conventional substrates (granular activated carbons). This knowledge was completed by the second approach: an implementation of the studied substrates in packed-bed columns, which treated a mixture of 27 MPs in tap water for 10 months. Additionally, all three substrates (bentonite sand, sand with 15% activated biochar and sand with 15% zeolite) were characterized for physical and chemical properties, and the microbial potential of the activated and non-activated biochar was examined. From the studies, it is clear that the sand with an admixture of activated biochar is the most efficient sorbent in terms of single compound adsorption in batch (dye) and adsorption of 27 MPs on packed-bed columns. In contrast to the two other substrates, it shows long-term stable removal efficiencies. In the packed-bed columns, 18 out of 27 compounds were removed on average with high efficiency (80-99%), which is impressive, if we consider the variety of the compounds examined (pharmaceuticals, herbicides, pesticides, etc.) and their removal in conventional treatments. Additionally, adsorption models were created for the experimental data of all compounds adsorbed on the substrate with an admixture of activated biochar resulting in the best fit with the combined Langmuir-Freundlich model. These satisfying results suggest the application of the sand-based substrate with an admixture of activated biochar for further research and possibly upscale installations with the aim to offer and prove a reasonable and efficient alternative for MPs elimination from municipal wastewater.
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- Hana Brunhoferova
- Chair for Urban Water Management, Department of Engineering, University of Luxembourg, Campus Kirchberg, 6, rue Coudenhove-Kalergi, L-1359, Luxembourg.
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- Chair for Urban Water Management, Department of Engineering, University of Luxembourg, Campus Kirchberg, 6, rue Coudenhove-Kalergi, L-1359, Luxembourg
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- Chair for Urban Water Management, Department of Engineering, University of Luxembourg, Campus Kirchberg, 6, rue Coudenhove-Kalergi, L-1359, Luxembourg
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Cheng S, Zhao Y, Pan Y, Lei Y, Zhou Y, Li C, Zhang X, Yang X. Quantification of the diverse inhibitory effects of dissolved organic matter on transformation of micropollutants in UV/persulfate treatment. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 223:118967. [PMID: 35973248 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Dissolved organic matter (DOM), ubiquitous in natural waters, is known to inhibit the degradation of micropollutants in the advanced oxidation processes such as the UV/peroxydisulfate process. However, the quantitative understanding of the inhibitory pathways is missing. In this study, guanosine, aniline and catechol belonging to amines, purines and phenols were first investigated due to their resistance to UV irradiation at 254 nm and similar reactivity with SO4•- and HO•, respectively. The presence of 0.5 mgC L-1 Suwannee River NOM (SRNOM) inhibited their degradation rates by 72.9%, 54.5%, and 32.4%, respectively, despite their similar degradation rates in the absence of SRNOM. The results highlight the importance of reverse reduction of oxidation intermediates to the parent compound by antioxidant moieties in SRNOM besides the inner filtering and radical scavenging effects. The three inhibitory pathways were quantified for 34 common micropollutants. In the presence of 0.5 mgC L-1 SRNOM, inner filtering effect was found to contribute less than 2.8% of the inhibitory percentages (IP). Radical scavenging effects contribute between 10.7% and 38.9% and compounds having lower reactivity with SO4•- (< 4.0 × 109 M-1 s-1) tended to be inhibited more strongly. The IP of reverse reduction effects of SRNOM varied significantly from none up to 70.8%. It was linearly related with a micropollutant's reduction potential. Purines and amines generally exhibited more pronounced reverse reduction inhibition than phenols. The results of this study provide guidance on improving the elimination efficiency of micropollutants.
