Remediation of pharmaceutical pollutants using graphene-based materials - A review on operating conditions, mechanism and toxicology

Akash, S.; Sivaprakash, Baskaran; Rajamohan, N.; Govarthanan, Muthusamy; Elakiya, B Tamil

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135520

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“…A comparative study on adsorption and adsorption with photocatalysis-EF was performed 94 for the destruction of IBU and ciprofloxacin. Graphene-based carbon compound was chosen as an adsorbent because of the high surface area.…”

Section: Advanced Filtration Methods (Afm)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Pharmaceutical Wastewater Remediation: A Review of Treatment Techniques

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Jaspal

2023

Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.

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Section: Advanced Filtration Methods (Afm)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Pharmaceutical Wastewater Remediation: A Review of Treatment Techniques

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Jaspal

2023

Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.

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“…However, their inadequate treatment before discharge has led now to identify these substances as the chemical of emerging environment concern. [57,58] In the last decade, there is a continuously growing on the demand of drugs in Europe market by effect of development of new technologies and population growth. [59] The most common classes of pharmaceuticals include analgesics, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, psycho-stimulants and hormones compounds.…”

Section: Environmental Concern Of Pharmaceutical Pollutantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[61] Hence special attention on these types of contaminants is presented in this paper as they can release in multiple mode into the water resources and cause serious effects on all the human beings. [57] For instance, these products are primarily released in the environment via wastewater discharged from pharmaceuticals manufacturing plants, hospital effluent and industrial effluent. Another important sources of pollution are agricultural runoff, domestic effluent containing pharmaceuti-cals excreted in native form or in metabolites form of humans, municipal landfills and veterinary waste.…”

Section: Environmental Concern Of Pharmaceutical Pollutantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Pharmaceutical compounds are used in medical field for different applications in order to treat, diagnose, prevent diseases or modify organic functions. However, their inadequate treatment before discharge has led now to identify these substances as the chemical of emerging environment concern [57,58] . In the last decade, there is a continuously growing on the demand of drugs in Europe market by effect of development of new technologies and population growth [59] .…”

Section: Environmental Pollutionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Comprehensive Review on Modification of Titanium Dioxide‐Based Catalysts in Advanced Oxidation Processes for Water Treatment

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Razzouk,

Lesage

et al. 2023

ChemSusChem

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It has become necessary to develop effective strategies to prevent and reduce water pollution as a result of the increase in dangerous pollutants in water reservoirs. Consequently, there is a need to design new catalyst materials to promote the efficiency of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) in the field of wastewater treatment plant to ensure the mineralization of trace organic contaminants. A notable approach gaining attention involves the coupling of sulfate radicals‐based AOPs to photocatalysis or electrocatalysis processes, aiming to achieve the complete removal of refractory contaminants into water and carbon dioxide. Titanium dioxide as metal oxide has received great attention for its catalytic application in water purification. TiO2 catalysts offer a multitude of advantages in AOPs. They are characterized by their high photocatalytic activity under both ultraviolet and visible light, making them environmentally friendly due to the absence of toxic byproducts during oxidation. Their versatility is remarkable, finding utility in various AOPs, from photocatalysis to photo‐Fenton processes. TiO2′s durability ensures long‐lasting catalytic activity, which is crucial for continuous treatment processes, and their cost‐effectiveness is particularly advantageous. Furthermore, their chemical stability allows it to withstand varying pH conditions. However, the large band gap energy and low electrical conductivity hinder the catalytic reaction effectiveness. This review aims to examine various approaches to enhance the catalytic performance of titanium dioxide, with the objective of enabling more efficient water purification methods.

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“…[47][48][49] The versatility of doping can enable the effective treatment of complex pollutants encountered in textile and pharmaceutical industries effluent. 50 Heteroatom-doped GA can be easily combined with standing wastewater remediation technologies due to their versatile characteristics. However, addressing the scalability and cost-effectiveness of doped GA is crucial for their practical real-world application.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%