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Jiang S, Shi B, Zhu D, Cheng X, Zhou Z, Xie J, Chen Z, Sun L, Zhang Y, Xie Y, Jiang L. Cross-contamination and ecological risk assessment of antibiotics between rivers and surrounding open aquaculture ponds. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 344:123404. [PMID: 38244901 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123404] [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: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Antibiotics are causing widespread concern as one of the emerging contaminants. There is the abuse of antibiotics in high-density open aquaculture, and the tailwater is often discharged into surrounding rivers. At the same time, the water replenishment of open aquaculture ponds from nearby rivers containing antibiotic contamination from different sources may result in cross-contamination. However, it is still unclear which pollution intensity is greater in rivers or in open aquaculture. So in this paper, the levels of 20 antibiotics (i.e., Fluoroquinolones (FQs), Sulfonamides (SAs), Tetracyclines (TCs), Macrolides (MLs) and Lincosamides (LCs)) in rivers and high-density open aquaculture ponds were investigated in the Baini River basin in the suburbs of Guangzhou, China. The results showed that norfloxacin (NFX) was the predominant antibiotic in river and aquaculture water, with concentrations ranging from 6.12 to 156.04 ng/L and from 7.47 to 82.62 ng/L in both aquatic systems, respectively. As for the pollution intensity of antibiotics, the annual pollution contribution (28.64 kg/a) of the river water supply to open aquaculture is higher than that (10.81 kg/a) of open aquaculture to the river, which means river pollution has a greater impact on aquaculture ponds. The risk quotient (RQ) showed that the ecological risk of lincomycin (LIN), erythromycin (ERY), sulfamethoxazole (SMX), norfloxacin (NFX), ciprofloxacin (CFX) and chlortetracycline (CTC) in rivers and aquaculture environments had high ecological risks from 1.21 to 1.81. Water interactions with contaminated rivers will result in a corresponding increase in the ecological risk of antibiotics in the aquaculture environment. Overall, according to the results, the risk of polluted rivers to open aquaculture cannot be ignored, and it is recommended that open aquaculture should use these water sources with caution, and that the water quality evaluation of aquaculture water should be increased with monitoring indicators for emerging contaminants such as antibiotics.
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- Shenqiong Jiang
- School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China; State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building and Urban Science, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China; State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building and Urban Science, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China; State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building and Urban Science, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China.
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- Guangzhou Ecological and Environmental Monitoring Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, 510030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fishery Resource Application and Cultivation, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, 510380, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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Klementova S, Poncarova M. Selected widely prescribed pharmaceuticals: toxicity of the drugs and the products of their photochemical degradation to aquatic organisms. J Appl Biomed 2024; 22:1-11. [PMID: 38505965 DOI: 10.32725/jab.2024.007] [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: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Cholesterol-lowering drugs, antidiabetics, antiarrhythmics, antidepressants, and antibiotics belong to the most prescribed drugs worldwide. Because of the manufacture, excretion, and improper disposal of leftover drugs, the drugs enter waste waters and, subsequently, surface waters. They have been detected in surface waters all over the world, from concentrations of ng/l to concentrations several orders of magnitude higher. Since pharmaceuticals are designed to be both biologically and chemically stable, photochemical degradation by sun radiation represents a way of transformation in the natural environment. This review provides a survey of how selected drugs of the above-mentioned classes affect aquatic organisms of different trophic level. The emphasis is on the harmful effects of phototransformation products, an area of scientific investigation that has only attracted attention in the past few years, revealing the surprising fact that products of photochemical degradation might be even more toxic to aquatic organisms than the parent drugs.
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- Sarka Klementova
- University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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Kum OK, Chan KM, Morningstar-Kywi N, MacKay JA, Haworth IS. Pharmacokinetic model of human exposure to ciprofloxacin through consumption of fish. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 106:104359. [PMID: 38163528 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104359] [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: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum antibiotics that accumulate in the environment. To assess human exposure through the food chain, we developed a pharmacokinetic model of fluoroquinolone accumulation in fish and a human pharmacokinetic model to predict gastrointestinal concentrations of ciprofloxacin, a common fluoroquinolone, following consumption of fish. At 70 ng/L ciprofloxacin, the average in North American surface waters, the fish steady-state concentration was calculated to be 7.5 × 10-6 µg/g. Upon human consumption of the FDA-recommended portion of 113 g of fish containing this ciprofloxacin level, the predicted human intestinal concentration was 2 × 10-6 µg/mL. At 4 × 106 ng/L (4 µg/mL) ciprofloxacin, the highest recorded environmental measurement, these numbers were 0.42 µg/g in fish and 0.1 µg/mL in the human intestine. Thus, based on the ciprofloxacin MIC for E. coli of 0.13 µg/mL, background environmental ciprofloxacin levels are unlikely to be problematic, but environmental pollution can result in high intestinal levels that may cause gut dysbiosis and antibiotic resistance.
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- Oguz Kaan Kum
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Southern California, 1985 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Southern California, 1985 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Southern California, 1985 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089, United States; Simulations Plus, Inc., Lancaster, CA 93534, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Southern California, 1985 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Southern California, 1985 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089, United States.
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Dumitru MV, Neagu AL, Miron A, Roque MI, Durães L, Gavrilă AM, Sarbu A, Iovu H, Chiriac AL, Iordache TV. Retention of Ciprofloxacin and Carbamazepine from Aqueous Solutions Using Chitosan-Based Cryostructured Composites. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:639. [PMID: 38475322 DOI: 10.3390/polym16050639] [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: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Water pollution is becoming a great concern at the global level due to highly polluted effluents, which are charged year by year with increasing amounts of organic residues, dyes, pharmaceuticals and heavy metals. For some of these pollutants, the industrial treatment of wastewater is still relevant. Yet, in some cases, such as pharmaceuticals, specific treatment schemes are urgently required. Therefore, the present study describes the synthesis and evaluation of promising cryostructured composite adsorbents based on chitosan containing native minerals and two types of reinforcement materials (functionalized kaolin and synthetic silicate microparticles). The targeted pharmaceuticals refer to the ciprofloxacin (CIP) antibiotic and the carbamazepine (CBZ) drug, for which the current water treatment process seem to be less efficient, making them appear in exceedingly high concentrations, even in tap water. The study reveals first the progress made for improving the mechanical stability and resilience to water disintegration, as a function of pH, of chitosan-based cryostructures. Further on, a retention study shows that both pharmaceuticals are retained with high efficiency (up to 85.94% CIP and 86.38% CBZ) from diluted aqueous solutions.
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- Marinela-Victoria Dumitru
- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Ghe. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Coimbra, CERES-Chemical Engineering and Renewable Resources for Sustainability, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Silvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CERES-Chemical Engineering and Renewable Resources for Sustainability, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Silvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Ghe. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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Machado MD, Soares EV. Features of the microalga Raphidocelis subcapitata: physiology and applications. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 108:219. [PMID: 38372796 PMCID: PMC10876740 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-024-13038-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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The microalga Raphidocelis subcapitata was isolated from the Nitelva River (Norway) and subsequently deposited in the collection of the Norwegian Institute of Water Research as "Selenastrum capricornutum Printz". This freshwater microalga, also known as Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, acquired much of its notoriety due to its high sensitivity to different chemical species, which makes it recommended by different international organizations for the assessment of ecotoxicity. However, outside this scope, R. subcapitata continues to be little explored. This review aims to shed light on a microalga that, despite its popularity, continues to be an "illustrious" unknown in many ways. Therefore, R. subcapitata taxonomy, phylogeny, shape, size/biovolume, cell ultra-structure, and reproduction are reviewed. The nutritional and cultural conditions, chronological aging, and maintenance and preservation of the alga are summarized and critically discussed. Applications of R. subcapitata, such as its use in aquatic toxicology (ecotoxicity assessment and elucidation of adverse toxic outcome pathways) are presented. Furthermore, the latest advances in the use of this alga in biotechnology, namely in the bioremediation of effluents and the production of value-added biomolecules and biofuels, are highlighted. To end, a perspective regarding the future exploitation of R. subcapitata potentialities, in a modern concept of biorefinery, is outlined. KEY POINTS: • An overview of alga phylogeny and physiology is critically reviewed. • Advances in alga nutrition, cultural conditions, and chronological aging are presented. • Its use in aquatic toxicology and biotechnology is highlighted.
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- Manuela D Machado
- Bioengineering Laboratory - CIETI, ISEP-School of Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Rua Dr António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4249-015, Porto, Portugal
- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Bioengineering Laboratory - CIETI, ISEP-School of Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Rua Dr António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4249-015, Porto, Portugal.
- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal.
- LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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Prasanthkumar KP, Valayankadan F, Aravindakumar CT, P A, Babu A, Alvarez-Idaboy JR. Identifying the Transients and Transformation Products in Hydroxyl Radical-Methimazole Reactions Using DFT and UPLC-Q-TOF MS/MS Approaches. J Phys Chem B 2024; 128:1448-1460. [PMID: 38320124 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c07913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Oxidative reactions of the hydroxyl radical (·OH) with methimazole (MMI), an antithyroid drug, are crucial for understanding its fate in oxidizing environments. By synergistically integrating density functional theory and ultraperformance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF MS/MS) techniques, we elucidated the transients and transformation products (TPs) arising from the ·OH-MMI reactions. We probed two hydrogen-atom abstraction (HA) reactions, three radical adduct formation reactions, and single electron transfer (SET) at the M06-2X/6-311++G(d,p)/SMD(water) level. All proposed reaction channels, except for HA from the methyl group and SET, were found to be barrier-free. SET is the dominant oxidation pathway, accounting for 44% of oxidations, as determined by branching ratio analysis. The selenium analogue, MSeI, exhibited minor reactivity differences compared to MMI, yet its overall patterns resembled those of ·OH-MMI reactions. TPs were generated experimentally by reacting MMI with ·OH produced by UV-photolysis of H2O2. Eight TPs were identified from an approximately 24% degradation of MMI using UPLC-Q-TOF MS/MS analysis, and an additional two TPs were identified from the approximately 52% degraded MMI sample. The exact identities of all of the TPs were established through their corresponding fragmentation patterns. This study elucidates the drug's susceptibility to free radical species under physiologically relevant conditions.
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- Kavanal P Prasanthkumar
- Post Graduate and Research Department of Chemistry, Maharaja's College, Ernakulam 682 011, India
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- Post Graduate and Research Department of Chemistry, Maharaja's College, Ernakulam 682 011, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam 686 560, India
- Inter-University Instrumentation Centre, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam 686 560, India
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- Inter-University Instrumentation Centre, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam 686 560, India
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- Post Graduate and Research Department of Chemistry, Maharaja's College, Ernakulam 682 011, India
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- Departamento de Física y Química Teórica, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México D. F. 04510, Mexico
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Gupta A, Kumar S, Bajpai Y, Chaturvedi K, Johri P, Tiwari RK, Vivekanand V, Trivedi M. Pharmaceutically active micropollutants: origin, hazards and removal. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1339469. [PMID: 38419628 PMCID: PMC10901114 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1339469] [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: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Pharmaceuticals, recognized for their life-saving potential, have emerged as a concerning class of micropollutants in the environment. Even at minute concentrations, chronic exposure poses a significant threat to ecosystems. Various pharmaceutically active micropollutants (PhAMP), including antibiotics, analgesics, and hormones, have been detected in underground waters, surface waters, seawater, sewage treatment plants, soils, and activated sludges due to the absence of standardized regulations on pharmaceutical discharge. Prolonged exposureof hospital waste and sewage treatment facilities is linked to the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Conventional water treatment methods prove ineffective, prompting the use of alternative techniques like photolysis, reverse osmosis, UV-degradation, bio-degradation, and nano-filtration. However, commercial implementation faces challenges such as incomplete removal, toxic sludge generation, high costs, and the need for skilled personnel. Research gaps include the need to comprehensively identify and understand various types of pharmaceutically active micropollutants, investigate their long-term ecological impact, develop more sensitive monitoring techniques, and explore integrated treatment approaches. Additionally, there is a gap in understanding the socio-economic implications of pharmaceutical pollution and the efficacy of public awareness campaigns. Future research should delve into alternative strategies like phagotherapy, vaccines, and natural substance substitutes to address the escalating threat of pharmaceutical pollution.
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- Anuradha Gupta
- Flavin Labs Private Limited, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai, India
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- Flavin Labs Private Limited, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- ICAR-Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- ICAR-Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Flavin Labs Private Limited, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, AITH, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, MNIT, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Boizet-Bonhoure B, Déjardin S, Girard M, Durix Q, Poulat F, Philibert P. Adenomyotic Lesions Are Induced in the Mouse Uterus after Exposure to NSAID and EE2 Mixtures at Environmental Doses. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2003. [PMID: 38396681 PMCID: PMC10889173 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The aim of this study was to assess the long-term effect of exposure to environmentally relevant doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; ibuprofen, and diclofenac) and 17β-ethinylestradiol (EE2) on the mouse uterus. NSAID-EE2 mixtures were administered in the drinking water from gestational day 8 until 8 weeks post-birth (i.e., during embryo development, lactation, puberty, and sexual maturity). The incidence of adenomyosis lesions (presence of endometrial glands in the inner myometrium) increased up to 60% in the uterus of 8-week-old exposed females (F1) and to 85% in F2 females (exposed father). Histological analysis revealed aberrant proliferation and apoptosis, vacuolization of epithelial cells, and increased incidence of abnormal glands in the luminal and glandular epithelium in F1 and F2 uteri. Moreover, myofibroblast proportion (alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) expression analysis) and collagen expression (Picrosirius red stain; a fibrosis hallmark) were increased in F1 and F2 endometrium. Connexin-43 was aberrantly distributed in the endometrial stroma and glands of F1 and F2 uteri. Conversely, uterine 17β-estradiol and progesterone levels were not affected in F1 and F2 females. These findings demonstrated that in mice, chronic exposure to NSAID and EE2 mixtures at environmental doses intergenerationally affects uterine physiology, particularly the endometrium. It may serve as a model to study the pathophysiology of human adenomyosis.
