This paper reviews the occurrence of Pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) in water
and wastewater worldwide as well as their fate, focusing on the removal by conventional …

Environmental pharmaceuticals represent a threat of emerging concern for marine
ecosystems. Widely distributed and bioaccumulated, these contaminants could provoke …

Lignin has been employed as a precursor to synthesize activated carbons with the aim of
lignin-biomass revalorization. The properties of these activated carbons were compared …

Pharmaceuticals are nowadays recognized as a threat for aquatic ecosystems. The growing
consumption of these compounds and the enhancement of human health in the past two …

Human presence in the Antarctic is increasing due to research activities and the rise in
tourism. These activities contribute a number of potentially hazardous substances. The aim …

Considering how the impact of human activity in Antarctica is growing, the aim of this study
was to conduct the first assessment of pharmaceuticals and personal care products …

Background Expired or unused medicines are potentially toxic substances that should be
managed effectively to avoid accumulation of potentially toxic pharmaceuticals in the …

Glyphosate is widely used in agriculture for weed control; however, it may pollute water
systems with its by-product, aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA). Therefore, a better …

The carbon footprint of pharmaceuticals through manufacturing, distribution, the incineration
of unwanted pharmaceuticals as well as the packaging of pharmaceutical waste is an …

The current work is focused on the use of nanofiltration in the removal of micropollutants,
specially drugs (diclofenac and ibuprofen) and heavy metal (zinc sulphate and zinc nitrate) …