Occurrence and fate of PPCPs in typical drinking water treatment plants in China
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DOI: 10.1007/s10653-018-0181-1
Abstract: In this study, the occurrence and removal of twenty-nine pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in two water treatment plants (WTPs) in China were investigated. WTP1 employed ozonation and granular active carbon (GAC) filtration after… read more here.
Keywords: coagulation; water treatment; treatment; treatment plants ... See more keywords
Adsorption of five emerging contaminants on activated carbon from aqueous medium: kinetic characteristics and computational modeling for plausible mechanism
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-12014-1
Abstract: Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) do not have standard regulations for discharge in the environment and are categorized as contaminants of emerging concern as they pose potential threats to ecology as well as humans… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption; mechanism; treatment; ppcps ... See more keywords
Removal of pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) from waterbody using a revolving algal biofilm (RAB) reactor.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124284
Abstract: The occurrence of Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) in the aquatic environment has raised concerns due to their accumulation in the ecosystem. This study aims to explore the feasibility of using a Revolving Algal… read more here.
Keywords: removal; pharmaceutical personal; ppcps; reactor ... See more keywords
Pharmaceuticals and Personal-Care Products in Plants.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2016.12.010
Abstract: Pharmaceuticals and personal-care products (PPCPs) derived from agricultural, urban, and industrial areas accumulate in plants at concentrations (ng to μg kg-1) that can be toxic to the plants. Importantly, the dietary intake of these PPCP-contaminated… read more here.
Keywords: products plants; personal care; ppcps; care products ... See more keywords
Occurrence and removal of PPCPs from on-site wastewater using nitrogen removing biofilters.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2021.117743
Abstract: The presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the environment is primarily the result of discharge of waste, including from onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTSs) which are employed by 25% of homes in… read more here.
Keywords: occurrence removal; removal; removal ppcps; wastewater ... See more keywords
Development of Fluorescence Surrogates to Predict the Photochemical Transformation of Pharmaceuticals in Wastewater Effluents.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.6b05251
Abstract: The photochemical transformation of pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) in wastewater effluents is an emerging concern for environmental scientists. In the current study, the photodegradation of 29 PPCPs was examined in effluents under simulated… read more here.
Keywords: photochemical transformation; photodegradation; fluorescence; ppcps ... See more keywords
A Review of Recently Developed LC-MS/MS Methods for the Analysis of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Water.
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DOI: 10.5740/jaoacint.19-0209
Abstract: Background: Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are present in the environment in trace concentrations. These compounds may cause health hazards to human beings and animals. The concerns related to their existence has led to… read more here.
Keywords: personal care; water; analysis; ppcps ... See more keywords