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- Brigitte Boizet-Bonhoure
- Développement et Pathologie de la Gonade, Institut de Génétique Humaine, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Montpellier UMR9002, 34090 Montpellier, France; (S.D.); (M.G.); (F.P.)
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- Développement et Pathologie de la Gonade, Institut de Génétique Humaine, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Montpellier UMR9002, 34090 Montpellier, France; (S.D.); (M.G.); (F.P.)
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- Développement et Pathologie de la Gonade, Institut de Génétique Humaine, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Montpellier UMR9002, 34090 Montpellier, France; (S.D.); (M.G.); (F.P.)
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- IExplore-RAM, Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, INSERM, Université de Montpellier, 34090 Montpellier, France;
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- Développement et Pathologie de la Gonade, Institut de Génétique Humaine, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Montpellier UMR9002, 34090 Montpellier, France; (S.D.); (M.G.); (F.P.)
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- Développement et Pathologie de la Gonade, Institut de Génétique Humaine, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Montpellier UMR9002, 34090 Montpellier, France; (S.D.); (M.G.); (F.P.)
- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Biologie Moléculaire, Hôpital Carémeau, CHU de Nîmes, 30029 Nîmes, France
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Sharma A, Singh G, Kaur N, Singh N. Core-Labeled Reverse Micelle-Based Supramolecular Solvents for Assisted Quick and Sensitive Determination of Amitriptyline in Wastewater. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024. [PMID: 38319126 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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In recent years, the issue of pharmaceutical contaminants in water bodies has emerged as a significant environmental concern owing to the potential negative impacts on both aquatic ecosystems and human health. Consequently, the development of efficient and eco-friendly methods for their determination and removal is of paramount importance. In this context, the development of a surfactant ensemble sensor has been explored for hard-to-sense amphiphilic drug, i.e., amitriptyline. Herein, a pyrene-based amphiphile chemoreceptor was synthesized and characterized through various spectroscopic techniques such as 1H, 13C NMR, single-crystal XRD, FTIR, and ES-mass spectrometry. Then, dodecanoic acid (DA) and a pyrene-based receptor in a THF/water solvent system were used to generate reverse micelle-based self-aggregates of SUPRAS (SUPRAmolecular Solvent). The structural aspects, such as morphology and size, along with the stability of the SUPRAS aggregates were unfolded through spectroscopic and microscopic insights. The present investigation describes a synergistic approach that combines the unique properties of premicellar concentration of supramolecular solvent with the promising potential of pyrene-based receptor for enhanced amitriptyline extraction with simultaneous determination from water (LOD = 12 nM). To evaluate the effectiveness of the developed aggregates in real-world scenarios, experiments were conducted to determine the sensing efficiency among various pharmaceutical pollutants commonly found in water sources. The results reveal that the synergistic nanoensemble exhibits remarkable sensing ability, toward the amitriptyline (AMT) drug outperforming conventional methods.
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- Arun Sharma
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab 140001, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab 140001, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab 140001, India
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Chen Z, Chen J, Tan S, Yang Z, Zhang Y. Dechlorination Helps Defluorination: Insights into the Defluorination Mechanism of Florfenicol by S-nZVI and DFT Calculations on the Reaction Pathways. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:2542-2553. [PMID: 38262936 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c07435] [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: 01/25/2024]
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Defluorination is essential to eliminate the antibiotic resistance and detrimental effects of florfenicol (C12H14Cl2FNO4S, FF), which is achievable by sulfidated nanoscale zerovalent iron (S-nZVI), yet a comprehensive understanding of the mechanism is lacking. Herein, we used experimental data and density functional theory calculations to demonstrate four dechlorination-promoted defluorination pathways of FF, depending on S-nZVI or not. FF was defluorinated in a rapid and then slow but continuous manner, accompanying a consecutive dechlorination to deschloro (dFF) and dideschloro FF (ddFF). Unexpectedly, the predominant defluorination occurs by spontaneous hydrolysis of ddFF to form the hydrolyzed byproduct (HO-ddFF), i.e., independent of S-nZVI, which is initiated by intramolecular attack from carbonyl O to alkyl F and is thus limited for FF and dFF owing to the diminished nucleophilicity by electron-withdrawing Cl. The removal of Cl also makes the reductive defluorination of ddFF by S-nZVI amenable. The other two minor but more rapid defluorination pathways occur in synergy with the dechlorination of FF and dFF, which are mediated by the reactive carbanion intermediates and generate HO-dFF and HO-ddFF, respectively. The reliability of these dechlorination-facilitated defluorination pathways was verified by the consistency of theoretical calculations with experimental data, providing valuable insights into the degradation of fluorinated contaminants.
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- Zhenhuan Chen
- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Key Laboratory of Coastal Environment and Resources of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coastal Environment and Resources of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, China
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coastal Environment and Resources of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coastal Environment and Resources of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, China
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- Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, China
- Key Laboratory of Coastal Environment and Resources of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou 310030, China
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Salari M, Alahabadi A, Rahmani-Sani A, Miri M, Yazdani-Aval M, Lotfi H, Saghi MH, Rastegar A, Sepehr MN, Darvishmotevalli M. A comparative study of response surface methodology and artificial neural network based algorithm genetic for modeling and optimization of EP/US/GAC oxidation process in dexamethasone degradation: Application for real wastewater, electrical energy consumption. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 349:140832. [PMID: 38042425 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140832] [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: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Dexamethasone (DXM) is a broadly used drug, which is frequently identified in the water environments due to its improper disposal and incomplete removal in wastewater treatment plant. The inability of conventional treatment processes of wastewater causes that researchers pay a great attention to study and develop effective wastewater treatment systems. This work deals with the study of integrated electro-peroxone/granular activated carbon (EP/US/GAC) process in the degradation of dexamethasone (DXM) from a water environment and the remediation of real pharmaceutical wastewater. Two approaches of response surface methodology based on central composite design (RSM-CCD) and artificial neural network based on algorithm genetic (ANN-GA) were employed for modeling and optimization of the process. Both the models presented significant adequacy for modeling and prediction of the process according to statistical linear and nonlinear metrics (R2 = 0.9998 and 0.9996 and RMSE = 0.2128 and 0.1784 for ANN-GA and RSM-CCD, respectively). The optimization study provided the same outcomes for both ANN-GA and RSM-CCD approaches, where approximately complete DEX oxidation was achieved at pH = 9.3, operating time = 10 min, US power = 300 W/L, applied current = 470 mA, and electrolyte concentration = 0.05 M. A synergistic study signified that the EP/US/GAC process made an 82% synergy index as compared to the individual US and EP processes. The calculated energy consumption for the integrated process was achieved to be 2.79 kW h/gCOD. Quenching test by tert-butanol and p-benzoquinone revealed that HO• radical possessed the largest contribution in DEX degradation. The efficiency of EP/US/GAC process in the remediation of real pharmaceutical wastewater showed a significant decline in COD content (92% removal after 180 min), and the ratio of initial BOD/COD ratio of 0.27 was elevated up to 0.7 after 100 min treatment time. The performance stability of EP/US/GAC system showed no remarkable drop in removal efficiency, and leakage of lead ions from the anode surface was negligible and below WHO guideline for drinking water. Generally, this research work manifested that the integrated EP/US/GAC system elevated the degradation efficiency and can be proposed as a pretreatment step before biological treatment processes for the remediation of recalcitrant wastewaters.
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- Mehdi Salari
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran; Leishmaniasis Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran; Leishmaniasis Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Leishmaniasis Research Center, Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Sabzevar University of Medical Science, Sabzevar, Iran; Leishmaniasis Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Research Center for Health, Safety and Environment (RCHSE), Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Research Center for Health, Safety and Environment (RCHSE), Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
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Lee J, Jo SJ, Yoon S, Ko M, Jang T, Kim HK, Park JA. Coupled adsorption-photocatalysis process for the removal of diclofenac using magnetite/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 349:140788. [PMID: 38042428 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140788] [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: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Diclofenac (DCF) is frequently detected in water bodies (ng/L to g/L) as it is not completely removed by conventional wastewater treatment plants. Adsorption and photocatalysis have been studied as promising methods for treating DCF; however, both processes have limitations. Thus, in this study, the removal efficiency of DCF is evaluated using a magnetite/reduced graphene oxide (Fe3O4/RGO) nanocomposite via a coupled adsorption-catalysis process. The Fe3O4/RGO nanocomposite was successfully synthesized using a microwave-assisted solvothermal method and exhibited a bandgap of 2.60 eV. The kinetic data best fitted the Elovich model (R2 = 0.994, χ2 = 0.29), indicating rapid adsorption. The maximum DCF adsorption capacity calculated using the Langmuir model was 80.33 mg/g. An ultraviolet C (UVC) light source and 0.1 g/L of Fe3O4/RGO nanocomposite were the optimum conditions for the removal of DCF (C0 = 30 mM) by a coupled adsorption-photocatalysis process (first-order rate constant (k) = 0.088/min), which was greater than the single adsorption (k = 0.029/min) and pre-adsorption and post-photocatalysis (k = 0.053/min) processes. This indicates that the adsorbed DCF did not hamper the photocatalytic reaction of the Fe3O4/RGO nanocomposite, but rather enhanced the coupled adsorption-photocatalytic reaction. DCF removal efficiency was higher at acidic conditions (pH 4.3-5.0), because high H+ promotes the generation of certain reactive oxygen species (ROS) and increases of electrostatic interaction. The presence of NaCl and CaCl2 (10 mM) did not notably affect the total DCF removal efficiency; however, Ca2+ affected the initial DCF adsorption affinity. Scavenger experiments demonstrated O2∙- and h+ play a key ROS than ·OH to degrade DCF. The acute toxicity of DCF towards Aliivibrio fischeri gradually decreased with increasing treatment time.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Battery Convergence Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Battery Convergence Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in Advanced Functional Materials and Devices Development, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea; Department of Integrated Energy and Infra System, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea.
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Coskun B, Bilgin-Saritas N, Aydin E, Pehlivanoglu-Mantas E. Identification of transformation products during Doxylamine chloramination for NDMA mitigation. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:1024-1039. [PMID: 36222397 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2022.2135462] [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: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) is a disinfection byproduct that forms at the presence of an organic nitrogen precursor. Doxylamine, an antihistaminic pharmaceutical, is a precursor of NDMA and has been shown to form NDMA in the presence of chloramine. In this study, the effect of Doxylamine as an NDMA precursor has been further studied during chloramination. The end product and byproducts during chloramination were investigated using a high-resolution mass spectrometer by taking samples at different time intervals. Results suggest that NDMA is not the only end product forming during chloramination of Doxylamine and several transformation products that do not end up as NDMA may form. A group of these transformation products have been selected based on their relative amounts during chloramination with time and notated as Focus Tentative Transformation Products (FTTPn). The identification of these byproducts will make it easier to study the conditions during chloramination that may favour these 'known' transformation products with the use of less sophisticated analytical instruments. Then, it might lead to the establishment of chloramination protocols that will minimise the formation of NDMA from its precursors.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Turkey
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Turkey
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- Department of Aquatic Sciences, Istanbul University, Beyazıt, Turkey
- AGAT Laboratories, Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Turkey
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Prada-Vásquez MA, Pituco MM, Caixeta MP, Cardona Gallo SA, Botero-Coy AM, Hernández F, Torres-Palma RA, Vilar VJP. Ozonation using a stainless-steel membrane contactor: Gas-liquid mass transfer and pharmaceuticals removal from secondary-treated municipal wastewater. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 349:140888. [PMID: 38070615 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140888] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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A tubular porous stainless steel membrane contactor was characterized in terms of ozone-water mass transport, as well as its application in removing 23 pharmaceuticals (PhACs) detected in the secondary-treated municipal wastewater, under continuous mode operation. The volumetric mass transfer coefficient (KLa) was evaluated based on liquid flow rate, gas flow rate, and ozone gas concentration. The KLa values were substantially improved with an increment in liquid flow rate (1.6 times from 30 to 70 dm3 h-1) and gas flow rate (3.6 times from 0.30 to 0.85 Ndm3 min-1) due to the improved mixing in the gas-liquid interface. For the lowest liquid flow rate (30 dm3 h-1), the water phase boundary layer (82%) exhibited the major ozone transfer resistance, but it became almost comparable with membrane resistance for the highest liquid flow rate (70 dm3 h-1). Additionally, the influence of the specific ozone dose (0.39, 0.53, and 0.69 g O3 g DOC-1) and ozone inlet gas concentration ( [Formula: see text] = 27, 80, and 134 g Nm-3) were investigated in the elimination of 23 PhACs found in secondary-treated municipal wastewater. An ozone dose of 0.69 g O3 g DOC-1 and residence time of 60 s resulted in the removal of 12 out of the 23 compounds over 80%, while 17 compounds were abated above 60%. The elimination of PhACs was strongly correlated with kinetic reaction constants values with ozone and hydroxyl radicals (kO3 and kHO•), leading to a characteristic elimination pattern for each group of contaminants. This study demonstrates the high potential of membrane contactors as an appealing alternative for ozone-driven wastewater treatment.