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- Shuangshuang Cheng
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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İlyasoglu G, Kose-Mutlu B, Mutlu-Salmanli O, Koyuncu I. Removal of organic micropollutans by adsorptive membrane. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 302:134775. [PMID: 35537632 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Various emerging organic micropollutants, such as pharmaceuticals, have attracted the interest of the water industry during the last two decades due to their insufficient removal during conventional water and wastewater treatment methods and increasing demand for pharmaceuticals projected to climate change-related impacts and COVID-19, nanosorbents such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene oxides (GOs), and metallic organic frameworks (MOFs) have recently been extensively explored regarding their potential environmental applications. Due to their unique physicochemical features, the use of these nanoadsorbents for organic micropollutans in water and wastewater treatment processes has been a rapidly growing topic of research in recent literature. Adsorptive membranes, which include these nanosorbents, combine the benefits of adsorption with membrane separation, allowing for high flow rates and faster adsorption/desorption rates, and have received a lot of publicity in recent years. The most recent advances in the fabrication of adsorptive membranes (including homogeneous membranes, mixed matrix membranes, and composite membranes), as well as their basic principles and applications in water and wastewater treatment, are discussed in this review. This paper covers ten years, from 2011 to 2021, and examines over 100 published studies, highlighting that micropollutans can pose a serious threat to surface water environments and that adsorptive membranes are promising, particularly in the adsorption of trace substances with fast kinetics. Membrane fouling, on the other hand, should be given more attention in future studies due to the high costs and restricted reusability.
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- Gülmire İlyasoglu
- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey; Environmental Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey; Environmental Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey; Environmental Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey.
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Hazra M, Joshi H, Williams JB, Watts JEM. Antibiotics and antibiotic resistant bacteria/genes in urban wastewater: A comparison of their fate in conventional treatment systems and constructed wetlands. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135148. [PMID: 35640694 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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There is a growing concern that the use and misuse of antibiotics can increase the detection of antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) in wastewater. Conventional wastewater treatment plants provide a pathway for ARGs and antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) to be released into natural water bodies. Research has indicated that conventional primary and secondary treatment systems can reduce ARGs/ARB to varying degrees. However, in developing/low-income countries, only 8-28% of wastewater is treated via conventional treatment processes, resulting in the environment being exposed to high levels of ARGs, ARB and pharmaceuticals in raw sewage. The use of constructed wetlands (CWs) has the potential to provide a low-cost solution for wastewater treatment, with respect to removal of nutrients, pathogens, ARB/ARGs either as a standalone treatment process or when integrated with conventional treatment systems. Recently, CWs have also been employed for the reduction of antibiotic residues, pharmaceuticals, and emerging contaminants. Given the benefits of ARG removal, low cost of construction, maintenance, energy requirement, and performance efficiencies, CWs offer a promising solution for developing/low-income countries. This review promotes a better understanding of the performance efficiency of treatment technologies (both conventional systems and CWs) for the reduction of antibiotics and ARGs/ARB from wastewater and explores workable alternatives.
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- Moushumi Hazra
- Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
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- School of Civil Engineering and Surveying, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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EL Mersly L, EL Mouchtari ELM, Zefzoufi M, Sarakha M, EL Haddad M, Rafqah S. Kinetics, mechanism studies and antibacterial activity of pharmaceutical Sulfaguanidine under light irradiation in aqueous solution. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2022.113985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Zhang H, Shi Z, Ma J, Cui F, Zhang J, Strathmann TJ. Abatement of Organic Contaminants by Mn(VII)/TEMPOs: Effects of TEMPOs Structure, Organic Contaminant Speciation, and Active Oxidizing Species. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:10361-10371. [PMID: 35748905 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c02098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this study, a representative redox mediator, 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxyl (TEMPO), and its para-substituted derivatives (TEMPOs: 4-hydroxyl-TEMPO, 4-acetylamino-TEMPO, and 4-amino-TEMPO) significantly accelerated the abatement of trace organic contaminants (TrOCs, i.e., bisphenol-A (BPA), phenol, amines, and phenylbutazone) by Mn(VII) over a wide pH range of 4.0-9.0. The addition of substituents at para to the > N-O• moiety significantly influenced the degradation kinetics of TrOCs by changing the reduction potentials of TEMPOs and the corresponding oxoammonium cations (TEMPOs+); a linear relationship was observed between the substituents' para Hammett sigma constants and the reduction potentials of TEMPOs and TEMPOs+. Pseudo-first-order reaction rate constants (kobs, min-1) of TrOC degradation by Mn(VII)/TEMPOs were also affected by the pKa of the TrOCs. Generally, the highest kobs values for individual TrOCs were observed at pH near the pKa even for TEMPOs+ with relatively pH-invariant reduction potentials. Overall, TrOC abatement kinetics were related to a combination of reactive species (Mn(VII), in situ formed MnO2, and TEMPOs+). For BPA, the relative contributions (R) of reactive species ranked as R(TEMPOs+) > R(Mn(VII)) > R(in situ formed MnO2) at pH 4.0-8.0, whereas R(Mn(VII)) > R(TEMPOs+) at pH 9.0 mainly owing to a change in BPA speciation as the pH approached the pKa1 value for BPA. The results of this study are useful for the development of heterogeneous TEMPO-based redox mediators and future applications of TEMPO-mediated oxidation systems for accelerated abatement of TrOCs in water.
