Increasing chemical pollution of aquatic environments is a growing concern with global
relevance. A large number of organic chemicals are termed as “micropollutants” due to their …

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

Presently, conventional technologies in water treatment are not efficient enough to
completely mineralize refractory water contaminants. In this context, the implementation of …

Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are found in wastewater, and thus,
the environment. In this study, current knowledge about the occurrence and fate of PPCPs in …

The pollution of the aquatic environment has become a worldwide problem. The widespread
use of pesticides, heavy metals and pharmaceuticals through anthropogenic activities has …

The global spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is concerning for the health of humans,
animals, and the environment in a One Health perspective. Assessments of AMR and …

In the last few decades, pharmaceuticals, credited with saving millions of lives, have
emerged as a new class of environmental contaminant. These compounds can have both …

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

The presence of pharmaceutical compounds as emerging organic pollutants in water bodies
has raised considerable concerns regarding their environmental impacts and potential …

Large amounts of antibiotics are produced and consumed worldwide, while wastewater
treatment is still rather inefficient, leading to considerable water contamination …