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- María A Prada-Vásquez
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Medellín, Facultad de Minas, Departamento de Geociencias y Medioambiente, Medellín, Colombia; Grupo de Investigación en Remediación Ambiental y Biocatálisis (GIRAB), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín, Colombia; LSRE-LCM - Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering-Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal
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- LSRE-LCM - Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering-Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal
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- LSRE-LCM - Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering-Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Medellín, Facultad de Minas, Departamento de Geociencias y Medioambiente, Medellín, Colombia
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- Environmental and Public Health Analytical Chemistry, Research Institute for Pesticides and Water, University Jaume I, Castelló, Spain
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- Environmental and Public Health Analytical Chemistry, Research Institute for Pesticides and Water, University Jaume I, Castelló, Spain
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- Grupo de Investigación en Remediación Ambiental y Biocatálisis (GIRAB), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín, Colombia
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- LSRE-LCM - Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering-Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal.
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Fayaz T, Renuka N, Ratha SK. Antibiotic occurrence, environmental risks, and their removal from aquatic environments using microalgae: Advances and future perspectives. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 349:140822. [PMID: 38042426 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140822] [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: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Antibiotic pollution has caused a continuous increase in the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) in aquatic environments worldwide. Algae-based bioremediation technology is a promising eco-friendly means to remove antibiotics and highly resistant ARGs, and the generated biomass can be utilized to produce value-added products of industrial significance. This review discussed the prevalence of antibiotics and ARGs in aquatic environments and their environmental risks to non-target organisms. The potential of various microalgal species for antibiotic and ARG removal, their mechanisms, strategies for enhanced removal, and future directions were reviewed. Antibiotics can be degraded into non-toxic compounds in microalgal cells through the action of extracellular polymeric substances, glutathione-S-transferase, and cytochrome P450; however, antibiotic stress can alter microalgal gene expression and growth. This review also deciphered the effect of antibiotic stress on microalgal physiology, biomass production, and biochemical composition that can impact their commercial applications.
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- Tufail Fayaz
- Algal Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, 151401, India
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- Algal Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, 151401, India.
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- Algology Laboratory, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, 226001, India
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Vosough M, Salemi A, Rockel S, Schmidt TC. Enhanced efficiency of MS/MS all-ion fragmentation for non-targeted analysis of trace contaminants in surface water using multivariate curve resolution and data fusion. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024; 416:1165-1177. [PMID: 38206346 PMCID: PMC10850027 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-023-05102-x] [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: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Data-independent acquisition-all-ion fragmentation (DIA-AIF) mode of mass spectrometry can facilitate wide-scope non-target analysis of contaminants in surface water due to comprehensive spectral identification. However, because of the complexity of the resulting MS2 AIF spectra, identifying unknown pollutants remains a significant challenge, with a significant bottleneck in translating non-targeted chemical signatures into environmental impacts. The present study proposes to process fused MS1 and MS2 data sets obtained from LC-HRMS/MS measurements in non-targeted AIF workflows on surface water samples using multivariate curve resolution-alternating least squares (MCR-ALS). This enables straightforward assignment between precursor ions obtained from resolved MS1 spectra and their corresponding MS2 spectra. The method was evaluated for two sets of tap water and surface water contaminated with 14 target chemicals as a proof of concept. The data set of surface water samples consisting of 3506 MS1 and 2170 MS2 AIF mass spectral features was reduced to 81 components via a fused MS1-MS2 MCR model that describes at least 98.8% of the data. Each component summarizes the distinct chromatographic elution of components together with their corresponding MS1 and MS2 spectra. MS2 spectral similarity of more than 82% was obtained for most target chemicals. This highlights the potential of this method for unraveling the composition of MS/MS complex data in a water environment. Ultimately, the developed approach was applied to the retrospective non-target analysis of an independent set of surface water samples.
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- Maryam Vosough
- Instrumental Analytical Chemistry and Centre for Water and Environmental Research (ZWU), University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstr. 5, Essen, 45141, Germany.
- Department of Clean Technologies, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, P.O. Box 14335-186, Tehran, Iran.
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- Instrumental Analytical Chemistry and Centre for Water and Environmental Research (ZWU), University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstr. 5, Essen, 45141, Germany
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- Instrumental Analytical Chemistry and Centre for Water and Environmental Research (ZWU), University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstr. 5, Essen, 45141, Germany
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- Instrumental Analytical Chemistry and Centre for Water and Environmental Research (ZWU), University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstr. 5, Essen, 45141, Germany
- IWW Water Centre, Moritzstr. 26, Mülheim an der Ruhr, 45476, Germany
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Ma Y, Ma Y, Wan J, Wang Y, Ye G, Zhang Z, Lin Y. Comparative study of Fe 2+/H 2O 2 and Fe 2+/persulfate systems on the pre-treatment process of real pharmaceutical wastewater. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2024; 89:811-822. [PMID: 38358504 PMCID: wst_2024_016 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2024.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Advanced oxidation technologies based on hydroxyl radical (•OH) and sulfate radical (SO4-•) are two common types of advanced oxidation technologies, but there are not many reports on the application of advanced oxidation methods in actual wastewater pretreatment. This article compares the pre-treatment performance of Fe2+/H2O2 and Fe2+/Persulfate systems in actual pharmaceutical wastewater, and combines EEM, GC-MS, and toxicity testing results to explore the differences in TOC, COD, and NH3-N removal rates, optimal catalyst dosage, applicable pH range, toxicity of effluent after reaction, and pollutant structure between the two systems. The results indicate that the Fe2+/H2O2 system has a higher pollutant removal rate (TOC: 71.9%, COD: 66.9%, NH3-N: 34.1%), but also requires a higher catalyst (Fe2+) concentration (6.0 g/L), and its effluent exhibits characteristic peaks of aromatic proteins. The Fe2+/Persulfate system has a wider pH range (pH ≈ 3-7) and is more advantageous in treating wastewater containing more cyclic organic compounds, but the effluent contains some sulfur-containing compounds. In addition, toxicity tests have shown that the toxicity reduction effect of the Fe2+/Persulfate system is stronger than that of the Fe2+/H2O2 system.
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- Yang Ma
- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China E-mail:
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- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Kamaraj M, Suresh Babu P, Shyamalagowri S, Pavithra MKS, Aravind J, Kim W, Govarthanan M. β-cyclodextrin polymer composites for the removal of pharmaceutical substances, endocrine disruptor chemicals, and dyes from aqueous solution- A review of recent trends. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 351:119830. [PMID: 38141340 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119830] [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: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Cyclodextrin (CD) and its derivatives are receiving attention as a new-generation adsorbent for water pollution treatment due to their external hydrophilic and internal hydrophobic properties. Among types of CD, β-Cyclodextrin (βCD) has been a material of choice with a proven track record for a range of utilities in distinct domains, owing to its unique cage-like structural conformations and inclusion complex-forming ability, especially to mitigate emerging contaminants (ECs). This article outlines βCD composites in developing approaches of their melds and composites for purposes such as membranes for removal of the ECs in aqueous setups have been explored with emphasis on recent trends. Electrospinning has bestowed an entirely different viewpoint on polymeric materials, comprising βCD, in the framework of diverse functions across a multitude of niches. Besides, this article especially discusses βCD polymer composite membrane-based removal of contaminants such as pharmaceutical substances, endocrine disruptors chemicals, and dyes. Finally, in this article, the challenges and future directions of βCD-based adsorbents are discussed, which may shed light on pragmatic commercial applications of βCD polymer composite membranes.
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- M Kamaraj
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology-Ramapuram, Chennai, 600089, Tamil Nadu, India; Life Science Division, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, Nilai, 71800, Malaysia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai, 602105, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- PG and Research Department of Botany, Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai, 600030, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, 638401, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai, 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600 077, India.
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Nayak A, Chaudhary P, Bhushan B, Ghai K, Singh S, Sillanpää M. Removal of emergent pollutants: A review on recent updates and future perspectives on polysaccharide-based composites vis-à-vis traditional adsorbents. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:129092. [PMID: 38171444 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129092] [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: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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There is a growing incidence in the presence of emergent pollutants like the pesticides and pharmaceuticals in water bodies. The matter of environmental concern is their synthetic and persistent nature which has resulted in induced toxicity/damaging effect to the vital functioning of the different organs in the aquatic community. Traditional adsorbents have exhibited limitations like low stability and minimum reuse ability. Composites of such adsorbents with polysaccharides have demonstrated distinct features like improved surface area, porosity, adsorptivity; improved reusability and structural integrity; improved mechanical strength, thermal stability when applied for the removal of the emergent pollutants. The biocompatibility and biodegradability of such fabricated composites is established; thereby making the water treatment process cost effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly. The present review has dealt with an in-depth, up-dated literature compilation of traditional as well as polysaccharide based composite adsorbents and addressed their performance evaluation for the removal of pharmaceuticals and pesticides from wastewater. A comparative study has revealed the merits of polysaccharide based composites and discussions have been made with a focus on future research directions in the related area.
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- Arunima Nayak
- Department of Chemistry, Graphic Era University, 248002 Dehradun, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Graphic Era University, 248002 Dehradun, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Graphic Era University, 248002 Dehradun, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Graphic Era Hill University, 248002 Dehradun, India
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- School of Applied & Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007,India
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- Sustainability Cluster, School of Advanced Engineering, UPES, Bidholi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India; Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Nørrebrogade 44, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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Wu R, Sin EYY, Zhang K, Xu S, Ruan Y, Mak YL, Yung YK, Sun SWC, Yang R, Lam PKS. Medicating the coast in a metropolitan city: Enantiomeric profiles and joint probabilistic risk assessment of antidepressants and antihistamines. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2024; 184:108434. [PMID: 38237506 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108434] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Pharmaceuticals are receiving increasing attention as emerging contaminants in the aquatic environment. Herein, we investigated the occurrence of 11 antidepressants, 6 antihistamines and 4 metabolites in treated wastewater effluents, rivers, stormwater, and seawater in Hong Kong, with special focus on chirality. The average levels of ∑pharmaceuticals ranged from 0.525 to 1070 ng/L in all samples and the total annual mass load of target pharmaceuticals in the marine environment of Hong Kong was 756 kg/y. Antihistamines accounted for >80 % of ∑pharmaceuticals, with diphenhydramine and fexofenadine being predominant. The occurrence and enantiomeric profiles of brompheniramine and promethazine sulfoxide were reported in global natural waters for the first time. Among chiral pharmaceuticals, mirtazapine and fexofenadine exhibited R-preference, while others mostly exhibited S-preference, implying that the ecological risks derived from achiral data for chiral pharmaceuticals may be biased. The joint probabilistic risk assessment of fluoxetine revealed that R-fluoxetine and rac-fluoxetine presented different ecological risks from that of S-fluoxetine; Such assessment also revealed that target pharmaceuticals posed only minimal to low risks, except that diphenhydramine posed an intermediate risk. As estimated, 10 % aquatic species will be affected when the environmental level of diphenhydramine exceeds 7.40 ng/L, which was seen in 46.9 % samples. Collectively, this study highlights further investigations on the enantioselectivity of chiral pharmaceuticals, particularly on environmental behavior and ecotoxicity using local aquatic species as target organisms.