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- Honglong Zhang
- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P. R. China
- College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, P. R. China
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- Environment Monitoring Center of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210036, P. R. China
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P. R. China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, P. R. China
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P. R. China
- College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, P. R. China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
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Peng H, Chen R, Tao N, Xiao Y, Li C, Zhang T, Ye M. MoS 2 boosts the Fe 2+/PMS process for carbamazepine degradation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:49267-49278. [PMID: 35217952 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19172-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) by Fe2+ is a green oxidation process for degradation of organic contaminants. However, the formation of iron mud and low PMS utilization lead to the decreased oxidation efficiency. In this work, commercial MoS2 particles were used as the catalyst for boosting the Fe2+/PMS process for carbamazepine (CBZ) removal. The CBZ removal efficiency by the MoS2/Fe2+/PMS process was significantly enhanced, increasing to 6.5 times that of the Fe2+/PMS process. The Fe3+ was reduced to Fe2+ by the exposed Mo4+ on the surface of MoS2, leading to the enhanced PMS utilization rate and increased Fe2+ concentration. The relative intensity of DMPO-HO• and DMPO- SO4-• followed the order of MoS2/PMS < Fe2+/PMS < MoS2/Fe2+/PMS, also suggesting the enhanced oxidation activity with the addition of MoS2 in the process of Fe2+/PMS. The commercial MoS2 had good stability shown by the CBZ removal efficiency remaining almost unchanged during 8-time cycling use. Finally, a possible CBZ degradation pathway was proposed for helping understand the oxidation mechanism of the MoS2/Fe2+/PMS process.
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- Huan Peng
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Safety and Distribution Technology, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
- Daxueyuan Rd, WISDRI Engineering & Research Incorporation Limited. No.33, Donghu High-Tech Development Zone, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Safety and Distribution Technology, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Safety and Distribution Technology, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Safety and Distribution Technology, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Safety and Distribution Technology, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Safety and Distribution Technology, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Safety and Distribution Technology, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China.
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Balu S, Chuaicham C, Balakumar V, Rajendran S, Sasaki K, Sekar K, Maruthapillai A. Recent development on core-shell photo(electro)catalysts for elimination of organic compounds from pharmaceutical wastewater. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 298:134311. [PMID: 35307392 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Pharmaceutical organics are a vital milestone in contemporary human research since they treat various diseases and improve the quality of human life. However, these organic compounds are considered one of the major environmental hazards after the conception, along with the massive rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in an ecosystem. There are various biological and catalytic technologies existed to eliminate these organics in aqueous system with their limitation. Advanced Oxidation processes (AOPs) are used to decompose these pharmaceutical organic compounds in the wastewater by generating reactive species with high oxidation potential. This review focused various photocatalysts, and photocatalytic oxidation processes, especially core-shell materials for photo (electro)catalytic application in pharmaceutical wastewater decomposition. Moreover, we discussed in details about the design and recent developments of core shell catalysts and comparison for photocatalytic, electrocatalytic and photo electrocatalytic applications in pharmaceutical wastewater treatment. In addition, the mixture of inorganic and organic core-shell materials, and metal-organic framework-based core-shell catalysts discussed in detail for antibiotic degradation.
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- Surendar Balu
- Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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- Department of Earth Resources Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Earth Resources Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile
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- Department of Earth Resources Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India.
