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Sojithamporn P, Leksakul K, Sawangrat C, Charoenchai N, Boonyawan D. Degradation of Pesticide Residues in Water, Soil, and Food Products via Cold Plasma Technology. Foods 2023; 12:4386. [PMID: 38137190 PMCID: PMC10743213 DOI: 10.3390/foods12244386] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Water, soil, and food products contain pesticide residues. These residues result from excessive pesticides use, motivated by the fact that agricultural productivity can be increased by the use of these pesticides. The accumulation of these residues in the body can cause health problems, leading to food safety concerns. Cold plasma technology has been successfully employed in various applications, such as seed germination, bacterial inactivation, wound disinfection, surface sterilization, and pesticide degradation. In recent years, researchers have increasingly explored the effectiveness of cold plasma technology in the degradation of pesticide residues. Most studies have shown promising outcomes, encouraging further research and scaling-up for commercialization. This review summarizes the use of cold plasma as an emerging technology for pesticide degradation in terms of the plasma system and configuration. It also outlines the key findings in this area. The most frequently adopted plasma systems for each application are identified, and the mechanisms underlying pesticide degradation using cold plasma technology are discussed. The possible factors influencing pesticide degradation efficiency, challenges in research, and future trends are also discussed. This review demonstrates that despite the nascent nature of the technology, the use of cold plasma shows considerable potential in regards to pesticide residue degradation, particularly in food applications.
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- Phanumas Sojithamporn
- Graduate Program in Industrial Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (C.S.); (N.C.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (C.S.); (N.C.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (C.S.); (N.C.)
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- Plasma and Beam Physics Research Center (PBP), Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
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Inprasit S, Hamjinda NS, Supothina S, Chuaybamroong P. Efficiency of TiO 2 particle-coated filter using different binders in carbendazim degradation from Chinese chives. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:112347-112356. [PMID: 37831268 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30274-5] [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: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Dip-coating TiO2 (Degussa P25) onto the glass-fiber pre-filter using different binders (PEG1000, 2000, 4000, 6000, and Duramax B1000) for carbendazim degradation in Chinese chives was studied. To investigate the effects of binder types, TiO2 concentration was fixed at 1 % w/v, and amounts of binders were varied in a range of 0.3 to 1 wt% based on the TiO2 content. Then, effects of TiO2 and binder concentrations were further studied on the most effective binder type (PEG6000). It was revealed that 2 wt% of PEG6000 yielded the highest carbendazim degradation efficiency. The efficiency increased with the increased concentration of TiO2. At the best condition of coating, i.e., 1-1.5 % w/v of TiO2 and 2 wt% of PEG6000, more than 90% degradation efficiency was obtained although the initial carbendazim concentration in the chives was as high as 168.4 mg/kg.
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- Saithan Inprasit
- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Luang, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang, Pathumthani, Thailand.
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Leskovac A, Petrović S. Pesticide Use and Degradation Strategies: Food Safety, Challenges and Perspectives. Foods 2023; 12:2709. [PMID: 37509801 PMCID: PMC10379487 DOI: 10.3390/foods12142709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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While recognizing the gaps in pesticide regulations that impact consumer safety, public health concerns associated with pesticide contamination of foods are pointed out. The strategies and research directions proposed to prevent and/or reduce pesticide adverse effects on human health and the environment are discussed. Special attention is paid to organophosphate pesticides, as widely applied insecticides in agriculture, veterinary practices, and urban areas. Biotic and abiotic strategies for organophosphate pesticide degradation are discussed from a food safety perspective, indicating associated challenges and potential for further improvements. As food systems are endangered globally by unprecedented challenges, there is an urgent need to globally harmonize pesticide regulations and improve methodologies in the area of food safety to protect human health.
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- Andreja Leskovac
- Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, M. Petrovića Alasa 12-14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, M. Petrovića Alasa 12-14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Pelayo D, Rivero MJ, Santos G, Gómez P, Ortiz I. Techno-economic evaluation of UV light technologies in water remediation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 868:161376. [PMID: 36621496 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Disinfection commonly follows conventional treatments in wastewater treatment and remediation plants aiming at reducing the presence of pathogens. However, the presence of the so called "micropollutants" has emerged as a serious concern, therefore developing tertiary treatments that are not only able to remove pathogens but also to degrade micropollutants is worth investigating. Nowadays, UV-C photo-degradation processes are widely used for disinfection due to their simplicity and easy operation; additionally, they have shown potential for the removal of contaminants of emerging concern. Conventional mercury lamps are being replaced by light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that avoid the use of toxic mercury and can be switched on and off with no effect on the lamp lifetime. This work aims to comparatively evaluate the performance of several photo-degradation technologies for the removal of two targeted micropollutants, the pharmaceutical dexamethasone (DXMT) and the herbicide S-metolachlor (MTLC), using UV irradiation doses typical of disinfection processes. To this end, the technical performance of UV-A/UV-C photolysis, UV-A/UV-C photocatalysis, UV-C/H2O2 and UV-C/NaOCl has been compared. The influence of operating conditions such as the initial concentration of the pollutants (3 mg L-1 - 30 mg L-1, concentrations found in membrane or adsorption remediation steps), pH (3-10), and water matrix (WWTP secondary effluent, and ultrapure water) on the degradation efficiency has been studied. The economic evaluation in terms of electricity and chemicals consumption and the carbon footprint has been evaluated. UV-C photolysis and UV-C photocatalysis appear as the most suitable technologies for the degradation of DXMT and MTLC, respectively, in terms of kinetics (1.53·10-1 min-1 for DXMT and 1.96·10-2 min-1 for MTLC), economic evaluation (1 € m-3 for DXMT and 32 € m-3 for MTLC) and environmental indicators (0.5 g-CO2 for DXMT and 223.1 g-CO2 for MTLC).