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- Rongben Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China; National Observation and Research Station of Coastal Ecological Environment in Macao, Macao Environmental Research Institute, Macau University of Science and Technology, 999078, Macao SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China; Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China; Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Water Quality Management Group, Environmental Protection Department, Hong Kong SAR Government, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Water Quality Management Group, Environmental Protection Department, Hong Kong SAR Government, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Water Quality Management Group, Environmental Protection Department, Hong Kong SAR Government, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Water Quality Management Group, Environmental Protection Department, Hong Kong SAR Government, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China; Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China; Department of Science, School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Mashentseva AA, Nurpeisova DT, Barsbay M. Effect of copper doping on the photocatalytic performance of Ni 2O 3@PC membrane composites in norfloxacin degradation. RSC Adv 2024; 14:4424-4435. [PMID: 38312730 PMCID: PMC10835572 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07471d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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In this study, copper (Cu) and nickel oxide (Ni2O3) microtubes (MTs) were synthesized using an electroless template deposition technique within porous polycarbonate (PC) track-etched membranes (TeMs) to obtain Cu@PC and Ni2O3@PC composite membranes, respectively. The pristine PC TeMs featured nanochannels with a pore density of 4 × 107 pores per cm2 and an average pore diameter of 400 ± 13 nm. The synthesis of a mixed composite, combining Cu and Ni2O3 within the PC matrix, was achieved through a two-step deposition process using a Ni2O3@PC template. An analysis of the resultant composite structure (Cu/Ni2O3@PC) confirmed the existence of CuNi (97.3%) and CuO (2.7%) crystalline phases. The synthesized catalysts were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, and atomic force microscopy (AFM). In photodegradation assessments, the Cu/Ni2O3@PC mixed composite demonstrated higher photocatalytic activity, achieving a substantial 59% degradation of norfloxacin (NOR) under UV light irradiation. This performance surpassed that of both Ni2O3@PC and Cu@PC composites. The optimal pH for maximum NOR removal from the aqueous solution was determined to be pH 5, with a reaction time of 180 min. The degradation of NOR in the presence of these composites adhered to the Langmuir-Hinshelwood mechanism and a pseudo-first order kinetic model. The reusability of the catalysts was also investigated for 10 consecutive runs, without any activation or regeneration treatments. The Cu@PC membrane catalyst demonstrated a marked decline in degradation efficiency after the 2nd test cycle, ultimately catalyzing only 10% of NOR after the 10th cycle. In contrast, the Ni2O3@PC based catalyst demonstrated a more stable NOR degradation efficiency throughout all 10 runs, with 27% NOR removal observed during the final test. Remarkably, the catalytic performance of the Cu/Ni2O3@PC mixed composite remained highly active even after being recycled 4 times. The degradation efficiency exhibited a gradual reduction, with a 17% decrease after the 6th run and a cumulative 35% removal of NOR achieved by the 10th cycle. Overall, the findings indicate that Cu/Ni2O3@PC mixed composite membranes may represent an advancement in the quest to mitigate the adverse effects of antibiotic pollution in aquatic environments and hold significant promise for sustainable water treatment practices.
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- Anastassiya A Mashentseva
- The Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Republic of Kazakhstan 050032 Almaty Kazakhstan
- Department of Nuclear Physics, New Materials and Technologies, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University 010008 Astana Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University 010008 Astana Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, Hacettepe University 06800 Ankara Turkey
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Zhou Y, Lei Y, Kong Q, Cheng F, Fan M, Deng Y, Zhao Q, Qiu J, Wang P, Yang X. o-Semiquinone Radical and o-Benzoquinone Selectively Degrade Aniline Contaminants in the Periodate-Mediated Advanced Oxidation Process. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:2123-2132. [PMID: 38237556 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c08179] [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: 01/31/2024]
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Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) often employ strong oxidizing inorganic radicals (e.g., hydroxyl and sulfate radicals) to oxidize contaminants in water treatment. However, the water matrix could scavenge the strong oxidizing radicals, significantly deteriorating the treatment efficiency. Here, we report a periodate/catechol process in which reactive quinone species (RQS) including the o-semiquinone radical (o-SQ•-) and o-benzoquinone (o-Q) were dominant to effectively degrade anilines within 60 s. The second-order reaction rate constants of o-SQ•- and o-Q with aniline were determined to be 1.0 × 108 and 4.0 × 103 M-1 s-1, respectively, at pH 7.0, which accounted for 21% and 79% of the degradation of aniline with a periodate-to-catechol molar ratio of 1:1. The major byproducts were generated via addition or polymerization. The RQS-based process exhibited excellent anti-interference performance in the degradation of aniline-containing contaminants in real water samples in the presence of diverse inorganic ions and organics. Subsequently, we extended the RQS-based process by employing tea extract and dissolved organic matter as catechol replacements as well as metal ions [e.g., Fe(III) or Cu(II)] as periodate replacements, which also exhibited good performance in aniline degradation. This study provides a novel strategy to develop RQS-based AOPs for the highly selective degradation of aniline-containing emerging contaminants.
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- Yangjian Zhou
- 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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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, 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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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Vegetation Restoration, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, 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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Davies JF, McAlister S, Eckelman MJ, McGain F, Seglenieks R, Gutman EN, Groome J, Palipane N, Latoff K, Nielsen D, Sherman JD. Environmental and financial impacts of perioperative paracetamol use: a multicentre international life-cycle analysis. Br J Anaesth 2024:S0007-0912(23)00725-0. [PMID: 38296752 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2023.11.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Pharmaceuticals account for 19-32% of healthcare greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Paracetamol is a common perioperative analgesic agent. We estimated GHG emissions associated with i.v. and oral formulations of paracetamol used in the perioperative period. METHODS Life-cycle assessment of GHG emissions (expressed as carbon dioxide equivalents CO2e) of i.v. and oral paracetamol preparations was performed. Perioperative paracetamol prescribing practices and costs for 26 hospitals in USA, UK, and Australia were retrospectively audited. For those surgical patients for whom oral formulations were indicated, CO2e and costs of actual prescribing practices for i.v. or oral doses were compared with optimal oral prescribing. RESULTS The carbon footprint for a 1 g dose was 38 g CO2e (oral tablet), 151 g CO2e (oral liquid), and 310-628 g CO2e (i.v. dependent on type of packaging and administration supplies). Of the eligible USA patients, 37% received paracetamol (67% was i.v.). Of the eligible UK patients, 85% received paracetamol (80% was i.v.). Of the eligible Australian patients, 66% received paracetamol (70% was i.v.). If the emissions mitigation opportunity from substituting oral tablets for i.v. paracetamol is extrapolated to USA, UK, and Australia elective surgical encounters in 2019, ∼5.7 kt CO2e could have been avoided and would save 98.3% of financial costs. CONCLUSIONS Intravenous paracetamol has 12-fold greater life-cycle carbon emissions than the oral tablet form. Glass vials have higher greenhouse gas emissions than plastic vials. Intravenous administration should be reserved for cases in which oral formulations are not feasible.
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- Jessica F Davies
- Department of Anaesthesia, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Critical Care, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Department of Critical Care, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Critical Care, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Centre for Health Policy, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Western Health, Footscray, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Critical Care, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Western Health, Footscray, VIC, Australia; Department of Anaesthesia, Grampians Health, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK; Nuffield Health, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Greener Anaesthesia & Sustainability Project (GASP), London, UK
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA; Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT, USA
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Miao P, Gao J, Han X, Zhao Y, Chen T. Adsorption of Levofloxacin onto Graphene Oxide/Chitosan Composite Aerogel Microspheres. Gels 2024; 10:81. [PMID: 38275855 PMCID: PMC10815225 DOI: 10.3390/gels10010081] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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The removal of pharmaceutical residues from water resources using bio-based materials is very important for human safety and health. Bio-based graphene oxide/chitosan (GO/CS) aerogel microspheres were fabricated with emulsification and cross-linking, followed by freeze drying, and were used for the adsorption of levofloxacin (LOF). The obtained GO/CS aerogel microspheres were characterized with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), and thermogravimetry (TG). The effects of GO content, pH value, and temperature on their adsorption capacity were investigated. With the incorporation of 40 wt% GO, the adsorption capacity increased from 9.9 to 45.6 mg/g, and the highest adsorption capacity, 51.5 mg/g, was obtained at pH = 8 and T = 25 °C. In addition, to obtain deeper insight into the adsorption process, the thermodynamics and kinetics of the process were also investigated with four different models of LOF adsorption. The thermodynamic modeling results revealed that LOF adsorption is exothermic, and the kinetic investigation demonstrated that LOF adsorption is generally consistent with a pseudo-first-order rate law.
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- Pengpai Miao
- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China;
- School of Nuclear Technology and Chemistry & Biology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry and Functional Materials, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China; (X.H.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Nuclear Technology and Chemistry & Biology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry and Functional Materials, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China; (X.H.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Nuclear Technology and Chemistry & Biology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry and Functional Materials, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China; (X.H.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Nuclear Technology and Chemistry & Biology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry and Functional Materials, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China; (X.H.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Nuclear Technology and Chemistry & Biology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry and Functional Materials, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China; (X.H.); (Y.Z.)
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Sokołowski A, Mordec M, Caban M, Øverjordet IB, Wielogórska E, Włodarska-Kowalczuk M, Balazy P, Chełchowski M, Lepoint G. Bioaccumulation of pharmaceuticals and stimulants in macrobenthic food web in the European Arctic as determined using stable isotope approach. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 909:168557. [PMID: 37979847 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168557] [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: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Although pharmaceuticals are increasingly detected in abiotic matrices in the Arctic, the accumulation of drugs in the resident biota and trophic transfer have not been yet examined. This study investigated the behaviour of several pharmaceuticals in the rocky-bottom, macrobenthic food web in the coastal zone of Isfjorden (western Spitsbergen) using stable isotope analyses (SIA) coupled with liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Across 16 macroalgal and invertebrate species the highest average concentration was measured for ciprofloxacin (CIP) (on average 60.3 ng g-1 dw) followed by paracetamol (PCT) (51.3 ng g-1 dw) and nicotine (NIC) (37.8 ng g-1 dw). The biomagnification potential was assessed for six target compounds of 13 analytes detected that were quantified with a frequency > 50 % in biological samples. The trophic magnification factor (TMF) ranged between 0.3 and 2.8, and was significant for NIC and CIP. TMF < 1.0 for NIC (0.3; confidence interval, CI 0.1-0.5) indicated that the compound does not accumulate with trophic position. The dilution of pharmaceutical residues in the food web may result from limited intake with dietary route, poor assimilation efficiency and high biotransformation rates in benthic invertebrates. TMF for CIP (2.8, CI 1.2-6.4) suggests trophic magnification, a phenomenon observed previously for several antibiotics in freshwater food webs. Trophic transfer therefore plays a role in controlling concentration of CIP in the Arctic benthic communities and should be considered in environmental risk assessment. Biomagnification potential of diclofenac (DIC; 0.9, CI 0.5-1.7), carbamazepine (CBZ; 0.4, CI 0.1-2.1), caffeine (CAF; 0.9, CI 0.5-1.9) and PCT (1.3, CI 0.7-2.7) was not evident due to large 95 % confidence of their TMFs. This study provides the first evidence of drug bioaccumulation in the Arctic food web and indicates that behaviour of pharmaceuticals varies among target compounds.
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- Adam Sokołowski
- University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Oceanography and Geography, Al. Piłsudskiego 46, 81-378 Gdynia, Poland.
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- University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Oceanography and Geography, Al. Piłsudskiego 46, 81-378 Gdynia, Poland
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- University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Chemistry, ul. Wita Stwosza 63, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Powstańców Warszawy 55, 81-712 Sopot, Poland
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- Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Powstańców Warszawy 55, 81-712 Sopot, Poland
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- Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Powstańców Warszawy 55, 81-712 Sopot, Poland
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- Université de Liège, UR FOCUS, Laboratory of Trophic and Isotope Ecology (LETIS), allée du six Août 11, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium
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Yang Q, Zhao H, Peng Q, Chen G, Liu J, Cao X, Xiong S, Li G, Liu Q. Elimination of Pharmaceutical Compounds from Aqueous Solution through Novel Functionalized Pitch-Based Porous Adsorbents: Kinetic, Isotherm, Thermodynamic Studies and Mechanism Analysis. Molecules 2024; 29:463. [PMID: 38257376 PMCID: PMC10819009 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29020463] [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: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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The long-term presence of PPCPs in the aqueous environment poses a potentially significant threat to human life and physical health and the safety of the water environment. In our previous work, we investigated low-cost pitch-based HCP adsorbents with an excellent adsorption capacity and magnetic responsiveness through a simple one-step Friedel-Crafts reaction. In this work, we further investigated the adsorption behavior of the prepared pitch-based adsorbents onto three PPCP molecules (DFS, AMP, and antipyrine) in detail. The maximum adsorption capacity of P-MPHCP for DFS was 444.93 mg g-1. The adsorption equilibrium and kinetic processes were well described through the Langmuir model and the proposed secondary kinetic model. The negative changes in Gibbs free energy and enthalpy reflected that the adsorption of HCPs onto PPCPs was a spontaneous exothermic process. The recoverability results showed that the adsorption of MPHCP and P-MPHCP onto DFS remained above 95% after 10 adsorption-desorption cycles. The present work further demonstrates that these pitch-based adsorbents can be used for multiple applications, which have a very extensive practical application prospect.
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- Qilin Yang
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China; (Q.Y.); (Q.P.); (G.C.); (J.L.); (X.C.); (S.X.); (G.L.)
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China; (Q.Y.); (Q.P.); (G.C.); (J.L.); (X.C.); (S.X.); (G.L.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for New Energy Storage and Conversion, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China; (Q.Y.); (Q.P.); (G.C.); (J.L.); (X.C.); (S.X.); (G.L.)
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China; (Q.Y.); (Q.P.); (G.C.); (J.L.); (X.C.); (S.X.); (G.L.)
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China; (Q.Y.); (Q.P.); (G.C.); (J.L.); (X.C.); (S.X.); (G.L.)
