Proceedings of the 2nd LACCEI International Multiconference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development (LEIRD 2022): “Exponential Technologies and Global Challenges: Moving toward a new culture of entrepreneurship and innovation for sustainable development”,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
36(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
This
work
focused
on
the
photocatalytic
degradation
of
amoxicillin
using
recently
developed
FeMoO
4
/chitosan/CdO
nanocomposite
(FeMoO
/CS/CdO).
The
most
typical
antibiotic,
amoxicillin,
raises
environmental
threats
due
to
its
persistence
in
aquatic
environments.
Amoxicillin,
extensively
utilized
as
an
has
concerns
existence
nanocomposite,
comprising
iron
molybdate
),
chitosan
(CS),
and
cadmium
oxide
(CdO)
nanoparticles,
was
synthesized
couple
distinct
properties
each
constituent,
enhancing
overall
functionality.
FCC‐NC
characterized
by
presence
clearly
defined
peaks
infrared
(IR)
spectra,
ultraviolet–visible
(UV–Vis)
x‐ray
diffraction
(XRD)
patterns.
We
studied
(AXM)
/CS/CdO
nanocomposite.
Under
ideal
conditions
(40
mg
catalyst
dosage
10
mg/L
initial
AXM
concentration),
we
achieved
a
efficiency
roughly
90.8%,
following
pseudo‐first‐order
kinetics
with
rate
constant
0.0222
min
−1
.
immobilized
2
more
photocatalytically
active
than
bare
because
it
exhibited
less
charge
carrier
recombination,
according
EIS
PL
analysis.
Hence,
vast
opportunity
long‐term
mechanism
eradicating
pharmaceutical
pollutants
water.
study
shows
that
obtained
results
may
be
useful
field
cleanliness
water
purification
technologies.
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 1700 - 1700
Published: Nov. 25, 2022
Pharmaceuticals
are
present
as
pollutants
in
several
ecosystems
worldwide.
Despite
the
reduced
concentrations
at
which
they
detected,
their
negative
impact
on
natural
biota
constitutes
a
global
concern.
The
consequences
of
pharmaceuticals’
presence
water
sources
and
food
have
been
evaluated
with
higher
detail
for
human
health.
However,
although
most
pharmaceuticals
detected
environment
had
not
designed
to
act
against
microorganisms,
it
is
utmost
importance
understand
environmental
native
microbiota.
Microbial
communities
can
suffer
serious
from
environment,
may
directly
public
health
ecosystem
equilibrium.
Among
this
class
pollutants,
ones
that
studied
more
antibiotics.
This
work
aims
provide
an
overview
impacts
different
biofilms,
specifically
biofilms
aquatic
engineered
systems.
alterations
caused
biofilm
function
characteristics,
well
bacteria
antimicrobial
tolerance
consequently
associated
risks
health,
also
reviewed.
information
already
available
topic,
need
additional
data
urges
assessment
emerging
microbial
potential
impacts.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Pharmaceuticals
are
known
as
challenging
class
of
water
pollutants
that
threaten
worldwide
waterbodies.
Even
in
negligible
concentrations,
antibiotics
could
lead
to
the
development
antibiotic
resistance
genes.
In
environmental
and
health
protection
against
antibiotics,
adsorption
is
a
promising
technique,
designing
effective,
sustainable,
non-toxic
adsorbents
crucial.
Herein,
magnetic
chitosan@Ag-multiwalled
carbon
nanotube
nanocomposite
(MC@Ag-MWCN)
was
synthesized
applied
eliminate
common
ciprofloxacin
(CIP)
from
aqueous
solutions.
FESEM,
TEM,
XRD
FTIR,
techniques
characterized
as-synthesized
MC@Ag-MWCN.
The
study
evaluates
efficacy
various
key
factors
such
pH,
varied
initial
CIP
doses
contact
time
uptake.
Experimental
equilibrium
kinetic
data
were
analyzed
utilizing
four
commonly
used
isotherm
models:
Langmuir,
Freundlich,
Temkin,
Dubinin–Radushkevich.
Notably,
Langmuir
model
fitted
best
removal
by
MC@Ag-MWCN
with
qe
31.26
mg/g.
Also,
correlated
well
pseudo-second-order
kinetics
model.
Adsorption
mechanism
using
occurs
through
combination
physical
chemical
interactions,
facilitated
composite's
structural
properties.
conclusion,
shows
adsorptive
characteristics
recalcitrant
CIP.
Sustainable Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: March 18, 2024
Pharmaceutical
waste
disposal
is
a
significant
problem
for
the
global
healthcare
system.
It
poses
threat
to
water
safety,
which
already
challenge
as
1
out
of
3
people
still
lack
access
safe
drinking
water.
We
conducted
thorough
literature
review
relevant
articles
published
between
2000
and
2023.
Our
scrutinized
107
studies,
each
applied
pre-set
inclusion
exclusion
criteria
ensure
high-quality
research.
The
focus
our
interest
was
on
health
risks
posed
by
pharmaceutical
compounds
in
waste.
also
evaluated
recycling
methods
proposed
practical
measures
proper
education
implementation
strict
legislation
address
this
issue.
have
been
found
resources
worldwide.
These
can
negative
effects
multiple
organs
it's
important
remove
them
from
resources.
However,
quality
varies
globally
due
limitations
accessibility
budget
purification
efforts.
Comprehensive
studies
are
needed
identify
water's
most
common
residues
develop
effective
removal
strategies.
Proper
pharmaceuticals
crucial
protect
clean
This
requires
raising
awareness,
educating
public
population,
implementing
regulations,
collaborating
among
stakeholders.
