Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2024
Abstract
The
occurrence
of
pharmaceutical
compounds
in
surface
water
is
global
concern.
Therefore,
this
study
was
conducted
to
assess
the
acetaminophen,
caffeine,
ibuprofen,
diclofenac,
aspirin,
diazepam,
and
tramadol
samples
from
hospitals,
waste
stabilisation
ponds,
river
Obuasi
metropolis,
Ghana.
Solid
phase
extraction
(SPE)
sample
preparation
followed
by
analysis
using
high-performance
liquid
chromatography
(HPLC)
method
performed
on
samples.
removal
efficiency
these
pharmaceuticals
ponds
area
also
determined.
Finally,
ecological
risk
posed
analysed
estimated
as
quotient
(RQ).
All
seven
were
found
all
hospital
effluent,
water,
indicating
their
aquatic
systems
municipality.
Acetaminophen
most
prevalent
compound
study,
with
a
maximum
concentration
23.0
µg/L,
while
diazepam
least
pervasive
compound,
2.0
µg/L.
percentage
pond
ranged
61.5
82.2%.
RQs
0.0
0.191
for
0.0002
0.209
stabilization
0.0–0.295
wastewater.
This
indicates
that
RQ
could
pose
low
medium
risk.
has
revealed
possible
threat
pharmaceuticals;
thereby
staking
justifiable
claim
an
urgent
action
against
water.
,
HydroResearch,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 39 - 54
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Microplastic
pollution
(MPs)
emerged
as
a
significant
environmental
concern
due
to
its
persistent
nature.
These
MPs
particles
endure
in
waters,
soils,
and
even
the
atmosphere,
posing
potential
threats
entire
ecosystem.
Aquatic
organisms
are
at
risk
of
ingesting
MPs,
leading
accumulation
tissues,
ultimately
affecting
food
chain.
This
study
aims
provide
an
overview
sources
distribution,
impacts.
have
been
documented
various
substances
such
bottled
water,
salts,
seafood,
air.
However,
full
extent
health
consequences
on
human
exposure
remains
uncertain.
Therefore,
it
is
imperative
that
we
draw
public
attention
presence
these
pollutants
environment.
To
mitigate
adverse
effects
reducing
plastic
consumption,
implementing
improved
waste
management
practices,
advocating
sustainable
behaviors
essential
for
well-being
natural
ecosystems
populations.
Emerging contaminants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 100232 - 100232
Published: April 29, 2023
Antiviral
drugs
such
as
lamivudine
have
been
globally
identified
in
the
environment
and
marked
emerging
pollutants
of
concern
due
to
their
bioactive
extremity.
Following
therapeutic
uses,
approximately
70%
oral
dose
is
eliminated
renally
parent
drug.
Concerns
has
raised
for
neighbouring
aquatic
bodies
effluent
produced
from
production
plants
containing
high
concentrations
antiviral
drugs.
drugs,
lamivudine,
are
extremely
bioactive,
prompting
interest
urgent
removal
environment.
The
purpose
present
study
was
optimize
synthetic
solution
using
jamun
seed
(JS)
(Syzygium
cumini)
biochar.
influence
sorption
parameters
pH,
concentration,
adsorbent
dosage,
contact
time,
calcination
temperatures
on
investigated
optimized
a
response
surface
methodology
(SRM)
based
optimal
design.
results
indicated
that,
quadratic
model
best
fits
data
with
regression
coefficient
R2,
adjusted
predicted
R2
0.9934,
0.9761
0.8340,
respectively.
JS
biochar
calcined
at
750
°C,
pH
8,
initial
concentration
10
ppm
time
30
min
maximum
experimental
efficiency
84.9%.
residual
standard
error
(RSE)
value
3.5%
implying
that
reliable.
Isotherm
adsorption
followed
Freundlich
isotherm,
an
0.9977
while
modified
Langmuir
0.9852.
These
findings
potentially
useful
other
organics
contaminated
water
wastewater
effluents.
Therefore,
this
presents
environmentally
friendly
remedy
against
healthier
ecology.
Fermentation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 131 - 131
Published: Feb. 26, 2024
The
treatment
of
living
organisms
is
a
critical
aspect
various
environmental
and
industrial
applications,
ranging
from
wastewater
to
aquaculture.
In
recent
years,
algal-based
hollow
fiber
membrane
bioreactors
(AHFMBRs)
have
emerged
as
promising
technology
for
the
sustainable
efficient
organisms.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
examination
AHFMBRs,
exploring
their
integration
with
algae
systems
diverse
applications.
It
also
examines
applications
AHFMBRs
in
areas,
such
nutrient
removal,
treatment,
bioremediation,
removal
pharmaceuticals
personal
care
products.
paper
discusses
advantages
challenges
associated
highlights
performance
assessment
optimization
strategies,
investigates
impacts
sustainability
considerations.
study
emphasizes
potential
achieving
enhanced
pharmaceutical
while
addressing
important
considerations
energy
consumption,
resource
efficiency,
ecological
implications.
