Separation and Purification Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
329, P. 125115 - 125115
Published: Sept. 18, 2023
Two
new
highly-efficient
and
eco-friendly
biosorbents
comprised
of
magnetite,
chitosan
Chlorella
vulgaris
(MCC)
or
Arthrospira
platensis
(MCA)
were
prepared
in
such
a
way
to
be
easily
separated
reused
for
removing
different
classes
antibiotics
as
tetracycline
(TC),
ciprofloxacin
(CIP)
amoxicillin
(AMX)
from
wastewater.
They
characterized
using
SEM,
FTIR
TGA.
Biosorption
experiments
performed
investigate
the
impact
pH,
biosorbent
dosage,
initial
antibiotic
concentration,
contact
time,
concentration
background
electrolytes
(NaCl,
KCl
CaCl2)
on
adsorption.
Both
biocomposites
showed
outstanding
performance
removal.
Equilibrium
data
modelled
Langmuir,
Freundlich,
Temkin,
Dubinin-Radushkevich
adsorption
isotherms,
among
which
first
one
gave
best
fit,
with
maximum
TC,
CIP
AMX
capacities
834.0,
394.9,
150.8
mg/g
MCA
831.1,
374.2,
140.2
MCC,
respectively.
To
follow
time-evolution,
pseudo-first-order,
pseudo-second-order
intraparticle
diffusion
kinetic
models
tested,
second
proved
best-fitting
one.
Thermodynamic
parameters
revealed
that
was
spontaneous
endothermic.
regenerated
through
microwave-assisted
treatment
repeatedly
up
four
cycles,
losing
at
equilibrium
by
no
>7,
4
9
%,
This
study
suggests
both
may
effective
sustainable
alternatives
commercial
adsorbents
Agriculture Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1), P. 100027 - 100027
Published: Feb. 3, 2024
The
pervasive
use
of
antibiotics
in
agriculture
and
animal
husbandry
has
raised
a
significant
concern—residual
antibiotic
contamination
food,
which
contributes
to
the
natural
evolution
resistance
pathogenic
microbial
strains.
emergence
communities
poses
global
threat
food
safety
security.
Recently,
situation
been
exacerbated
by
discovery
novel
strains
resistant
bacteria
(ARB)
plant-
animal-derived
foods.
These
microbes
can
enter
human
body
through
direct
contact
with
affected
animals
or
consumption
contaminated
In
this
review,
we
explore
prevalence
contaminants
at
various
locations
around
world,
delve
into
molecular
mechanisms
behind
acquisition
antimicrobial
resistance,
examine
current
strategies
employed
mitigate
spread
pathogens,
discuss
emerging
technologies
aimed
halting
trend
that
projects
10
million
annual
deaths
2050
as
result
ARB
agriculture.
Genetic
processes,
including
mutations,
efflux
pump
activity,
horizontal
gene
transfer,
play
crucial
roles
widespread
distribution
community.
Effectively
addressing
requires
development
methodologies
rapidly
detect
supply
chain.
Therefore,
several
established
rapid
diagnostic
techniques
such
Quick,
Easy,
Cheap,
Effective,
Rugged,
Safe
(QuEChERS)
methodology,
aptasensors,
fluorescence-based
Metal
Organic
Frameworks.
Additionally,
innovative
fight
nano-antibiotics,
antibiotics,
synthetic
biology,
bacteriophages,
predator
bacteria.
Here,
propose
omics
biochar
potential
tools
for
combating
ARB.
We
anticipate
review
article
will
serve
valuable
resource
future
research,
particularly
designed
not
only
suppress
activities
genes
but
also
potentially
reverse
are
already
communities.
Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
05(01), P. 1 - 21
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
The
discovery
of
antibiotics
and
their
use
in
the
last
century
substantially
shifted
management
an
array
infections.
However,
its
unprecedented
irrational
usage
inept
disposal
waste
exposed
ecosystems
to
unquantifiable
antibiotic
deposits,
triggering
emergence
antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
with
immeasurable
critical
risk
public
health.
By
adopting
a
narrative
review
method
accessing
available
literature,
authors
described
what
constitutes
waste,
classification,
possible
paths
access
ecological
system.
Further
steps
were
taken
define
appropriate
methods
disposing
alongside
documented
common
wrong
approaches
these
currently
undertaken
different
parts
globe,
thus
creating
allowance
for
mismanagement.
far-reaching
consequences
inappropriate
into
environment
explored,
emphasizing
hazardous
impacts
on
human
health
ecosystem.
Emphasis
was
laid
pressing
need
combined
efforts
involving
policymakers,
healthcare
professionals,
pharmaceutical
industries,
implement
sustainable
practices
promote
accountable
utilization,
further
suggested
that
proactive
measures,
such
as
severe
regulatory
frameworks,
community
awareness
drives,
promotion
eco-friendly
options
will
be
vital
easing
risks
correlated
realizing
significance
this
issue
approving
integrated
approaches,
significant
could
accomplished
regarding
protecting
ecosystem
securing
effectiveness
upcoming
generation.