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Sun M, Sun Q, Zhao C, Huang Y, Jiang J, Ding W, Zheng H. Degradation of diclofenac sodium with low concentration from aqueous milieu through polydopamine-chitosan modified magnetic adsorbent-assisted photo-Fenton process. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Changes in Organics and Nitrogen during Ozonation of Anaerobic Digester Effluent. WATER 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/w14091425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The objective of this study is to investigate the consequence of ozone dosage rate on the qualitative change in organic compounds and nitrogen in anaerobic digester effluent during the ozone process. Therefore, ozonation improves the biodegradability of recalcitrant organic compounds, quickly oxidizes the unsaturated bond, and forms radicals that continue to deteriorate other organic matter. In this study, ozonation was performed in a microbubble column reactor; the use of microbubble ozone improves the status of chemical oxygen demand (COD) and changes of organic nitrogen to inorganic compounds. The ozone injection rates were 1.0, 3.2, and 6.2 mg/L/min. The samples obtained during the ozone treatments were monitored for CODMn, CODCr, TOC, NO2−-N, NO3−-N, NH4+-N, T-N, and Org-N. The ozone dose increased 1.0 to 6.2 mg/L and it increased the degradation ratio 40% and the total organic carbon 20% during 20 min of reaction time. During the ozonation, the CODCr and CODMn values were increased per unit of ozone consumption. The ozone treatment showed organic nitrogen mineralization and degradation of organic compounds with the contribution of the microbubble ozone oxidation process and is a good option for removing non-biodegradable organic compounds. The original application of the microbubble ozone process, with the degradation of organic compounds from a domestic wastewater treatment plant, was investigated.
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Sorption of 71 Pharmaceuticals to Powder Activated Carbon for Improved Wastewater Treatment. CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/cleantechnol4020017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, sorption distribution coefficients were determined for 71 pharmaceuticals, aiming to describe their sorption behavior to powder activated carbon (PAC). The data are expected to be applied when designing and upgrading wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) for improved removal of pharmaceuticals by applying sorption to PAC as an additional removal technique. Sorption isotherms were determined for the pharmaceuticals over a concentration interval covering a wide range from 0.08 to 10 µg/L using PAC at a concentration of 10 mg/L. The best fitted sorption isotherms were used to calculate the distribution coefficients (Kd) and these were applied to estimate that the PAC doses needed to achieve a target concentration of 10 ng/L in the effluent. A target concentration was used since neither discharge limit values nor environmental quality standards in general have been defined for these compounds. Using a %-removal approach does not guarantee achievement of concentrations low enough to protect the water ecosystems. Some of the pharmaceuticals will be reduced by the addition of small amounts of PAC. Examples are atenolol, carbamazepine, citalopram, codeine, fluoxetine and ibuprofen. For others, e.g., oxazepam, an alternative treatment has to be considered since the requested dose is too high to be realistic for a target concentration of 10 ng/L.
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Optimization of White-Rot Fungi Mycelial Culture Components for Bioremediation of Pharmaceutical-Derived Pollutants. WATER 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/w14091374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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White-rot fungi can degrade a wide spectrum of environmental pollutants, including pharmaceuticals, which are not efficiently removed from wastewater by conventional methods, e.g., the activated sludge method. However, the treatment of wastewater with the use of fungal cultures (mycoremediation) also has significant limitations: among others, the need to use appropriate, often-expensive culture media. We aimed to screen 18 media ingredients, including seven agrifood byproducts for Armillaria mellea, Phanerochaete chrysosporium and Pleurotus ostreatus in submerged cultures to select the low-cost medium optimal for biomass production and laccase activity. We screened nine mathematic models to describe the relation of fungal growth and the amount of the selected byproduct in media. Finally, we tested the ability of the strain with the highest mycelial growth and enzyme-producing ability in the selected medium to degrade eight drug contaminants. Three media variants composed of byproducts provided both efficient growth and laccase production: corn steep liquor + poplar, dried distillers grains with solubles + poplar and corn steep liquor 50%. Among the investigated growth models, the Han–Levenspiel equation described well the specific growth rate in function of the nominal substrate concentration in one-component media. Pleurotus ostreatus, the fungus with the highest ligninolytic enzyme activity, cultured in medium composed of corn steep liquor, removed six of eight drug contaminants with a removal degree of 20–90% in 48 h. The obtained data on the optimal culture media consisting of insoluble components provide initial data for upscaling the process and designing an appropriate type of bioreactor for the process of removing drug contaminants from water.
