Recent advances in metal-free catalysts for the remediation of antibiotics, antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB), and antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs)

Abstract

Metal-free catalyzed advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are state-of-the-art technologies with high oxidation capabilities for wastewater purification, taking advantage of the synergies of direct adsorption and the generated reactive oxygen species...

Insight into the Role of the Pore Structure and Surface Functional Groups in Biochar on the Adsorption of Sulfamethoxazole from Synthetic Urine

“…In recent years, various physico-chemical technologies, such as advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) [6,7], membrane filtration [8], and adsorption [9], have been developed and employed for pharmaceutical treatment. Among these methods, adsorption has shown promise due to its potential for real wastewater treatment, characterized by low-cost, low-energy and low-maintenance [10]. In contrast to chemical oxidation, adsorption could be emphasized for its lower energy requirements and reduced production of harmful by-products.…”

Constructing Nano‐Heterostructure with Dual‐Site to Boost H2O2 Activation and Regulate the Transformation of Free Radicals

“…Water pollution caused by the discharge of nonbiodegradable organic contaminants has led to serious threat to water resources and human health, and water treatment has received increasing DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311984 attention. [1] Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) based on hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ), is highly potential for realizing degradation of almost all organic pollutants, owing to H 2 O 2 can behave as an ideal reservoir for reactive oxygen species (ROS), including hydroxyl radicals (•OH), hydroperoxyl radicals (•O 2 H) and superoxide radicals (O 2…”

In situformation of Cu2O decorated CuZnAl-layered double hydroxide heterostructured photocatalysts for enhancing the degradation of tetracycline under visible light

“…Antibiotics are important man-made chemicals that have been widely used in human health, agriculture, and animal husbandry to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. [1][2][3][4][5][6] Concerns have recently been raised around the world about the great threat to human health posed by the heavy use of antibiotics, since they have been widely detected in aquatic environments such as surface water, ground water, sewage water, and even drinking water. 3,[7][8][9][10][11] As a typical antibiotic, tetracycline (TC) is usually excreted into surface water and manure as an unmetabolized compound.…”