Micropollutant Removal Efficiency of Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plants: A Systematic Review

Belete, Biniam; Desye, Belay; Ambelu, Argaw; Yenew, Chalachew

doi:10.1177/11786302231195158

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“…When contaminant degradation or removal processes are not appropriate, these substances are released into water bodies stitute one of the main factors for the spread of contaminants. When contaminant degradation or removal processes are not appropriate, these substances are released into water bodies in high amounts due to an enrichment and accumulation effect [3][4][5][6]. After release from WWTPs to water systems, contaminants can bioaccumulate in aquatic species [7][8][9] and be transported to different water bodies (groundwater, river water, lakes) where risk exists to reach water for human consumption (tap water, bottled water) [2,[10][11][12][13].…”

Section: Global Problem Of Contaminants In Watermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…2) Industrial, urban, and rural activities release contaminants in waste landfills and liquid discharge lines (3 and 4). These liquid waste dumps must be treated (5) before being released into natural water bodies (7). However, in various regions of the world, they are disposed of directly without prior treatment (6).…”

Section: Global Problem Of Contaminants In Watermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Indeed, any screening method must meet the Affordable, Sensitive, Specific, Userfriendly, Rapid and Robust, Equipment-free, and Deliverable to End-users (ASSURED) 2) Industrial, urban, and rural activities release contaminants in waste landfills and liquid discharge lines (3 and 4). These liquid waste dumps must be treated (5) before being released into natural water bodies (7). However, in various regions of the world, they are disposed of directly without prior treatment (6).…”

Section: Global Problem Of Contaminants In Watermentioning

confidence: 99%

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Aptasensors for the Detection of Environmental Contaminants of High Concern in Water Bodies: A Systematic Review

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With the advancement of technology and increasing industrial activity, anthropogenic contaminants are currently detected where there is no record of their presence or insufficient information about their toxicological impact. Consequently, there are not sufficiently robust local or global regulations, the ecotoxicological and human health risks are critical, and they may not be routinely monitored despite being ubiquitous. The interest in studying environmental contaminants, including micropollutants and emerging contaminants, in complex environmental water samples has grown in the last decade. Due to the concentrations in which they are typically found in the environment and the rapid global dispersion, the detection procedures for these substances must be capable of measuring very low concentrations. Many efforts have been made to improve remediation procedures or develop novel analytical methods for their determination. Although there are several robust and reliable standard analytical techniques for their monitoring, pollutant contamination requires simple and inexpensive methods for massive, in situ monitoring campaigns. In this regard, biosensors have emerged as devices with high selectivity, sensitivity, easy operation, and short analysis times. Aptasensors are biosensors based on a nucleic acid recognition element (aptamer). Due to their synthetic nature, stability, and easy production, aptamers are frequently employed to develop bioassays. This work presents a systematic review of the trends in using aptasensors for detecting environmental contaminants present in environmental water samples, as well as the estimation of the potential technological contribution these devices might give to environmental monitoring.

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