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- Deva Pelayo
- Departamento de Ingenierías Química y Biomolecular, Universidad de Cantabria, Avda. Los Castros, s/n, 39005 Santander, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingenierías Química y Biomolecular, Universidad de Cantabria, Avda. Los Castros, s/n, 39005 Santander, Spain
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- APRIA Systems, S.L., Bussines Park of Morero, Parcel P-2-12, Industrial Unit 1-Door 5, 39611 Guarnizo, Spain
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- APRIA Systems, S.L., Bussines Park of Morero, Parcel P-2-12, Industrial Unit 1-Door 5, 39611 Guarnizo, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingenierías Química y Biomolecular, Universidad de Cantabria, Avda. Los Castros, s/n, 39005 Santander, Spain.
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Hyaluronic acid hydrolysis using vacuum ultraviolet TiO 2 photocatalysis combined with an oxygen nanobubble system. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 299:120178. [PMID: 36876793 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120178] [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: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Advanced technologies for producing high-quality low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (LMW-HA) are required from the perspective of cost-efficiency and biosafety. Here, we report a new LMW-HA production system from high molecular weight HA (HMW-HA) using vacuum ultraviolet TiO2 photocatalysis with an oxygen nanobubble system (VUV-TP-NB). The VUV-TP-NB treatment for 3 h resulted in a satisfactory LMW-HA (approximately 50 kDa measured by GPC) yield with a low endotoxin level. Further, there were no inherent structural changes in the LMW-HA during the oxidative degradation process. Compared with conventional acid and enzyme hydrolysis methods, VUV-TP-NB showed similar degradation degree with viscosity though reduced process time by at least 8-fold. In terms of endotoxin and antioxidant effects, degradation using VUV-TP-NB demonstrated the lowest endotoxin level (0.21 EU/mL) and highest radical scavenging activity. This nanobubble-based photocatalysis system can thus be used to produce biosafe LMW-HA cost-effectively for food, medical, and cosmetics applications.
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Xiao Q, Xuan X, Boczkaj G, Yoon JY, Sun X. Photolysis for the Removal and Transformation of Pesticide Residues During Food Processing: A State-of-the-Art Minireview. Front Nutr 2022; 9:888047. [PMID: 35669077 PMCID: PMC9164305 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.888047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Pesticide residues are of great significant issue that exerted adverse effects on humans. There is a need for effective and non-toxic decontamination of pesticide residues during food processing. In this minireview, the recent advances in the degradation of pesticide residues by photolysis have been firstly described during food processing. The mechanisms of pesticide residues destruction by photolysis were discussed accordingly. Finally, applications of photolysis in the degradation of pesticide residues from beverages, fresh produce, and food rinse waste were also summarized.
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- Qian Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture, Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansansi, South Korea
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture, Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Mavriou Ζ, Alexandropoulou I, Melidis P, Karpouzas DG, Ntougias S. Bioprocess performance, transformation pathway, and bacterial community dynamics in an immobilized cell bioreactor treating fludioxonil-contaminated wastewater under microaerophilic conditions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:29597-29612. [PMID: 34542817 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-16452-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Fludioxonil is a post-harvest fungicide contained in effluents produced by fruit packaging plants, which should be treated prior to environmental dispersal. We developed and evaluated an immobilized cell bioreactor, operating under microaerophilic conditions and gradually reduced hydraulic retention times (HRTs) from 10 to 3.9 days, for the biotreatment of fludioxonil-rich wastewater. Fludioxonil removal efficiency was consistently above 96%, even at the shortest HRT applied. A total of 12 transformation products were tentatively identified during fludioxonil degradation by using liquid chromatography coupled to quadrupole time-of-flight Mass spectrometry (LC-QTOF-MS). Fludioxonil degradation pathway was initiated by successive hydroxylation and carbonylation of the pyrrole moiety and disruption of the oxidized cyanopyrrole ring at the NH-C bond. The detection of 2,2-difluoro-2H-1,3-benzodioxole-4-carboxylic acid verified the decyanation and deamination of the molecule, whereas its conversion to the tentatively identified compound 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid indicated its defluorination. High-throughput amplicon sequencing revealed that HRT shortening led to reduced α-diversity, significant changes in the β-diversity, and a shift in the bacterial community composition from an initial activated sludge system typical community to a community composed of bacterial taxa like Clostridium, Oligotropha, Pseudomonas, and Terrimonas capable of performing advanced degradation and/or aerobic denitrification. Overall, the immobilized cell bioreactor operation under microaerophilic conditions, which minimizes the cost for aeration, can provide a sustainable solution for the depuration of fludioxonil-contaminated agro-industrial effluents.