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Vashistha VK. Detection and remediation of chiral pharmaceuticals from wastewater: A review. Chirality 2022; 34:833-847. [PMID: 35285083 DOI: 10.1002/chir.23437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Chiral organic pollutants including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, herbicides, flame retardants, and polycyclic musk cause significant risks to both the environment and human health. Chiral pharmaceuticals (CPs) are among the significant class of pseudo-persistent substances that have been observed in the concentration level from nanomolar to micromolar quantities and cause bad impacts on nontargeted species and direct or indirect human health issues due to water and foodborne contamination. The CPs may contain one or more chiral centers in their structural framework and thus enantiomers of CPs often possess different distribution, fate, bioaccumulation potential, and toxicity. The enantioselective chromatographic techniques have been extensively applied to detect drug enantiomers during the last few years. Bioremediation techniques offer unique characteristics above conventional remediation procedures as these could be cost-effective and accomplish total organic pollutant decomposition without causing collateral damage to the site material or native flora and fauna. This review describes the impacts of chiral pharmaceuticals on the environment; detection technologies (particularly liquid chromatography), and important remedial measures for safer disposal of such pollutants.
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Gorito AM, Lado Ribeiro AR, Pereira MFR, Almeida CMR, Silva AMT. Advanced oxidation technologies and constructed wetlands in aquaculture farms: What do we know so far about micropollutant removal? ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 204:111955. [PMID: 34454936 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Aquaculture is the fastest growing animal food-producing sector. Water is the central resource for aquaculture, and it is essential that its quality be preserved. Micropollutants (MPs) can reach aquaculture through anthropogenic addition or inlet water, and may cause harmful effects such as endocrine disruption and antibiotic resistance, adversely affecting the fish species being farmed. Furthermore, the discharge of aquaculture effluents into the environment may contribute to the deterioration of water courses. In this sense, the implementation of environmentally responsible measures in aquaculture farms is imperative for the protection of ecosystems and human health. The European Commission (EC) has recently launched a guiding document promoting ecological aquaculture practices; however, options for water treatment are still lacking. Conventional processes are not designed to deal with MPs; this review article consolidates relevant information on the application of advanced oxidation technologies (AOTs) and constructed wetlands (CWs) as potential strategies in this regard. Although 161 studies on the application of AOTs or CWs in aquaculture have already been published, only 34 focused on MPs (28 on AOTs and 6 on CWs), whereas the others reported the removal of contaminants such as bacteria, organic matter, solids and inorganic ions. No study coupling both treatments has been reported to date for the removal of MPs from aquaculture waters. AOTs and CWs are prospective alternatives for the treatment of aquacultural aqueous matrices. However, the type of aquaculture activity and the specifications of these available technologies should be considered while selecting the most suitable treatment option.
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- Ana M Gorito
- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal
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- Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR/CIMAR), Universidade do Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal.
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- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal.
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Li Q, Lai C, Yu J, Luo J, Deng J, Li G, Chen W, Li B, Chen G. Degradation of diclofenac sodium by the UV/chlorine process: Reaction mechanism, influencing factors and toxicity evaluation. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2021.113667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Ponkshe A, Thakur P. Solar light-driven photocatalytic degradation and mineralization of beta blockers propranolol and atenolol by carbon dot/TiO 2 composite. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:15614-15630. [PMID: 34628578 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-16796-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Herein improved solar light-driven photocatalytic degradation and mineralization of two emerging pollutants as well as recalcitrant beta blockers propranolol (PR) and atenolol (AT) have been demonstrated by metal-free carbon dot/TiO2 (CDT) composite. Hydrothermally synthesized TiO2 has been decorated with electrochemically synthesized carbon dots (CDs) and was well characterized by various analytical techniques viz. XRD, FTIR, Raman, XPS, UV-visible DRS, FESEM, and TEM. The optimized CDT composite, 2CDT (2 mL carbon dot/TiO2), showed ~ 3.45- and ~ 1.75-fold enhancement in the photodegradation rate as compared to pristine TiO2 for PR and AT respectively in 1 hour of irradiation along with complete degradation of PR and AT after 3 hours of irradiation. 2CDT exhibited 76% and 80% mineralization of PR and AT in contrast with 62% and 47% observed by pristine TiO2. Further, the major reaction intermediates formed after degradation have been identified by HPLC/MS analysis, confirming more than 99% reduction of the parent compound for both PR and AT. Reusability of the optimized catalyst also showed successful degradation up to 3 cycles, showing reduction abilities of 97%, 95%, and 94% for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cycle respectively. The enhanced degradation and mineralization efficiency of the 2CDT composite could be attributed to the excellent photosensitizer and electron reservoir properties of the CD along with upconverted photoluminescence behavior. The present study unlocks the possibility of using metal-free, facile CDT composite for effective degradation and mineralization of widely used beta blockers and other pharmaceuticals.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411007, India
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- epartment of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune , 411007, India.
