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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Silvia Lacorte, Cristian Gomez-Canela, Carole Calas-Blanchard
Summary: This study aimed to identify bioactive pharmaceuticals in wastewater from senior residences and propose an on-site monitoring strategy for their control. The presence of 43 pharmaceuticals highly consumed by the elderly population was studied in six senior residences located in Spain, France and Portugal. Implementing at-source wastewater treatment procedures in senior residences is needed to reduce pharmaceutical pollution.
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Infectious Diseases
Efstathios V. Liakos, Kyriazis Rekos, Dimitrios A. Giannakoudakis, Athanasios C. Mitropoulos, Jie Fu, George Z. Kyzas
Summary: This study aimed to synthesize activated carbon from agricultural wastes for the removal of pramipexole dihydrochloride. The ultrasound-assisted two-step protocol led to better-performing carbon, especially for the tea-leaf-derived material. The tea-leaf-derived activated carbon showed the highest surface area and volume of micro and small mesopores.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Veronica Ogolla Wayayi Wanjeri, Eric Okuku, Anthony Gachanja, Jane Catherine Ngila, Patrick Gathura Ndungu
Summary: This study aimed to determine the levels and distribution of pharmaceutical residues in selected peri-urban creeks in Mombasa and Gazi bay, revealing that these creeks had high concentrations of pharmaceutical residues and posed medium to high ecological risks to the local ecosystems.
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Environmental Sciences
Kun Wang, Tao Zhuang, Zhaoxin Su, Menghao Chi, Haichao Wang
Summary: This study investigated wastewater samples from two STPs and two PMFs in eastern China, revealing higher antibiotic concentrations in PMFs. The MBR system showed the best performance in antibiotic removal, while certain SAs and FQs antibiotics were consistently detected at high concentrations in effluent samples.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maria Antonopoulou, Christina Kosma, Triantafyllos Albanis, Ioannis Konstantinou
Summary: Pharmaceutical Active Compounds (PhACs) have been considered emerging contaminants due to their continuous release and persistent presence in aquatic environments. Research has shown the occurrence of PhACs in wastewater treatment plant influents, hospital effluents, and surface waters worldwide. Homogeneous and heterogeneous photocatalytic applications have been extensively studied for the removal of PhACs, with consideration of their efficiency, operational costs, and potential combination with other processes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maitane Alzola-Andres, Saioa Domingo-Echaburu, Yolanda Segura, Yolanda Valcarcel, Gorka Orive, Unax Lertxundi
Summary: The presence of pharmaceuticals in hospital wastewaters has been a focus of interest for researchers. This study analyzed available studies from around the world and found that pharmaceuticals have been detected in hospital wastewaters in 38 countries across all five continents. The study identified 271 different pharmaceuticals, with ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole, diclofenac, ibuprofen, and trimethoprim being the most frequently studied drugs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Catarina Silva, Cristina M. M. Almeida, Joao A. Rodrigues, Sofia Silva, Maria do Rosario Coelho, Antonio Martins, Rita Lourinho, Eugenia Cardoso, Vitor Vale Cardoso, Maria Joao Benoliel, Maria Joao Rosa
Summary: The study found a range of pharmaceutical compounds in urban wastewaters in two water-scarce regions in Portugal, with seasonal temperature variations identified as a key factor affecting the occurrence of these compounds. Research should focus on temperature rather than calendar seasons to account for climate change uncertainties.
