Antibiotics, the most frequently prescribed drugs of modern medicine, are extensively used
for both human and veterinary applications. Antibiotics from different wastewater sources …

Antimicrobial pharmaceuticals are classified as emergent micropollutants of concern,
implying that even at low concentrations, long-term exposure to the environment can have …

Sulfonamides (SAs) are widespread in aquatic environments and pose serious
environmental risks. The removal efficiencies and degradation mechanisms of SAs in both …

Constructed wetlands (CWs) have been proven as a reliable alternative to traditional
wastewater treatment technologies. Microorganisms in CWs, as an important component …

Sulfamethoxazole (SMX) is one of the most widely applied sulfonamide antibiotics in the
world, which is becoming a ubiquitous pollutant in the environment. In this mini-review, the …

The proliferation of antibiotic-resistance genes is a result of the rise in the discharge of
residual antibiotics into waterbodies from a variety of sources. Antibiotic removal by …

Antibiotics overuse, inappropriate conduct, and discharge have led to adverse effects on
various ecosystems. The occurrence of antibiotics in surface and drinking water is a matter …

Biological treatment represents a fundamental component of wastewater treatment plants
(WWTPs). The transmission of antibiotic resistance bacteria (ARB) and resistance genes …

Sulfonamide antibiotics have aroused increasing concerns due to their ability to enhance
the resistance of pathogenic bacteria and promote the spread of antibiotic resistance …

Microbial communities are believed to outperform monocultures in the complete catabolism
of organic pollutants via reduced metabolic burden and increased robustness to …