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Adeola AO, Ore OT, Fapohunda O, Adewole AH, Akerele DD, Akingboye AS, Oloye FF. Psychotropic Drugs of Emerging Concerns in Aquatic Systems: Ecotoxicology and Remediation Approaches. CHEMISTRY AFRICA 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s42250-022-00334-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Synthetic Musk Fragrances in Water Systems and Their Impact on Microbial Communities. WATER 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/w14050692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The presence of emerging contaminants in aquatic systems and their potential effects on ecosystems have sparked the interest of the scientific community with a consequent increase in their report. Moreover, the presence of emerging contaminants in the environment should be assessed through the “One-Health” approach since all the living organisms are exposed to those contaminants at some point and several works already reported their impact on ecological interactions. There are a wide variety of concerning emerging contaminants in water sources, such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, house-care products, nanomaterials, fire-retardants, and all the vast number of different compounds of indispensable use in routine tasks. Synthetic musks are examples of fragrances used in the formulation of personal and/or house-care products, which may potentially cause significant ecotoxicological concerns. However, there is little-to-no information regarding the effect of synthetic musks on microbial communities. This study reviews the presence of musk fragrances in drinking water and their impact on aquatic microbial communities, with a focus on the role of biofilms in aquatic systems. Moreover, this review highlights the research needed for a better understating of the impact of non-pharmaceutical contaminants in microbial populations and public health.
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Hu L, Ding R, Nie X. Comparison of toxic effects of atorvastatin and gemfibrozil on Daphnia magna. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 252:109224. [PMID: 34756985 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2021.109224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Atorvastatin (ATV) and gemfibrozil (GEM) are two typical lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals with different action modes, which are frequently detected in various water bodies owning to their wide usage. However, there is limited information about their effects on Daphnia magna. The present study addressed and compared the toxic effects of ATV and GEM on D. magna through determining the responses of the stress related genes (including Nrf2, Keap1, HO-1, GCLC, p53 and PIG3) in D. magna for 24 h and 48 h acute exposure and the changes of life history traits and swimming behaviors in a 21 days chronic exposure under different concentrations of ATV and GEM exposure (5 μg L-1, 50 μg L-1, 500 μg L-1 and 5000 μg L-1). Results showed that the expression of Nrf2, Keap1, HO-1, GCLC, p53 and PIG3 were induced to various degrees under the ATV exposure. There were similar performances for GEM. ATV and GEM caused the delay of first brooding and hatching time and decrease of eggs production number, especially in GEM exposure, reproduction of Daphnia was significantly inhibited, decreasing 38.51% compared to the control. ATV and GEM increased the heart rate of D. magna, and changed swimming behaviors of D. magna. In summary, two lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals caused oxidative stress on D. magna, subsequently brought about alterations in physiological traits. Comparatively, ATV pose more higher risks to D. magna than GEM, but the detailed action mechanisms of ATV and GEM on D. magna needs more investigations in future.
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- Department of Ecology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Ecology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Ecology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; Key Laboratory of Eutrophication and Red Tide Prevention of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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Adeola AO, Forbes PBC. Antiretroviral Drugs in African Surface Waters: Prevalence, Analysis, and Potential Remediation. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2022; 41:247-262. [PMID: 34033688 DOI: 10.1002/etc.5127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The sources, ecotoxicological impact, and potential remediation strategies of antiretroviral drugs (ARVDs) as emerging contaminants in surface waters are reviewed based on recent literature. The occurrence of ARVDs in water bodies raises concern because many communities in Africa depend on rivers for water resources. Southern Africa is a potential hotspot regarding ARVD contamination due to relatively high therapeutic application and detection thereof in water bodies. Efavirenz and nevirapine are the most persistent in effluents and are prevalent in surface water based on environmental concentrations. Whereas the highest concentration of efavirenz reported in Kenya was 12.4 µg L-1 , concentrations as high as 119 and 140 µg L-1 have been reported in Zambia and South Africa, respectively. Concentrations of ARVDs ranging from 670 to 34 000 ng L-1 (influents) and 540 to 34 000 ng L-1 (effluents) were determined in wastewater treatment plants in South Africa, compared with Europe, where reported concentrations range from less than limit of detection (LOD) to 32 ng L-1 (influents) and less than LOD to 22 ng L-1 (effluents). The present African-based review suggests the need for comprehensive toxicological and risk assessment of these emerging pollutants in Africa, with the intent of averting environmental hazards and the development of sustainable remediation strategies. Environ Toxicol Chem 2022;41:247-262. © 2021 SETAC.