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China; (Q.Y.); (Q.P.); (G.C.); (J.L.); (X.C.); (S.X.); (G.L.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for New Energy Storage and Conversion, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China; (Q.Y.); (Q.P.); (G.C.); (J.L.); (X.C.); (S.X.); (G.L.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for New Energy Storage and Conversion, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China; (Q.Y.); (Q.P.); (G.C.); (J.L.); (X.C.); (S.X.); (G.L.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for New Energy Storage and Conversion, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China; (Q.Y.); (Q.P.); (G.C.); (J.L.); (X.C.); (S.X.); (G.L.)
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for New Energy Storage and Conversion, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China
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Xie Y, Chen W, Li H, Zeng Q, Yu X, Feng M. Promoted micropollutant degradation and structural evolution of natural organic matter by a novel S(IV)-based water treatment strategy. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 462:132801. [PMID: 37871437 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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The ubiquity of various organic micropollutants in global water and wastewater has raised considerable concern about their cost-efficient elimination. This study reported that the novel UV365/FeTiOX/S(IV) system could accomplish superior abatement of different micropollutants (e.g., carbamazepine, CMZ) in 30-45 min with excellent reusability and stability of FeTiOX. In addition, this system functioned effectively to remove roxarsone and As(III)/As(V) by catalytic oxidation and adsorption, respectively. Mechanistic investigations suggested the dual roles of S(IV) in enhancing pollutant oxidation, i.e., promoted Fe(II)/Fe(III) cycle and photocatalysis. These processes facilitated the continuous generation of multiple oxidizing intermediates (e.g., hydroxyl radicals, sulfate radicals, and singlet oxygen), in which the last one was first proposed as the main contributor in iron-mediated S(IV)-based oxidation processes. Based on the product identification, the transformation pathways of four different micropollutants were tentatively unraveled. The in silico prediction suggested the lower environmental risks of the final reaction products than the precursors. Particularly, the structural alteration of humic acid was analyzed, indicating an increased O/C ratio after oxidative treatment. Overall, this study has implications for developing an efficient oxidation technique for removing multiple micropollutants in water and facilitating the mechanistic reactivity modulation of the S(IV)-based oxidation strategies in water treatment.
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- Yuwei Xie
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Coastal Pollution Prevention and Control, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Coastal Pollution Prevention and Control, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Coastal Pollution Prevention and Control, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Coastal Pollution Prevention and Control, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Coastal Pollution Prevention and Control, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Coastal Pollution Prevention and Control, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361100, China.
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Mofijur M, Hasan MM, Ahmed SF, Djavanroodi F, Fattah IMR, Silitonga AS, Kalam MA, Zhou JL, Khan TMY. Advances in identifying and managing emerging contaminants in aquatic ecosystems: Analytical approaches, toxicity assessment, transformation pathways, environmental fate, and remediation strategies. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 341:122889. [PMID: 37972679 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122889] [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: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Emerging contaminants (ECs) are increasingly recognized as threats to human health and ecosystems. This review evaluates advanced analytical methods, particularly mass spectrometry, for detecting ECs and understanding their toxicity, transformation pathways, and environmental distribution. Our findings underscore the reliability of current techniques and the potential of upcoming methods. The adverse effects of ECs on aquatic life necessitate both in vitro and in vivo toxicity assessments. Evaluating the distribution and degradation of ECs reveals that they undergo physical, chemical, and biological transformations. Remediation strategies such as advanced oxidation, adsorption, and membrane bioreactors effectively treat EC-contaminated waters, with combinations of these techniques showing the highest efficacy. To minimize the impact of ECs, a proactive approach involving monitoring, regulations, and public education is vital. Future research should prioritize the refining of detection methods and formulation of robust policies for EC management.
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia; School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University, QLD, 4701, Australia
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- Science and Math Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram, 4000, Bangladesh
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, 31952, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia; Centre for Green Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Yu Y, Wang S, Yu P, Wang D, Hu B, Zheng P, Zhang M. A bibliometric analysis of emerging contaminants (ECs) (2001-2021): Evolution of hotspots and research trends. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 907:168116. [PMID: 37884150 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Emerging contaminants (ECs) have attracted increasing attention in the past two decades because of their ubiquitous existence and high environmental risk. Understanding the progress of research and the evolution of hot topics is critical. This study provides a bibliometric review, along with a quantitative trend analysis of approximately 8000 publication records dated from 2001 to 2021. Wider distribution in various subjects was discovered in terms of publication numbers, indicating a strong tendency for EC research to become an interdisciplinary topic. Visualization of term co-occurrence analysis revealed that the ECs study went through three stages over time: identification and detection, traceability and risk, and process and control. Quantitative trend analysis revealed that antibiotics, microplastics, endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), per/poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), pesticides, heavy metals, and nanoparticles are attracting increasing attention, whereas conventional pharmaceuticals, persistent organic pollutants, and materials such as benzotriazole, diclofenac, bisphenol A, carbamazepine, triclosan, and titanium dioxide exhibit a downward trend. PFAS and EDCs are considered potential future core hotspots for the hysteretic rise in research attention compared with conventional ECs. Furthermore, analysis of research linkage and the developing stages of ECs could be possible approach to determine the evolution of hotspots in ECs study. This study provides objective and comprehensive insights into the research landscape of ECs, which may shed light on future developmental directions for researchers interested in this field.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety, Hangzhou, China; Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, Jiashan 314100, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety, Hangzhou, China; Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, Jiashan 314100, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory for Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety, Hangzhou, China; Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, Jiashan 314100, China.
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Otitoju OB, Alfred MO, Olorunnisola CG, Aderinola FT, Ogunlaja OO, Olukanni OD, Ogunlaja A, Omorogie MO, Unuabonah EI. Distribution and toxicity of dihydroxybenzenes in drinking water sources in Nigeria. RSC Adv 2024; 14:982-994. [PMID: 38174237 PMCID: PMC10759166 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04877b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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This study provides, for the first time, data on the distribution and toxicity of catechol (CAT) and hydroquinone (HQ) in drinking water sources from Africa. Groundwater (boreholes and hand-dug wells) and surface water in three Southwestern States in Nigeria served as sampling sites. The concentrations of CAT and HQ in groundwater and surface water were determined throughout a period of 12 months, evaluating the effects of seasonal variation (rainy and dry seasons). Mean concentrations of CAT in water samples were higher than those of HQ. In this study, CAT was more frequently detected, with its mean concentration in groundwater samples higher in the rainy season (430 μg L-1) than in the dry season (175 μg L-1). Multivariate analysis using the Principal Component Analysis Software suggests that in most sample sites, CAT and HQ in water samples were from entirely different anthropogenic sources. The most impacted population groups were the toddlers and infants. Similarly, maximum and median concentrations of CAT in water samples pose serious risks to Daphnia at both acute and chronic levels. The results from this study suggest the need for further control of these dihydroxybenzenes through regular monitoring and removal from drinking water during treatment.
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- Oluwaferanmi B Otitoju
- African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Research (ACEWATER), Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria +234 805 317 5971 +234 903 878 7959
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria
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- African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Research (ACEWATER), Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria +234 805 317 5971 +234 903 878 7959
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria
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- African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Research (ACEWATER), Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria +234 805 317 5971 +234 903 878 7959
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria
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- African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Research (ACEWATER), Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria +234 805 317 5971 +234 903 878 7959
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Lead City University Ibadan Nigeria
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- African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Research (ACEWATER), Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria +234 805 317 5971 +234 903 878 7959
- Department of Biochemistry, Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria
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- African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Research (ACEWATER), Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria +234 805 317 5971 +234 903 878 7959
- Department of Biological Sciences, Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria
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- African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Research (ACEWATER), Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria +234 805 317 5971 +234 903 878 7959
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria
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- African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Research (ACEWATER), Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria +234 805 317 5971 +234 903 878 7959
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Redeemer's University PMB 230 Ede Osun State Nigeria
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Kondor AC, Vancsik AV, Bauer L, Szabó L, Szalai Z, Jakab G, Maász G, Pedrosa M, Sampaio MJ, Lado Ribeiro AR. Efficiency of the bank filtration for removing organic priority substances and contaminants of emerging concern: A critical review. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 340:122795. [PMID: 37918769 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122795] [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: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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With growing concerns regarding the ecological and human risks of organic micropollutants (OMPs) in water, much effort has been devoted worldwide to establishing quality standards and compiling candidate and watch lists. Although bank filtration is recognized as an efficient natural water treatment in the removal of contaminants such as OMPs, the increase in exploitation requires continuous assessment of removal efficiency. This review aims to provide a critical overview of bank filtration (BF) reports on more than a hundred priority substances (PSs) and compounds of emerging concern (CECs) listed in the relevant European Union regulations. Field- and lab-scale studies analyzing the removal efficiency and its variance of individual OMPs and biological indicators using BF and the main influencing factors and their interactions, shortcomings, and future challenges are discussed in this review. The removal efficiency of EU-relevant contaminants by BF has been comprehensively investigated for only a few pollutants listed in the environmental EU regulations: pharmaceutically active compounds, (e.g., the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac, some antibiotics (e.g., sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)), a few pesticides (e.g., atrazine), and faecal indicators such as Escherichia coli. In many cases, the measured concentrations of PSs and CECs have not been published numerically, which hinders comprehensive statistical analysis. Although BF is one of the most cost-effective and efficient water treatments, present field and lab studies have demonstrated the diversity of site-specific factors affecting its efficiency. Even in the case of substances known to be removed by BF, the efficiency rates can vary with environmental and anthropogenic factors (e.g., hydrogeological parameters and the contamination level of infiltrating water) and abstraction well parameters (e.g., the depth, distance, and pumping volume). The published removal rate variations and influencing factors often reflect the research design (field or lab-scale), which can lead to ambiguities.
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- Attila Csaba Kondor
- Geographical Institute, HUN-REN Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences, Budaörsi út 45, Budapest H-1112, Hungary; HUN-REN CSFK, MTA Centre of Excellence, Budapest, Konkoly Thege Miklós út 15-17, H-1121, Hungary
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- Geographical Institute, HUN-REN Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences, Budaörsi út 45, Budapest H-1112, Hungary; HUN-REN CSFK, MTA Centre of Excellence, Budapest, Konkoly Thege Miklós út 15-17, H-1121, Hungary
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- Geographical Institute, HUN-REN Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences, Budaörsi út 45, Budapest H-1112, Hungary; HUN-REN CSFK, MTA Centre of Excellence, Budapest, Konkoly Thege Miklós út 15-17, H-1121, Hungary
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- Geographical Institute, HUN-REN Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences, Budaörsi út 45, Budapest H-1112, Hungary; HUN-REN CSFK, MTA Centre of Excellence, Budapest, Konkoly Thege Miklós út 15-17, H-1121, Hungary; Department of Environmental and Landscape Geography, Eötvös Loránd University, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/C, Budapest H-1117, Hungary
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- Geographical Institute, HUN-REN Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences, Budaörsi út 45, Budapest H-1112, Hungary; HUN-REN CSFK, MTA Centre of Excellence, Budapest, Konkoly Thege Miklós út 15-17, H-1121, Hungary; Department of Environmental and Landscape Geography, Eötvös Loránd University, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/C, Budapest H-1117, Hungary
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- Geographical Institute, HUN-REN Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences, Budaörsi út 45, Budapest H-1112, Hungary; HUN-REN CSFK, MTA Centre of Excellence, Budapest, Konkoly Thege Miklós út 15-17, H-1121, Hungary; Department of Environmental and Landscape Geography, Eötvös Loránd University, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/C, Budapest H-1117, Hungary.
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- Soós Ernő Research and Development Center, University of Pannonia, Zrínyi Miklós utca 18, Nagykanizsa H-8800, Hungary
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- LSRE-LCM - Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LSRE-LCM - Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LSRE-LCM - Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Zhao Y, Hu L, Hou Y, Wang Y, Peng Y, Nie X. Toxic effects of environmentally relevant concentrations of naproxen exposure on Daphnia magna including antioxidant system, development, and reproduction. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2024; 266:106794. [PMID: 38064890 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106794] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/02/2024]
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Naproxen (NPX) is one of common non-prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which is widely detected in aquatic environments worldwide due to its high usage and low degradation. NPX exerts anti-inflammatory and analgesic pharmacological effects through the inhibition of prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase (PTGS), also known as cyclooxygenase (COX). Given its evolutionarily relatively conserved biological functions, the potential toxic effects of NPX on non-target aquatic organisms deserve more attention. However, the ecotoxicological studies of NPX mainly focused on its acute toxic effects under higher concentrations while the chronic toxic effects under realistic concentrations exposure, especially for the underlying molecular mechanisms still remain unclear. In the present study, Daphnia magna, being widely distributed in freshwater aquatic environments, was selected to investigate the toxic effects of environmentally relevant concentrations of NPX via determining the response of the Nrf2/Keap1 signaling pathway-mediated antioxidant system in acute exposure, as well as the changes in life-history traits, such as growth, reproduction, and behavior in chronic exposure. The results showed that the short-term exposure to NPX (24 h and 48 h) suppressed ptgs2 expression while activating Nrf2/Keap1 signaling pathway and its downstream antioxidant genes (ho-1, sod, cat and trxr). However, with prolonged exposure to 96 h, the opposite performance was observed, the accumulation of malondialdehyde (MDA) indicated that D. magna suffered from severe oxidative stress. To maintain homeostasis, the exposed organism may trigger ferroptosis and apoptosis processes with the help of Silent mating type information regulation 2 homologs (SIRTs). The long-term chronic exposure to NPX (21 days) caused toxic effects on D. magna at the individual and population levels, including growth, reproduction and behavior, which may be closely related to the oxidative stress induced by the drug. The present study suggested that more attention should be paid to the ecological risk assessment of NSAIDs including NPX on aquatic non-target organisms.