Additionally,
it
identifies
key
offers
insights
into
future
research
directions.
Through
systematic
analysis
relevant
studies,
this
aims
contribute
understanding
advancement
viable
solution
HydroResearch,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 164 - 180
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Scientific
interest
in
antimicrobial
pollutants,
such
as
ciprofloxacin,
has
increased.
Due
to
spread
of
antibiotic-resistant
bacteria,
resistance
genes,
and
their
dissemination
the
environment.
Therefore,
remediation
is
necessary
ensure
ecological
sustainability.
The
current
study
aimed
optimise
removal
ciprofloxacin
from
synthetic
water
using
jamun
seed
(JS)
(Syzygium
cumini)
biochar
a
response
surface
methodology
(RSM).
Result
indicates
elimination
efficiency
ranged
between
32.46
94.95%,
indicating
material
can
be
improved
used
for
organics.
residual
standard
error
4.4%
were
found
predicted
model,
implying
that
model
credible
predict
future
experimental
findings.
R-squarred
value
Langmuir
model's
R2
0.9681
which
inclose
agreement
with
Freundlich
isotherm,
0.9757.
JS
could
utilized
contaminated
wastewater
safety
International Journal of Environmental & Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 23
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
This
study
aimed
to
identify
and
quantify
the
total
dust
exposure
underground
miners
in
Mererani,
Tanzania,
its
composition
generate
evidence
for
informed
decision-
policy-making.
The
Analytical
Air
Monitoring
System
(AMS)
was
used
collection,
analysis
conducted
gravimetrically.
analysed
using
Inductively
Coupled
Plasma
Optical
Emission
Spectroscopy.
results
showed
significant
variation
levels
across
different
mining
zones,
with
inhaling
up
1859
mg
of
over
an
8-hour
period
drilling
zones
(DZ),
797
loading
(LZ),
382
resting
(RZ).
mean
value
significantly
different,
a
p-value
<0.05.
Miners
had
higher
heavy
metal
silica
than
those
from
unmined
sites,
chromium
being
most
dominant
element
all
samples.
Cumulative
time
is
linked
long-term
respiratory
impairment
serious
health
conditions
such
as
lung
cancer.
These
findings
highlight
need
intervention,
including
education
on
hazards,
provision
personal
protective
equipment
(PPE),
enforcement
safety
standards
safeguard
miners'
health.
Addressing
these
issues
critical
promoting
policy
reforms
sustainable
practices
Mererani
similar
communities.
Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 1 - 8
Published: Oct. 18, 2022
Antimicrobial
resistance
against
certain
medications
in
the
pathogenic
microbial
community
is
globally
increasing
due
to
continual
discharge
and
disposal
of
pharmaceuticals
environment.
The
phenomenon
resulted
significant
antibiotic
among
several
exposed
Enterobacteriaceae
species,
with
wastewater
treatment
plants
(WWTPs)
rivers
serving
as
reservoirs.
Despite
being
a
tragedy,
particularly
treating
diseases
by
using
antibiotics,
local
regional
studies
indicating
severity,
resistant
species
molecular
level
insight
into
these
pathogens
are
scarce,
thus
requiring
immediate
intervention.
This
study,
therefore,
investigated
from
ponds
receiving
waters
for
presence
through
phenotypical
approach
screening
their
genes.
Among
57
analyzed
samples,
18
(67%,
n
=
27)
isolates
Klebsiella
spp..,
4
(80%,
5)
Proteus
spp.,
1
(100%,
1)
isolated
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
6
(18%,
34)
E.
coli
found
were
at
least
tested
antibiotics.
had
an
83%
higher
proportion
multi-drug
(MDR)
than
which
68.5%,
no
MDR
was
shown
P.
isolates.
20
bacterial
antibiotic-resistant
genes,
showed
that
harboured
39%,
followed
22%
spp.
Eleven
(11)
(55%)
contained
sulphonamides
genes:
Sul
(n
4)
2
7).
Ten
(10)
(50%)
tetracycline-resistant
genes
Tet
A,
B
–
5
D.
β-lactamases
(bla
CTX-M
bla
SHV)
7
(35%).
existence
urban
presents
threat
transmission
humans
animals
not
cured
existing
medications,
jeopardizing
public
health
safety.
Data in Brief,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
47, P. 108975 - 108975
Published: Feb. 13, 2023
This
dataset
expresses
the
experimental
data
on
batch
adsorption
of
ciprofloxacin
and
lamivudine
from
synthetic
solution
using
jamun
seed
(JS)
(Syzygium
cumini)
biochar.
Independent
variables
including
concentration
pollutants
(10-500
ppm),
contact
time
(30-300
min),
adsorbent
dosage
(1-1000
mg),
pH
(1-14)
calcination
temperature
(250,300,
600
750
°C)
were
studied
optimized
Response
Surface
Methodology
(RSM).
Empirical
models
developed
to
predict
maximum
removal
efficiency
lamivudine,
results
compared
with
data.
The
polutants
was
more
influenced
by
concentration,
followed
dosagage,
pH,
reached
90%.