URBAN WATER JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Maria J. Sampaio, Ana R. L. Ribeiro, Claudia M. R. Ribeiro, Rita A. Borges, Marta F. Pedrosa, Adrian M. T. Silva, Claudia G. Silva, Joaquim L. Faria
Summary: The presence of micropollutants in water poses a significant risk to ecosystems and human health. A metal-free photocatalyst immobilized in the form of a film was successfully used to degrade pharmaceutical compounds in both laboratory batch and continuous flow reactors. The photocatalytic system also demonstrated efficient removal of other micropollutants in complex wastewater matrices and reduced the toxicity of the wastewater samples, as observed in ecotoxicity tests using Daphnia magna.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marc-Antoine Vaudreuil, Sung Vo Duy, Gabriel Munoz, Sebastien Sauve
Summary: A method for quantification of multi-class pharmaceuticals in wastewaters from hospitals was developed and validated in this study. The results showed high concentrations of pharmaceuticals in hospital wastewaters and their better affinity to suspended solids. These findings provide arguments for at source treatment of these specific effluents before their introduction into urban wastewater systems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sahar S. Dalahmeh, Gunnar Thorsen, Hakan Jonsson
Summary: During a 12-month study in Sweden, it was found that open-air storage without composting showed effective removal of hormones and antibiotics, but lower removal of pharmaceutically active substances. Composting resulted in degradation of hormones and a noticeable difference in concentrations of pharmaceuticals between the top and deeper layers of sludge piles.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mahmoud Samy, Mona G. Ibrahim, Manabu Fujii, Kamal E. Diab, Marwa ElKady, Mohamed Gar Alalm
Summary: The photocatalysis technology faces a significant gap between academic research and practical application, but focusing on reactor design, fixed photocatalysts, real wastes, and cost estimation can enhance its feasibility. The use of CNTs/MOF-808 coated plates in a photocatalytic reactor showed stable and effective degradation of CBZ and diazinon. The study optimized operational parameters, investigated degradation mechanisms, and achieved successful reduction of organic pollutants in real liquid wastes, along with cost estimations for large-scale applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Nazanin Nasrollahi, Vahid Vatanpour, Alireza Khataee
Summary: Antibiotics in wastewater from pharmaceutical industries pose an environmental concern. Conventional treatment methods are unable to completely remove antibiotics, but membrane technology combined with other processes can provide a solution.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
F. L. Souza, J. B. Attig, L. Latrousc, C. Saez, P. Canizares, M. A. Rodrigo, M. Zougagh, A. Rios
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of electrochemical advanced oxidation processes in treating low-concentration mixtures of five pharmaceuticals in groundwater matrices with different ionic conductivities. Three technologies, photolysis, electrolysis, and photo-electrolysis, were compared. The results show significant differences in the oxidizability of the drugs with the three technologies and a strong influence of the water matrix on the process efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eliza Jara-Negrete, Isabel Cipriani-Avila, Jon Molinero, Veronica Pinos-Velez, Sofia Acosta-Lopez, Marcela Cabrera, Evencio Joel Medina-Villamizar, David Leiva-Andrade, Andrea Pozo, Omar Martinez, Noroska G. S. Mogollon
Summary: The presence of emerging contaminants in the drinking water of five Ecuadorian cities was studied for the first time. Caffeine was the only analyte detected in all cities, with concentrations ranging from <6.35 to 201 ng/L and the highest occurrence in Cuenca. Regulatory frameworks are needed to facilitate the implementation of treatment technologies to safeguard public and environmental health.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laure Wiest, Antoine Gosset, Aurelie Fildier, Christine Libert, Matthieu Herve, Elisabeth Sibeud, Barbara Giroud, Emmanuelle Vulliet, Therese Bastide, Philippe Polome, Yves Perrodin
Summary: Urban wastewaters are found to be major vectors of emerging pollutants to aquatic ecosystems, with pharmaceutical residues and pesticides being the main contaminants. The study identified 41 emerging pollutants, with low removal rates observed for more than 50% of the compounds, posing potential ecotoxicological risks to exposed ecosystems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. Barra Caracciolo, N. Ademollo, M. Cardoni, A. Di Giulio, P. Grenni, T. Pescatore, J. Rauseo, L. Patrolecco
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
A. Franzo, A. Asioli, C. Roscioli, L. Patrolecco, M. Bazzaro, P. Del Negro, T. Cibic