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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
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- Department of Ecology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Research and Development Center for Watershed Environmental Eco-Engineering, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Ecology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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P A, S V, G S, M R. Sustainable development and analysis of a novel bio-derived (biochar) nanocomposite for the remediation of carbamazepine from aqueous solution. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 347:140696. [PMID: 37977531 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140696] [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: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The presence of pharmaceutical compounds in aqueous environments has become a growing concern due to their potential adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. In this work, synthesis of a novel bio based nanocomposite using a biowaste, palm seed is employed for the preparation of biochar. The bio derived nanocomposite consist of polypyrrole (Ppy), graphene oxide (GO), and biochar, is employed for the Carbamazepine (CBZ) removal. The synthesized nanocomposite, Ppy-GO-Biochar, is characterized using various analytical techniques. The characterization results confirmed the successful synthesis of the Ppy-GO-Biochar nanocomposite with the desired morphology and structural properties. The effect of variables is investigated and the optimum conditions are found as: pH (7.8), adsorbent dosage (1.4 g/L), agitation speed (200 rpm) and temperature (39.5 °C). The results demonstrated that a removal efficiency of over 97.74% and uptake of 45.045 mg/g is achieved for CBZ. Furthermore, the CBZ removal followed pseudo-second-order, indicating chemisorption as the predominant mechanism. The CBZ sorption equilibrium is well represented by Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm. Thermodynamic results show that CBZ sorption is endothermic and spontaneous. Mechanism of CBZ sorption using the synthesized nanocomposite follows π-π interaction and electrostatic attraction. Molecular docking studies were also performed for the sorption of CBZ.
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- Agilandeswari P
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, 608002, Tamilnadu, India.
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, JCT College of Engineering &Technology, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, 608002, Tamilnadu, India
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Schröder S, Ortiz I, San-Román MF. Electrochemical degradation of key drugs to treat COVID-19: Experimental analysis of the toxic by-products formation (PCDD/Fs). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 906:167660. [PMID: 37813253 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167660] [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: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Drug consumption has grown exponentially in recent decades, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to their presence in various water sources. In this way, degradation technologies for pollutants, such as electrochemical oxidation (ELOX), have become crucial to safeguard the quality of natural resources. This study has as its starting point a previous research, which demonstrated the efficacy of ELOX in the removal of COVID-19 related-drugs, such as dexamethasone (DEX), paracetamol (PAR), amoxicillin (AMX), and sertraline (STR), using the electrolytes NaCl and Na2SO4. The present research aims to study the potential risks associated with the generation of toxic by-products, during the ELOX of cited drugs, specifically focusing on the highly chlorinated persistent organic pollutants (POPs), such as polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs). Dioxins and furans can be formed potentially in electrochemical systems from precursor molecules or non-precursor molecules in chloride medium. First, the degradation of the parent compounds was found to be complete. At this point, a comprehensive investigation was conducted to identify and analyse the by-products formed during the degradation process; precursors of PCDD/Fs, such as chlorophenols or hydroquinones were identified. Additionally, in continuation of the previous study, PCDD/Fs congeners were investigated, revealing elevated concentrations; the highest concentration obtained was for the congener 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpCDF (234.6 pg L-1 in NaCl) during degradation of the AMX. Finally, an assessment of the toxicity based on TEQ values was conducted, with DEX exhibiting the highest concentration among all compounds: 30.1 pg L-1 for NaCl medium. Therefore, the formation of minor by-products should not be underestimated, as they can significantly enhance the toxicity of the final sample, so the selection of the appropriate remediation technology, as well as the optimization of experimental operating variables, is determining in the treatment of pharmaceutical-contaminated waters.
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- Sophie Schröder
- Departamento de Ingenierías Química y Biomolecular, ETSIIyT, Universidad de Cantabria, Avda. de los Castros, 39005 Santander, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingenierías Química y Biomolecular, ETSIIyT, Universidad de Cantabria, Avda. de los Castros, 39005 Santander, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingenierías Química y Biomolecular, ETSIIyT, Universidad de Cantabria, Avda. de los Castros, 39005 Santander, Spain.
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Rageh AH, Abdel-Aal FAM, Farrag SA, Ali AMBH. A surfactant-based quasi-hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent for dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction of gliflozins from environmental water samples using UHPLC/fluorescence detection. Talanta 2024; 266:124950. [PMID: 37524041 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Despite the anticipated exceptional properties of deep eutectic solvents (DES) in microextraction techniques, their self-aggregation behaviour has only been sporadically studied in the previous literature. In the presented study, a novel surfactant-based quasi-hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent (DES) is synthesized and utilized in dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME) of three gliflozins in environmental water samples as a proof-of-concept examples. The synthesized DES is composed of benzalkonium chloride (BZKCl) as a hydrogen bond acceptor and octanol (Oct) as a hydrogen bond donor. A full optimization of the extraction conditions was carried out including molar ratio and composition of DES, volume of DES, volume of water samples, extraction time and type of diluting solvent. Moreover, the extraction mechanism was thoroughly investigated, and it was established that the extraction of the target analytes is attributed to the analytes' incorporation into the micelles' cores that facilitates mass transfer from the aqueous layer into DES layer. Furthermore, micelles formed by surfactant-based DES will provide adequate dispersion of extractant phase within water samples, which consequently improves the extraction efficiency. Micelles formation was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Furthermore, 1H NMR spectra verifies that the synthesized DES keeps its integrity even after extraction, which excludes any decomposition of DES after DLLME procedure. The extraction recovery is in an excellent agreement with the hydrophobicity of the investigated drugs, being the highest for the most hydrophobic one. The extracted analytes were separated by UHPLC coupled with fluorescence detection. Under the optimized experimental conditions, the method exhibits excellent linearity and a high detection sensitivity with a limit of detection of 0.5, 2.0 and 0.1 ng mL-1 for EMP (empagliflozin), DAP (dapagliflozin) and CAN (canagliflozin), respectively. The greenness of the developed microextraction approach was assessed by different greenness metrics such as Complex GAPI and AGREE tools. The developed method shows excellent greenness of synthetic procedure for preparation of DES, the environmentally benign nature of DLLME procedure as well as the greenness of the developed UHPLC approach.
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- Azza H Rageh
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, 71526, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, 71526, Egypt
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- Institute for Drug Development and Innovation Research (IDDIR), Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, 71526, Egypt
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Silva V, Louros VL, Silva CP, Tacão M, Otero M, Calisto V, Lima DLD. A solar flow photo-reactor for antibiotic removal from aquaculture effluents using TiO 2/carbon quantum dots. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 348:140723. [PMID: 37977528 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140723] [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: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Effluents contaminated with antibiotics must be treated before reuse or even discharge into the aquatic environment, avoiding the increase of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) - a major public health problem of the 21st century. Little is known regarding the natural solar photodegradation of antibiotics in tubular reactors operated under flow mode and even less concerning the application of photocatalysts. The use of photocatalysts is considered a promising strategy for a sustainable solar-driven removal of antibiotics from effluents. In this work, the photodegradation of two antibiotics widely used in aquaculture, namely, sulfadiazine (SDZ) and oxolinic acid (OXA), was investigated under solar flow mode in the absence and presence of carbon quantum dots (CQDs) coupled with titanium dioxide (TiO2) (4% (w/w)). The obtained results showed that TiO2/CQDs (4% (w/w)) enhanced the photodegradation of both antibiotics, which is highly beneficial for their application in the treatment of aquaculture effluents. The accumulated UV energy needed for SDZ removal using the photocatalyst was less than 4 kJ L-1 in both simulated freshwater (phosphate buffer solution (PBS)) and simulated brackish water (sea salt solution (SSS)), while for OXA less than 5 kJ L-1 and around 15 kJ L-1 were needed for removal in PBS and in SSS, respectively. Moreover, results demonstrated that the proposed photocatalytic treatment was also efficient in the elimination of OXA and SDZ antibacterial activity, either in PBS or SSS. Therefore, photocatalysis under flow mode using TiO2/CQDs constitutes a promising and sustainable treatment for antibiotics' efficient removal from aquaculture effluents.
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- Valentina Silva
- CESAM & Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CESAM & Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Polytechnic University of Coimbra, Coimbra Health School, Department of General Sciences, Rua 5 de Outubro - S, Martinho Do Bispo, Apartado 7006, 3046-854, Coimbra, Portugal
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- CESAM & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Departamento de Química y Física Aplicadas, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana, 24071, León, Spain
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- CESAM & Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CESAM & Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; Polytechnic University of Coimbra, Coimbra Health School, Department of General Sciences, Rua 5 de Outubro - S, Martinho Do Bispo, Apartado 7006, 3046-854, Coimbra, Portugal.
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Zhao S, Zhang C, Zhang Q, Huang Q. Small microplastic particles promote tetracycline and aureomycin adsorption by biochar in an aqueous solution. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 349:119332. [PMID: 37907026 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119332] [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: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Biochar (BC) has been used to remove antibiotics from wastewater. Microplastics are emerging contaminants of wastewater. The capacities of microplastics for adsorbing antibiotics and the effects of microplastics of different types and particle sizes on antibiotic adsorption by BC have not been studied. Here, adsorption isotherm and kinetics experiments were performed to investigate tetracycline and aureomycin adsorption to polyvinyl chloride particles with diameters of 10, 100, 500, and 2000 μm, polylactic acid particles with diameters of 30, 100, 500, and 2000 μm (PLA30, PLA100, PLA500, and PLA2000, respectively), and wheat straw BC. The highest tetracycline adsorption capacity (25.00 mg g-1) was found for a PLA30 + BC. The tetracycline adsorption capacities of the other microplastic particles were 20.44-24.57 mg g-1. The highest aureomycin adsorption capacity (39.50 mg g-1) was found for 10 μm polyvinyl chloride particles and BC. The aureomycin adsorption capacities of the other microplastic particles were 32.21-38.42 mg g-1. The tetracycline adsorption capacities were 13.69%, 6.28%, 5.49%, and 4.54% higher for PLA30 + BC, PLA100 + BC, PLA500 + BC, and PLA2000 + BC, respectively, than for only BC. This may have been because there were more sites available per unit mass of microplastic for adsorbing tetracycline and dissolved organic carbon on small microplastic particles than large microplastic particles. The results indicated that microplastics can adsorb antibiotics and increase the amounts of antibiotics adsorbed by BC. Therefore, it is essential to consider potential interactions between BC and microplastics when BC is used to remove antibiotics from wastewater.
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- Shuwen Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Arid and Semi-arid Arable Land in Northern China, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 12 South Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Arid and Semi-arid Arable Land in Northern China, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 12 South Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Arid and Semi-arid Arable Land in Northern China, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 12 South Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Arid and Semi-arid Arable Land in Northern China, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 12 South Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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Chen C, Fei L, Wang B, Xu J, Li B, Shen L, Lin H. MOF-Based Photocatalytic Membrane for Water Purification: A Review. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305066. [PMID: 37641187 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Photocatalytic membranes can effectively integrate membrane separation and photocatalytic degradation processes to provide an eco-friendly solution for efficient water purification. It is of great significance to develop highly efficient photocatalytic membranes driven by visible light to ensure the long-term stability of membrane separation systems and the maximum utilization of solar energy. Metal-organic framework (MOF) is an emerging photocatalyst with a well-defined structure and tunable chemical properties, showing a broad application prospect in the construction of high-performance photocatalytic membranes. Herein, this work provides a comprehensive review of recent advancements in MOF-based photocatalytic membranes. Initially, this work outlines the main tailoring strategies that facilitate the enhancement of the photocatalytic activity of MOF-based photocatalysts. Next, this work introduces commonly used methods for fabricating MOF-based photocatalytic membranes. Subsequently, this work discusses the application and mechanisms of MOF-based photocatalytic membranes toward organic pollutant degradation, metal ion removal, and membrane fouling mitigation. Finally, challenges in developing MOF-based photocatalytic membranes and their practical applications are presented, while also pointing out future research directions toward overcoming these existing limitations.
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- Cheng Chen
- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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Song X, Zhang M, Xiu X, Wang C, Li P, Zang L, Song M, Xu C. Accelerated removal of sulfadiazine by heterogeneous electro-Fenton system with Pt-FeO X/graphene single-atom alloy cathodes. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 349:119541. [PMID: 37988893 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Heterogeneous electro-Fenton (EF) process is emerging as an attractive treatment technology for removal of sulfadiazine (SDZ), in which in situ generation of H2O2 and Fe(II) are crucial steps. In this study, Pt-FeOX/G was synthesized as a heterogeneous EF catalyst by incorporating Pt single atoms into a FeOX nanocrystal. The optimized Pt1-FeOX/G cathode exhibited an SDZ conversion of >90% within 30 min over a broad pH range (3-11). The Pt1-FeOX/G cathode under a strong alkaline medium exhibited very prominent selectivity to H2O2 via 2e- oxygen reduction reaction with a maximum H2O2 concentration of 211.93 mg L-1. The hydroxyl radicals in the cathodic chamber were mainly derived from the in situ conversion of generated H2O2 in the heterogeneous EF system. The structure-activity results of Pt-FeOX/G suggested that the SDZ removal efficiency was closely related to the decentralized morphology and electronic configuration of the Pt-FeOX microcrystalline structure. Three possible SDZ degradation pathways, dominated by S-N bond cleavage, were proposed based on the stage products. The toxicity of the major products was determined using the ecological structure-activity relationship model in conjunction with trophic aquatic organisms. This study demonstrated the feasibility of enhancing heterogeneous EF catalysis for antibiotic-polluted water using multifunctional single-atom alloy cathodes.