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- Adedapo O Adeola
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa
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Zaulkiflee ND, Ahmad AL, Che Lah NF, Shah Buddin MMH. Removal of emerging contaminants by emulsion liquid membrane: perspective and challenges. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:12997-13023. [PMID: 35048340 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-16658-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Emerging contaminants (ECs) originated from different agricultural, biological, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors have been detected in our water sources for many years. Several technologies are employed to minimise EC content in the aqueous phase, including solvent extraction processes, but there is not a solution commonly accepted yet. One of the studied alternatives is based on separation processes of emulsion liquid membrane (ELM) that benefit low solvent inventory and energy needs. However, a better understanding of the process and factors influencing the operating conditions and the emulsion stability of the extraction/stripping process is crucial to enhancing ELM's performance. This article aims to describe the applications of this technique for the EC removal and to comprehensively review the ELM properties and characteristics, phase compositions, and process parameters.
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- Nur Dina Zaulkiflee
- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Malaysia
- Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Osaka, 560-8531, Japan
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Malaysia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Malaysia
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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Model Predictive Control Strategy for the Degradation of Pharmaceutically Active Compounds by UV/H2O2 Oxidation Process. WATER 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/w14030385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Hydroxyl radical (•OH) scavenging demand can be an indicator that represents the water quality characteristics of raw water. It is one of the key parameters predicting UV/H2O2 system performance and affects the operating parameters. Based on the •OH scavenging demand, we developed a model predictive control strategy to meet the target compound removal efficiency and energy consumption simultaneously. Selected pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) were classified into three groups depending on the UV direct photolysis and susceptibility to •OH. Group 1 for photo-susceptible PhACs (acetaminophen, amoxicillin, diclofenac, iopromide, ketoprofen, and sulfamethoxazole); group 2 for PhACs susceptible to both direct photolysis and •OH oxidation (bisphenol A, carbamazepine, ibuprofen, naproxen, ciprofloxacin, and tetracycline); and group 3 for photo-resistant PhACs (atenolol, atrazine, caffeine, and nitrobenzene). The results of modeling to achieve 90% removal of PhACs at N and B plants were as follows. For group 2, the optimized operating parameter ranges were as follow (N plant: UV 510–702 mJ cm−2, H2O2 2.96–3.80 mg L−1, EED 1088–1302 kWh m−3; B plant: UV dose 1179–1397 mJ cm−2, H2O2 dose 3.56–7.44 mg L−1, EED 1712–2085 kWh m−3). It was confirmed that the optimal operating conditions and EED values changed according to the •OH scavenging demand.
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Xiao S, Lv S, Cheng Z, Hu C, Li P, Nan F, Liu X, Liu D, Zhou Z, Wang P. A Simple Method for the Determination of Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products in Fish Tissue Based on Matrix Solid-Phase Dispersion. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:15738-15745. [PMID: 34930006 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c05232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A simple and effective pretreatment method based on matrix solid-phase dispersion was developed for the determination of pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) and their metabolites in fish by high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. The type and amount of dispersant, adsorbent, and eluting solvent were optimized by a single-factor experiment and Box-Behnken design. Under the optimal conditions with 2.5 g of Florisil as a dispersant, 500 mg of C18 as an adsorbent, and 5 mL of acetonitrile as an eluting solvent, the recoveries ranged from 70.4 to 99.9% with relative standard deviations less than 10.5%, and the limits of quantitation ranged from 0.13 to 1.01 μg/kg. The developed method was successfully applied to detect PPCPs in marketed fish, and five PPCPs, including triclocarban, sulfadiazine, sulfadimidine, sulfamethoxazole, and carbamazepine, were detected at trace levels. The proposed method, which has the advantages of short analysis time, less solvent consumption, and high sensitivity, can be used for the determination of trace PPCPs in fish.
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- Shouchun Xiao
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, No. 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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