Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
53(13), P. 7234 - 7264
Published: June 3, 2019
Antibiotics,
the
most
frequently
prescribed
drugs
of
modern
medicine,
are
extensively
used
for
both
human
and
veterinary
applications.
Antibiotics
from
different
wastewater
sources
(e.g.,
municipal,
hospitals,
animal
production,
pharmaceutical
industries)
ultimately
discharged
into
treatment
plants.
Sorption
biodegradation
two
major
removal
pathways
antibiotics
during
biological
processes.
This
review
provides
fundamental
insights
sorption
mechanisms
classes
with
diverse
physical–chemical
attributes.
Important
factors
affecting
behavior
also
highlighted.
Furthermore,
this
sheds
light
on
critical
role
extracellular
polymeric
substances
adsorption
their
in
engineered
systems.
Despite
advancements,
systems
only
moderately
effective
(48–77%)
antibiotics.
In
review,
we
systematically
summarize
various
discussion
efficiency,
mechanisms,
bioreactor
operating
conditions
removal,
recent
innovative
advancements.
Besides,
relevant
background
information
including
classification,
properties,
occurrence
environment
is
briefly
covered.
aims
to
advance
our
understanding
fate
outlines
future
research
directions.
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
424, P. 127284 - 127284
Published: Sept. 22, 2021
Pharmaceuticals
and
personal
care
products
(PPCPs)
are
found
in
wastewater,
thus,
the
environment.
In
this
study,
current
knowledge
about
occurrence
fate
of
PPCPs
aquatic
systems-including
wastewater
treatment
plants
(WWTPs)
natural
waters
around
world-is
critically
reviewed
to
inform
state
science
highlight
existing
gaps.
Excretion
by
humans
is
primary
route
entry
into
municipal
systems,
but
significant
contributions
also
occur
through
emissions
from
hospitals,
manufacturers,
agriculture.
Abundance
raw
influenced
several
factors,
including
population
density
demography
served
WWTPs,
presence
hospitals
drugs
manufacturers
sewershed,
disease
burden
served,
local
regulations,
climatic
conditions.
Based
on
data
obtained
analgesics,
antibiotics,
stimulants
(e.g.,
caffeine)
most
abundant
wastewater.
conventional
removal
occurs
during
secondary
treatment,
overall
exceeds
90%
for
treatable
PPCPs.
Regardless,
total
PPCP
mass
discharged
with
effluent
an
average
WWTP
receiving
(7.35-20,160
g/day)
still
considerable,
because
potential
adverse
effects
some
(such
as
ibuprofen)
organisms
within
measured
concentrations
surface
waters.
Journal of Water Process Engineering,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
45, P. 102474 - 102474
Published: Dec. 10, 2021
Currently
the
serious
problem
of
contamination
by
antibiotics
is
a
reality.
The
scientific
evidence
its
negative
effects
on
aquatic
environment
and
human
health
are
numerous
unquestionable.
Therefore,
it
essential
to
intensify
research
into
effective
efficient
processes
for
removing
from
environment.
In
this
paper,
one
hand,
review
concentrations
detected
in
all
types
waters
some
developed.
concrete
Ciprofloxacin
(CIP),
Erythromycin
(ERY),
Levofloxacin
(LEV),
Metronidazole
(MET),
Norfloxacin
(NOR),
Ofloxacin
(OFL),
Sulfamethoxazole
(SMX)
Trimethoprim
(TIM).
Of
publications
consulted,
can
be
noted
that
most
SMX,
while
those
with
highest
CIP,
SMX
TIM.
On
other
main
methods
eliminate
defined
classified.
compared,
indicating
their
advantages
disadvantages.
Combined
also
mentioned
as
good
alternative.
Finally,
removal
percentages
achieved
each
method
representative
detailed.
regard,
said
best
elimination
(range
80–100%)
biological
(Biological
Aerated
Filter,
Anaerobic
Digestion
&
Biological
Activated
Carbon
Filter)
membrane
technology
(Nanofiltration
Reverse
Osmosis).
While
worst
results
(under
80%)
chemicals
(Coagulation-Flocculation)
constructed
wetlands
(Horizontal
Subsurface
Flow
Constructed
Wetlands).
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
131, P. 104982 - 104982
Published: July 9, 2019
Although
wastewater
treatment
plants
(WWTPs)
can
purify
wastewater,
they
also
discharge
numerous
contaminants
into
the
environment
through
effluent
and
sludge
disposal.
The
occurrence,
emission
flux,
risk
assessment
of
traditional
pollutants
(e.g.,
heavy
metals
[HMs]),
emerging
perfluoroalkyl
substances
[PFASs]
pharmaceutical
personal
care
products
[PPCPs])
in
WWTP
emissions
are
important
concern.
present
study
analyzed
17
PFASs,
25
PPCPs,
8
HMs
influent,
effluent,
excess
from
six
WWTPs
along
Yanghe
River,
North
China.
Samples
were
collected
during
four
sampling
campaigns
November
2016
to
July
2017.
mean
concentrations
PFASs
PPCPs
influent
46.4
ng
L−1
6.57
μg
L−1,
respectively;
while
those
38.5
2.14
respectively.
highest
was
detected
Zn
(2,866
L−1)
(3,960
L−1).
According
concentration
composition,
short-chain
fluoroquinolones
(FQs),
predominant
components
both
influents
effluents.
PFAS
PPCP
5.95
g−1
3.74
dry
weight
(dw).
most
abundant
with
range
156–14,271
dw.
compositions
differed
between
sludge.
estimated
flux
these
ordered
as
>
Sludge
disposal
discharged
more
than
discharge,
which
contrary
for
PFASs.
Relative
each
pollutant
is
calculated
by
comparing
median
effective
concentration.
Algae
fish
selected
recipient
organisms
calculate
relative
23
towards
aquatic
organisms.
highest-risk
on
algae
fish,
perfluorobutane
sulfonate
(PFBS)
atenolol
(ATE)
posed
lowest
risk.
In
general,
(regarded
pollutants)
presented
higher
risks
followed
(PPCPs
PFASs).
Therefore,
control
should
be
prioritized
this
region.
This
presents
an
overall
current
status
provides
useful
information
upgrading
processes.