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- Xiaozhe Song
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China.
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Alhoshan M, Shukla AK, Alam J, Hamid AA. Graphene Oxide-Polyphenylsulfone Nanocomposite Beads for Paracetamol Removal from Aqueous Solution. MEMBRANES 2023; 14:9. [PMID: 38248699 PMCID: PMC10818697 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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This study introduces a promising and practical method for the removal of paracetamol from aqueous environments, employing graphene oxide-polymer nanocomposite beads. The approach involves the utilization of a straightforward and facile phase inversion method, offering a convenient and efficient one-step process for the creation of adsorbent beads by integrating polymers and graphene oxide (GO). The synthesized nanocomposite beads are tailored for the removal of paracetamol from simulated wastewater in batch systems. Extensive characterization techniques including XPS, FTIR, SEM, TGA, and zeta potential analysis are employed to scrutinize the chemical properties and structural attributes of the prepared beads. The investigation explores the impact of critical parameters such as adsorbent dosage, adsorption duration, initial paracetamol concentration, and solution pH on the adsorption process. These nanocomposite beads exhibit an exceptional paracetamol removal efficiency, achieving up to 99% removal. This research not only contributes to the advancement of efficient and sustainable adsorbent materials for pollutant removal but also underscores their potential for environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions in the domain of wastewater treatment.
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- Mansour Alhoshan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.)
- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.)
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Parida VK, Srivastava SK, Chowdhury S, Gupta AK. Visible Light-Assisted Degradation of Sulfamethoxazole on 2D/0D Sulfur-Doped Bi 2O 3/MnO 2 Z-Scheme Heterojunction Immobilized Photocatalysts. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:18846-18865. [PMID: 38095629 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Retrieving the spent photocatalysts from the reaction system is always a challenging task. Therefore, the present work is focused on immobilizing sulfur-doped-Bi2O3/MnO2 (S-BOMO) heterojunction photocatalysts over different support matrices and evaluating their performance for the removal of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) in water under visible light. Our findings revealed S-BOMO coated clay beads (S-BOMO CCB) achieving more than 86% (240 min) SMX degradation ∼3, ∼1.3, and ∼2 times higher compared to S-BOMO coated on the different substrates, including glass beads, floating stones, and polymer material substrates, respectively. Mott-Schottky measurements confirmed the construction of the Z-scheme heterojunction involving MnO2 and 2S-Bi2O3. This Z-scheme mechanism, along with its narrow band gap of 1.58 eV, resulted in a rapid spatial transfer of the photogenerated charge carriers between the semiconductors and is believed to enhance the overall photocatalytic activity of the nanocomposite. Radical trapping and electron paramagnetic resonance results clearly established the active role of hydroxyl radicals and hydrogen peroxide in the degradation of SMX. Further, the 2S-BOMO CCB demonstrated excellent stability and photocatalytic activity over multiple runs. According to the sensitivity analysis and the results of anion effect experiments, phosphate and sulfate ions exhibit a significant impact on sulfamethoxazole degradation. Toxicity analysis revealed that 2S-BOMO CCB and sulfamethoxazole degradation byproducts were apparently innocuous. Additionally, the practical applicability of 2S-BOMO CCB was examined in various real water matrices, with the degradation efficiency followed the order: tap water < groundwater < surface water < hospital wastewater < municipal wastewater < pharmaceutical industry wastewater. The economic assessment revealed the reduction in the overall cost of the immobilized 2S-BOMO following the recovery process. Overall, the findings of this work provided critical insights into the synthesis and performance of incredibly effective and stable immobilized photocatalysts for the degradation of pharmaceutical pollutants.
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- Vishal Kumar Parida
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Environmental Engineering Division, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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Ross TA, Zhang J, Wille M, Ciesielski TM, Asimakopoulos AG, Lemesle P, Skaalvik TG, Atkinson R, Jessop R, Jaspers VLB, Klaassen M. Assessment of contaminants, health and survival of migratory shorebirds in natural versus artificial wetlands - The potential of wastewater treatment plants as alternative habitats. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 904:166309. [PMID: 37586507 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166309] [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: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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The rapid destruction of natural wetland habitats over past decades has been partially offset by an increase in artificial wetlands. However, these also include wastewater treatment plants, which may pose a pollution risk to the wildlife using them. We studied two long-distance Arctic-breeding migratory shorebird species, curlew sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea, n = 69) and red-necked stint (Calidris ruficollis, n = 103), while on their Australian non-breeding grounds using an artificial wetland at a wastewater treatment plant (WTP) and a natural coastal wetland. We compared pollutant exposure (elements and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances/PFASs), disease (avian influenza), physiological status (oxidative stress) of the birds at the two locations from 2011 to 2020, and population survival from 1978 to 2019. Our results indicated no significant differences in blood pellet pollutant concentrations between the habitats except mercury (WTP median: 224 ng/g, range: 19-873 ng/g; natural wetland: 160 ng/g, 22-998 ng/g) and PFASs (total PFASs WTP median: 85.1 ng/g, range: <0.01-836 ng/g; natural wetland: 8.02 ng/g, <0.01-85.3 ng/g) which were higher at the WTP, and selenium which was lower at the WTP (WTP median: 5000 ng/g, range: 1950-34,400 ng/g; natural wetland: 19,200 ng/g, 4130-65,200 ng/g). We also measured higher blood o,o'-dityrosine (an indicator of protein damage) at the WTP. No significant differences were found for adult survival, but survival of immature birds at the WTP appeared to be lower which could be due to higher dispersal to other wetlands. Interestingly, we found active avian influenza infections were higher in the natural habitat, while seropositivity was higher in the WTP, seemingly not directly related to pollutant exposure. Overall, we found limited differences in pollutant exposure, health and survival of the shorebirds in the two habitats. Our findings suggest that appropriately managed wastewater treatment wetlands could provide a suitable alternative habitat to these migratory species, which may aid in curbing the decline of shorebird populations from widespread habitat loss.
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- Tobias A Ross
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, VIC 3216, Australia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim 7491, Norway
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- Sydney School for Infectious Diseases, School of Life and Environmental Sciences and School of Medical Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; Department of Microbiology and Immunology, at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza, at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Department of Biology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim 7491, Norway; Department of Arctic Technology, The University Center in Svalbard, 9171 Longyearbyen, Norway
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- Department of Biology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim 7491, Norway
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- Department of Chemistry, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim 7491, Norway
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- Victorian Wader Study Group, Thornbury, VIC, 3071, Australia
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- Victorian Wader Study Group, Thornbury, VIC, 3071, Australia
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- Department of Biology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim 7491, Norway
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, VIC 3216, Australia; Victorian Wader Study Group, Thornbury, VIC, 3071, Australia
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Podio NS, Sun C, Dudley S, Gan J. Enantioselective uptake and translocation of atenolol in higher plants. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 904:166720. [PMID: 37657535 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166720] [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: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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The presence of pharmaceuticals in surface water and wastewater has been an increasing area of research since they can represent a possible route for human exposure when these waters are used to irrigate crops. The concentration of these drugs in crops depends on their uptake and translocation within plants. A less recognized question is that over 50 % of pharmaceuticals are chiral compounds, but there is little knowledge about their enantioselectivity in plants. In this study, we evaluated the uptake, bioconcentration, and translocation of enantiomers of atenolol, a commonly used beta-blocker, in Arabidopsis thaliana cells and Lactuca sativa plants under hydroponic conditions. Atenolol was taken up by Arabidopsis thaliana cells during 120 h of exposure to solutions with 1 mg/L of R/S-(±)-atenolol. A moderate preference for R-(+)-atenolol over S-(-)-atenolol was observed, with the enantiomeric fraction (EF) reaching 0.532 ± 0.002 for the R enantiomer. Atenolol was also taken up and translocated by Lactuca sativa after hydroponic cultivation in nutrient solutions containing 1 or 10 μg/L R/S-(±)-atenolol. Moderate enantioselectivity was detected in the treatment with 10 μg/L, and the EF after 168 h was 0.42 ± 0.01, suggesting that S-(-)-atenolol was preferentially accumulated. Selectivity was also observed in the translocation factor (TF), calculated as the ratio of the concentration in the leaves over that in the roots. As many emerging contaminants are chiral, our findings highlight the importance to consider their fate and risks in terrestrial ecosystems at the enantiomer scale.
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- Natalia S Podio
- ICYTAC, CONICET and ISIDSA, Secretaría de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Ciudad Universitaria, Córdoba X5000HUA, Argentina; Department of Environmental Science, University of California Riverside, CA 92521, United States.
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of California Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of California Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of California Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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Medkova D, Hollerova A, Blahova J, Marsalek P, Mares J, Hodkovicova N, Doubkova V, Hesova R, Tichy F, Faldyna M, Taştan Y, Kotoucek J, Svobodova Z, Lakdawala P. Medicine designed to combat diseases of affluence affects the early development of fish. How do plastic microparticles contribute? THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 904:166378. [PMID: 37595903 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166378] [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: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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The incidence of diseases of affluence, such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol has been reported to rise. Consequently, the concentrations of residues of drugs designed to treat these diseases have been rising in water bodies. Moreover, the toxicity of these pharmaceuticals towards fish and other non-target organisms can be even enhanced by microplastic particles that are reportedly present in surface water. Therefore, the aim of this study was to describe the effects of three highly prescribed drugs, in particular metoprolol, enalapril, and metformin on fish early-life stages. Also, it was hypothesized that polystyrene microparticles will increase the toxicity of metoprolol to fish early-life stages. Embryonal acute toxicity tests on Danio rerio and Cyprinus carpio were carried out in order to describe the possible toxic effects of metoprolol, enalapril, and metformin. Also, the acute toxicity of polystyrene microparticles and the combination of metoprolol with polystyrene microparticles were tested on D. rerio embryos. Additionally, a 31-day long embryo-larval subchronic toxicity test was carried out with C. carpio in order to describe the long-term effects of low concentrations of metoprolol. The results of the study show that both metoprolol and enalapril have the potential to disrupt the early development of the heart in the embryonal stages of fish. Also, enalapril and metformin together with polystyrene microparticles seem to possibly disrupt the reproduction cycle and act as endocrine disruptors. Both pure polystyrene microparticles and the combination of them with metoprolol affect inflammatory processes in organisms. Additionally, metformin alters several metabolism pathways in fish early-life stages. The results of the study bring new evidence that even low, environmentally-relevant concentrations of pharmaceuticals have the potential to disrupt the early development of fish, particularly on a molecular level.
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- Denisa Medkova
- Department of Animal Protection and Welfare & Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Zoology, Fisheries, Hydrobiology and Apiculture, Faculty of Agrisciences, Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Animal Breeding, Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Animal Protection and Welfare & Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Research Institute, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Animal Protection and Welfare & Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Animal Protection and Welfare & Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Zoology, Fisheries, Hydrobiology and Apiculture, Faculty of Agrisciences, Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Research Institute, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Animal Protection and Welfare & Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Animal Protection and Welfare & Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Research Institute, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Veterinary Research Institute, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Animal Protection and Welfare & Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Animal Protection and Welfare & Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Czech Republic.
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Stielow M, Witczyńska A, Kubryń N, Fijałkowski Ł, Nowaczyk J, Nowaczyk A. The Bioavailability of Drugs-The Current State of Knowledge. Molecules 2023; 28:8038. [PMID: 38138529 PMCID: PMC10745386 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28248038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Drug bioavailability is a crucial aspect of pharmacology, affecting the effectiveness of drug therapy. Understanding how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated in patients' bodies is essential to ensure proper and safe treatment. This publication aims to highlight the relevance of drug bioavailability research and its importance in therapy. In addition to biochemical activity, bioavailability also plays a critical role in achieving the desired therapeutic effects. This may seem obvious, but it is worth noting that a drug can only produce the expected effect if the proper level of concentration can be achieved at the desired point in a patient's body. Given the differences between patients, drug dosages, and administration forms, understanding and controlling bioavailability has become a priority in pharmacology. This publication discusses the basic concepts of bioavailability and the factors affecting it. We also looked at various methods of assessing bioavailability, both in the laboratory and in the clinic. Notably, the introduction of new technologies and tools in this field is vital to achieve advances in drug bioavailability research. This publication also discusses cases of drugs with poorly described bioavailability, providing a deeper understanding of the complex challenges they pose to medical researchers and practitioners. Simultaneously, the article focuses on the perspectives and trends that may shape the future of research regarding bioavailability, which is crucial to the development of modern pharmacology and drug therapy. In this context, the publication offers an essential, meaningful contribution toward understanding and highlighting bioavailability's role in reliable patient treatment. The text also identifies areas that require further research and exploration.