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
A. Barra Caracciolo, L. Patrolecco, P. Grenni, M. Di Lenola, N. Ademollo, J. Rauseo, L. Rolando, F. Spataro, J. Plutzer, K. Monostory, B. Sperlagh
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Paola Grenni, Luisa Patrolecco, Jasmin Rauseo, Francesca Spataro, Martina Di Lenola, Giorgia Aimola, Massimo Zacchini, Fabrizio Pietrini, Daniela Di Baccio, Isobel C. Stanton, William H. Gaze, Anna Barra Caracciolo
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
David Rossi, Anna Barra Caracciolo, Paola Grenni, Flavia Cattena, Martina Di Lenola, Luisa Patrolecco, Nicoletta Ademollo, Ruggiero Ciannarella, Giuseppe Mascolo, Stefano Ghergo
Article
Engineering, Environmental
J. Rauseo, A. Barra Caracciolo, N. Ademollo, M. Cardoni, M. Di Lenola, W. Gaze, I Stanton, P. Grenni, T. Pescatore, F. Spataro, L. Patrolecco
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Annamaria Zoppini, Lucia Bongiorni, Nicoletta Ademollo, Luisa Patrolecco, Tamara Cibic, Annalisa Franzo, Marco Melita, Matteo Bazzaro, Stefano Amalfitano
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2020)
Correction
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Annamaria Zoppini, Lucia Bongiorni, Nicoletta Ademollo, Luisa Patrolecco, Tamara Cibic, Annalisa Franzo, Marco Melita, Matteo Bazzaro, Stefano Amalfitano
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. Finizio, L. Patrolecco, P. Grenni, E. Galli, V. G. Muzzini, J. Rauseo, C. Rizzi, A. Barra Caracciolo
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna Barra Caracciolo, Paola Grenni, Livia Mariani, Jasmin Rauseo, Martina Di Lenola, Valerio Giorgio Muzzini, Enrica Donati, Ines Lacchetti, Paola Margherita Bianca Gucci, Antonio Finizio, Eleonora Beccaloni, Luisa Patrolecco
Summary: This study conducted a 28-day mesocosm study at a tunnel construction site to investigate the chemical and ecotoxicological effects of SLES in foaming agents used for tunnel excavation. The results showed a decrease in SLES concentrations over time, as well as varying ecotoxicological responses depending on the initial amount of each product, soil lithology, and organism tested. Site-specific ecotoxicological evaluations are crucial for the safe management of spoil material and potential re-use of excavated soil to prevent waste production.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jasmin Rauseo, Anna Barra Caracciolo, Francesca Spataro, Andrea Visca, Nicoletta Ademollo, Tanita Pescatore, Paola Grenni, Luisa Patrolecco
Summary: The study found that environmental antibiotic concentrations had limited impact on the growth of microbial communities and the spread of antibiotic-resistant genes, and that microorganisms were able to degrade antibiotics in a short period of time. This suggests that antibiotic biodegradation is crucial for understanding bacterial resistance phenomena.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Andrea Visca, Anna Barra Caracciolo, Paola Grenni, Luisa Patrolecco, Jasmin Rauseo, Giulia Massini, Valentina Mazzurco Miritana, Francesca Spataro
Summary: By investigating three common soil emerging contaminants in a full scale anaerobic plant for one year, this study found that anaerobic digestion can effectively decrease antibiotic residues and antibiotic resistance genes in soil, reducing their potential impact on soil ecosystems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrea Visca, Anna Barra Caracciolo, Paola Grenni, Ludovica Rolando, Livia Mariani, Jasmin Rauseo, Francesca Spataro, Katalin Monostory, Beata Sperlagh, Luisa Patrolecco
Summary: River contamination in urbanized stretches of the Danube is mainly caused by a mixture of chemicals including PAHs, pharmaceuticals, antibiotics, and their corresponding antibiotic resistant genes. The presence of pollutants like sulfamethoxazole and diclofenac were found to be most abundant, with antibiotic resistant genes being ubiquitous contaminants. The highest concentrations of pollutants were associated with specific bacterial groups, with the most contaminated site being downstream of a wastewater treatment plant in the city.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Valentina Mazzurco Miritana, Luisa Patrolecco, Anna Barra Caracciolo, Andrea Visca, Flavia Piccinini, Antonella Signorini, Silvia Rosa, Paola Grenni, Gian Luigi Garbini, Francesca Spataro, Jasmin Rauseo, Giulia Massini
Summary: This study examined the effects of antibiotics on anaerobic digestion efficiency and microbial community structure. The results showed that adding antibiotics promoted the production of methane and hydrogen, but high concentrations of ciprofloxacin reduced methane production.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emanuela Galli, Valerio Giorgio Muzzini, Antonio Finizio, Pietro Fumagalli, Paola Grenni, Anna Barra Caracciolo, Jasmin Rauseo, Luisa Patrolecco
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2019)