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- Ζografina Mavriou
- Laboratory of Wastewater Management and Treatment Technologies, Department of Environmental Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Vas. Sofias 12, 67132, Xanthi, Greece
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- Laboratory of Wastewater Management and Treatment Technologies, Department of Environmental Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Vas. Sofias 12, 67132, Xanthi, Greece
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- Laboratory of Wastewater Management and Treatment Technologies, Department of Environmental Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Vas. Sofias 12, 67132, Xanthi, Greece
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- Laboratory of Plant and Environmental Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Viopolis, 41500, Larissa, Greece
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- Laboratory of Wastewater Management and Treatment Technologies, Department of Environmental Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Vas. Sofias 12, 67132, Xanthi, Greece.
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Zhou Y, Feng S, Yuan X, Shao C, Zheng W, Wu W, Duan C, Zeng S. Nitrogen–fluorine-codoped TiO2/Zn based MOF binary composites for efficient removal of bisphenol A under visible light. Aust J Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1071/ch21188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Floating Carbon-Doped TiO2 Photocatalyst with Metallic Underlayers Investigation for Polluted Water Treatment under Visible-Light Irradiation. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11121454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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In the current study, we analysed the influence of metallic underlayers on carbon-doped TiO2 films for RhB decomposition and Salmonella typhimurium inactivation under visible-light irradiation. All the experiments were divided into two parts. First, layered M/C-doped-TiO2 film structures (M = Ni, Nb, Cu) were prepared by magnetron sputtering technique on borosilicate glass substrates in the two-step deposition process. The influence of metal underlayer on the formation of the carbon-doped TiO2 films was characterised by X-ray diffractometer, scanning electron microscope, and atomic force microscope. The comparison between the visible-light assisted photocatalytic activity of M/C-doped TiO2 structures was performed by the photocatalytic bleaching tests of Rhodamine B dye aqueous solution. The best photocatalytic performance was observed for Ni/C-doped-TiO2 film combination. During the second part of the study, the Ni/C-doped-TiO2 film combination was deposited on high-density polyethylene beads which were selected as a floating substrate. The morphology and surface chemical analyses of the floating photocatalyst were performed. The viability and membrane permeability of Salmonella typhimurium were tested in cycling experiments under UV-B and visible-light irradiation. Three consecutive photocatalytic treatments of fresh bacteria suspensions with the same set of floating photocatalyst showed promising results, as after the third 1 h-long treatment bacteria viability was still reduced by 90% and 50% for UV-B and visible-light irradiation, respectively. The membrane permeability and ethidium fluorescence results suggest that Ni underlayer might have direct and indirect effect on the bacteria inactivation process. Additionally, relatively low loss of the photocatalyst efficiency suggests that floating C-doped TiO2 photocatalyst with the Ni underlayer might be seen as the possible solution for the used photocatalyst recovery issue.
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Advances in Vacuum Ultraviolet Photolysis in the Postharvest Management of Fruit and Vegetables Along the Value Chains: a Review. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-021-02703-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Ahmed SF, Mofijur M, Nuzhat S, Chowdhury AT, Rafa N, Uddin MA, Inayat A, Mahlia TMI, Ong HC, Chia WY, Show PL. Recent developments in physical, biological, chemical, and hybrid treatment techniques for removing emerging contaminants from wastewater. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 416:125912. [PMID: 34492846 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 53.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Emerging contaminants (ECs) in wastewater have recently attracted the attention of researchers as they pose significant risks to human health and wildlife. This paper presents the state-of-art technologies used to remove ECs from wastewater through a comprehensive review. It also highlights the challenges faced by existing EC removal technologies in wastewater treatment plants and provides future research directions. Many treatment technologies like biological, chemical, and physical approaches have been advanced for removing various ECs. However, currently, no individual technology can effectively remove ECs, whereas hybrid systems have often been found to be more efficient. A hybrid technique of ozonation accompanied by activated carbon was found significantly effective in removing some ECs, particularly pharmaceuticals and pesticides. Despite the lack of extensive research, nanotechnology may be a promising approach as nanomaterial incorporated technologies have shown potential in removing different contaminants from wastewater. Nevertheless, most existing technologies are highly energy and resource-intensive as well as costly to maintain and operate. Besides, most proposed advanced treatment technologies are yet to be evaluated for large-scale practicality. Complemented with techno-economic feasibility studies of the treatment techniques, comprehensive research and development are therefore necessary to achieve a full and effective removal of ECs by wastewater treatment plants.
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- S F Ahmed
- Science and Math Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram 4000, Bangladesh
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- School of Information Systems and Modelling, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia; Mechanical Engineering Department, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia
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- Environmental Sciences Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram 4000, Bangladesh; Water and Life Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Environmental Sciences Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram 4000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; Biomass & Bioenergy Research Group, Center for Sustainable Energy and Power Systems Research, Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, 27272 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Information Systems and Modelling, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- School of Information Systems and Modelling, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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