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, 2 Jurasza Street, 85-089 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (A.W.); (N.K.); (Ł.F.)
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, 2 Jurasza Street, 85-089 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (A.W.); (N.K.); (Ł.F.)
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, 2 Jurasza Street, 85-089 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (A.W.); (N.K.); (Ł.F.)
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Physicochemistry of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University, 7 Gagarina Street, 87-100 Toruń, Poland;
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, 2 Jurasza Street, 85-089 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (A.W.); (N.K.); (Ł.F.)
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Gibi C, Liu CH, Anandan S, Wu JJ. Recent Advances on Electrochemical Sensors for Detection of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs). Molecules 2023; 28:7916. [PMID: 38067644 PMCID: PMC10707923 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28237916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs), a new category of contaminants currently in the limelight, are a major issue of global concern. The pervasive nature of CECs and their harmful effects, such as cancer, reproductive disorders, neurotoxicity, etc., make the situation alarming. The perilous nature of CECs lies in the fact that even very small concentrations of CECs can cause great impacts on living beings. They also have a nature of bioaccumulation. Thus, there is a great need to have efficient sensors for the detection of CECs to ensure a safe living environment. Electrochemical sensors are an efficient platform for CEC detection as they are highly selective, sensitive, stable, reproducible, and prompt, and can detect very low concentrations of the analyte. Major classes of CECs are pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs, personal care products, endocrine disruptors, newly registered pesticides, and disinfection by-products. This review focusses on CECs, including their sources and pathways, health effects caused by them, and electrochemical sensors as reported in the literature under each category for the detection of major CECs.
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- Chinchu Gibi
- Department of Environmental Engineering and Science, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, Taiwan; (C.G.); (C.-H.L.)
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Science, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, Taiwan; (C.G.); (C.-H.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Trichy 620015, India;
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Science, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, Taiwan; (C.G.); (C.-H.L.)
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Fogliano C, Carotenuto R, Agnisola C, Simoniello P, Karam M, Manfredonia C, Avallone B, Motta CM. Benzodiazepine Delorazepam Induces Locomotory Hyperactivity and Alterations in Pedal Mucus Texture in the Freshwater Gastropod Planorbarius corneus. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17070. [PMID: 38069390 PMCID: PMC10706940 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242317070] [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: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Benzodiazepines, psychotropic drugs, are ubiquitous in the aquatic environment due to over-consumption and inefficient removal by sewage treatment plants. Bioaccumulation with consequent behavioral and physiological effects has been reported in many aquatic species. However, the responses are species-specific and still poorly understood. To improve the knowledge, we exposed the freshwater snail Planorbarius corneus to 1, 5, or 10 µg/L of delorazepam, the most widely consumed benzodiazepine in Italy. Conventional behavioral tests were used to assess the effects on locomotor and feeding behavior. Histological and biochemical analyses were also performed to detect possible changes in the structure and composition of the foot mucus and glands. The results show a paradoxical response with reduced feeding activity and locomotor hyperactivity. Pedal mucus was altered in texture but not in composition, becoming particularly rich in fibrous collagen-like material, and a significant change in the protein composition was highlighted in the foot. In conclusion, exposure to delorazepam induces disinhibited behavior in Planorbarius corneus, potentially increasing the risk of predation, and an increase in mucus protein production, which, together with reduced feeding activity, would severely compromise energy resources.
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- Chiara Fogliano
- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (C.F.); (R.C.); (C.A.); (M.K.); (C.M.); (C.M.M.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (C.F.); (R.C.); (C.A.); (M.K.); (C.M.); (C.M.M.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (C.F.); (R.C.); (C.A.); (M.K.); (C.M.); (C.M.M.)
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- Department of Science and Technology, University of Naples Parthenope, 80143 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (C.F.); (R.C.); (C.A.); (M.K.); (C.M.); (C.M.M.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (C.F.); (R.C.); (C.A.); (M.K.); (C.M.); (C.M.M.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (C.F.); (R.C.); (C.A.); (M.K.); (C.M.); (C.M.M.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy; (C.F.); (R.C.); (C.A.); (M.K.); (C.M.); (C.M.M.)
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Gayathri PV, Rayaroth MP, Aravindakumar CT, Pillai D, Joseph S. SUNLIGHT-INDUCED decontamination of water from emerging pharmaceutical pollutants using ZnO nanoparticles. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 343:140265. [PMID: 37758074 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140265] [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: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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A new class of environmental pollutants that have become a significant concern for the entire world's population over the last few decades are pharmaceutical contaminants due to the potential risks they pose to the environment and human health. An investigation on the photocatalytic degradation of four different model pharmaceutical contaminants: Tetracycline (TCT), Sulfamethoxazole (SMX), Chloroquine (CLQ), and Diclofenac (DCF) has been carried out using ZnO nanoparticles as the photocatalyst, and sunlight as the source of energy in a batch photocatalytic reactor. This process resulted in the degradation of about 51% for TCT, 65% for SMX, 61% for CLQ, and 55% for DCF within 30 min of solar irradiation. Complete degradation and COD reduction were achieved after a prolonged irradiation. The slow decay is attributed to the evolution of the intermediate compounds, which were identified using the liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC-Q-TOF-MS) method. The possible intermediates formed were identified for each molecule (i.e., TCT having 6 products, SMX, having 4 products, DCF having 8 products and CLQ having 8 products), and the mechanism for each pollutant is proposed. The effect on distinct operational parameters, like catalyst loading, and pH, environmentally relevant parameters such as ionic effect, and multiple contaminants system were investigated. It was found that the anions such as Cl-, SO42-, CO32-, HCO3-, NO3-, F-, Br-, and I-both individually as well as in combination had no effect on the degradation except for SMX. For multiple component systems, when two pollutants are mixed, each pollutant affects the degradation of the other and in the case of CLQ/TCT system, CLQ inhibits the degradation of TCT drastically. The study demonstrates that ZnO is an effective and convenient option for photocatalytic decontamination of water sources contaminated with a variety of pharmaceutical contaminants.
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- Padinchare Veettil Gayathri
- Department of Climate Variability and Aquatic Ecosystems, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Puduveypu P O, Kochi, 682508, India; Department of Chemistry, St. Albert's College, Kochi, 682018, India
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- Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, 60 Bigelow Dr, East Boothbay, ME, 04544, USA
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, 686560, India
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- Directorate of Research, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Panangad P O, Kochi, 682506, India
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- Department of Climate Variability and Aquatic Ecosystems, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Puduveypu P O, Kochi, 682508, India; Centre for Climate Resilience and Environment Management, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Puduveypu P O, Kochi, 682508, India.
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Paredes-Laverde M, Porras J, Acelas N, Romero-Hernández JJ, Jojoa-Sierra SD, Huerta L, Serna-Galvis EA, Torres-Palma RA. Rice husk-based pyrogenic carbonaceous material efficiently promoted peroxymonosulfate activation toward the non-radical pathway for the degradation of pharmaceuticals in water. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:123616-123632. [PMID: 37991611 PMCID: PMC10746782 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30785-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Pristine pyrogenic carbonaceous material (BRH) obtained from rice husk and modified with FeCl3 (BRH-FeCl3) were prepared and explored as carbocatalysts for the activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to degrade a model pharmaceutical (acetaminophen, ACE) in water. The BRH-FeCl3/PMS system removed the pharmaceutical faster than the BRH/PMS. This is explained because in BRH-FeCl3, compared to BRH, the modification (iron played a role as a structuring agent mainly) increased the average pore diameter and the presence of functional groups such as -COO-, -Si-O-, or oxygen vacancies, which allowed to remove the pollutant through an adsorption process and significant carbocatalytic degradation. BRH-FeCl3 was reusable during four cycles and had a higher efficiency for activating PMS than another inorganic peroxide (peroxydisulfate, PDS). The effects of BRH-FeCl3 and PMS concentrations were evaluated and optimized through an experimental design, maximizing the ACE degradation. In the optimized system, a non-radical pathway (i.e., the action of singlet oxygen, from the interaction of PMS with defects and/or -COO-/-Si-O- moieties on the BRH-FeCl3) was found. The BRH-FeCl3/PMS system generated only one primary degradation product that was more susceptible to biodegradation and less active against living organisms than ACE. Also, the BRH-FeCl3/PMS system induced partial removals of chemical oxygen demand and dissolved organic carbon. Furthermore, the carbocatalytic system eliminated ACE in a wide pH range and in simulated urine, having a low-moderate electric energy consumption, indicating the feasibility of the carbocatalytic process to treat water polluted with pharmaceuticals.
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- Marcela Paredes-Laverde
- Grupo de Investigación en Remediación Ambiental y Biocatálisis (GIRAB), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigaciones Biomédicas Uniremington, Facultad de Ciencias de La Salud, Corporación Universitaria Remington (Uniremington), Calle 51 No. 51-27, Medellín, Colombia
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- Grupo de Materiales Con Impacto, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad de Medellín, MAT&MPAC, Medellín, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Remediación Ambiental y Biocatálisis (GIRAB), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Remediación Ambiental y Biocatálisis (GIRAB), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín, Colombia
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, A.P. 70-360, 04510, Ciudad de México, México
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- Grupo de Investigación en Remediación Ambiental y Biocatálisis (GIRAB), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín, Colombia
- Grupo de Catalizadores y Adsorbentes (CATALAD), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 # 52-21, Medellín, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Remediación Ambiental y Biocatálisis (GIRAB), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín, Colombia.
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Mukherjee J, Lodh BK, Sharma R, Mahata N, Shah MP, Mandal S, Ghanta S, Bhunia B. Advanced oxidation process for the treatment of industrial wastewater: A review on strategies, mechanisms, bottlenecks and prospects. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 345:140473. [PMID: 37866496 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Due to its complex and, often, highly contaminated nature, treating industrial wastewater poses a significant environmental problem. Many of the persistent pollutants found in industrial effluents cannot be effectively removed by conventional treatment procedures. Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) have emerged as a promising solution, offering versatile and effective means of pollutant removal and mineralization. This comprehensive review explores the application of various AOP strategies in industrial wastewater treatment, focusing on their mechanisms and effectiveness. Ozonation (O3): Ozonation, leveraging ozone (O3), represents a well-established AOP for industrial waste water treatment. Ozone's formidable oxidative potential enables the breakdown of a broad spectrum of organic and inorganic contaminants. This paper provides an in-depth examination of ozone reactions, practical applications, and considerations involved in implementing ozonation. UV/Hydrogen Peroxide (UV/H2O2): The combination of ultraviolet (UV) light and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) has gained prominence as an AOP due to its ability to generate hydroxyl radicals (ȮH), highly efficient in pollutant degradation. The review explores factors influencing the efficiency of UV/H2O2 processes, including H2O2 dosage and UV radiation intensity. Fenton and Photo-Fenton Processes: Fenton's reagent and Photo-Fenton processes employ iron ions and hydrogen peroxide to generate hydroxyl radicals for pollutant oxidation. The paper delves into the mechanisms, catalyst selection, and the role of photoactivation in enhancing degradation rates within the context of industrial wastewater treatment. Electrochemical Advanced Oxidation Processes (EAOPs): EAOPs encompass a range of techniques, such as electro-Fenton and anodic oxidation, which employ electrode reactions to produce ȮH radicals. This review explores the electrochemical principles, electrode materials, and operational parameters critical for optimizing EAOPs in industrial wastewater treatment. TiO2 Photocatalysis (UV/TiO2): Titanium dioxide (TiO2) photocatalysis, driven by UV light, is examined for its potential in industrial wastewater treatment. The review investigates TiO2 catalyst properties, reaction mechanisms, and the influence of parameters like catalyst loading and UV intensity on pollutant removal. Sonolysis (Ultrasonic Irradiation): High-frequency ultrasound-induced sonolysis represents a unique AOP, generating ȮH radicals during the formation and collapse of cavitation bubbles. This paper delves into the physics of cavitation, sonolytic reactions, and optimization strategies for industrial wastewater treatment. This review offers a critical assessment of the applicability, advantages, and limitations of these AOP strategies in addressing the diverse challenges posed by industrial wastewater. It emphasizes the importance of selecting AOPs tailored to the specific characteristics of industrial effluents and outlines potential directions for future research and practical implementation. The integrated use of these AOPs, when appropriately adapted, holds the potential to achieve sustainable and efficient treatment of industrial wastewater, contributing significantly to environmental preservation and regulatory compliance.
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- Jayanti Mukherjee
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, CMR College of Pharmacy, Affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, 501401, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Agartala, 799046, India.
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- Bioproducts Processing Research Laboratory (BPRL), Department of Bio Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Agartala, 799046, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, Durgapur, 713209, India.
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- Industrial Wastewater Research Lab, Division of Applied & Environmental Microbiology, Enviro Technology Limited, Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode, 673 601, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Agartala, 799046, India.
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- Bioproducts Processing Research Laboratory (BPRL), Department of Bio Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Agartala, 799046, India.
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