Water science under the global epidemic of COVID-19: Bibliometric tracking on COVID-19 publication and further research needs

Ji, Bin; Zhao, Yaqian; Wei, Ting; Kang, Peiying

doi:10.1016/j.jece.2021.105357

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“…Personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment, and reagents used for the COVID-19 test are also an important topic in emerging contaminants because of the increasing use of masks and its inadequate disposal of, which leads to microplastics that could threaten ecosystems and marine wildlife ( Ji et al, 2021 ; Michael-Kordatou et al, 2020 ).…”

Section: Emerging Contaminants Produced By the Treatment And Fight Against Sars-cov-2mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine have also been widely used despite their unproven effect against COVID-19, increasing as a consequence of their presence in wastewater. On the other hand, chlorine-based disinfectants can be transformed into highly toxic products leading to bladder cancer and reproductive problems due to their residual chlorine and/or monochloramine ( Ji et al, 2021 ).…”

Section: Emerging Contaminants Produced By the Treatment And Fight Against Sars-cov-2mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In wastewater treatment plants, it is important to know the viability of the virus in: a) wastewater from effluents that can be re-used, b) sludge from biosolids, c) other by-products and d) formation of aerosols by aeration, or forced pumping ( Foladori et al, 2020 ; Ji et al, 2021 ). Because of this, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States acclaims that workers in treatment plants must have protocols to prevent possible occupational transmission due to the aforementioned causes ( Amirian, 2020 ).…”

Section: Wastewater Treatment For Virus and Emerging Contaminants Removalmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Wastewater treatment can be performed by several methods including the use of chemical disinfectants (chlorine-based disinfectants, peroxyacetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, povidone-iodine), advanced oxidation processes, ultraviolet irradiation, coagulation-filtration, and membranes ( Table 3 ) which are used in the three disinfection steps, that include a combination of physical, chemical and biological processes, to avoid the spread of different pathogens ( Achak et al, 2021 ; Ji et al, 2021 ). These steps are a) primary grade: to separate organic and inorganic solids; not effective at all for SARS-CoV-2 because of its size, b) secondary grade: removes solids that are dissolved, dispersed, or suspended c) tertiary grade: improves the water quality featuring advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), filtrations and chlorination and with the combination of disinfection in an increased dosage could enhance the inactivation of COVID-19 in wastewater.…”

Section: Wastewater Treatment For Virus and Emerging Contaminants Removalmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These steps are a) primary grade: to separate organic and inorganic solids; not effective at all for SARS-CoV-2 because of its size, b) secondary grade: removes solids that are dissolved, dispersed, or suspended c) tertiary grade: improves the water quality featuring advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), filtrations and chlorination and with the combination of disinfection in an increased dosage could enhance the inactivation of COVID-19 in wastewater. ( Almeida et al, 2020 ; Ji et al, 2021 ; Nghiem et al, 2020 ; Patel et al, 2020 ; Venugopal et al, 2020 );.…”

Section: Wastewater Treatment For Virus and Emerging Contaminants Removalmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Emerging contaminants, SARS-COV-2 and wastewater treatment plants, new challenges to confront: A short review

Pacheco

Hilares

Andrade

et al. 2021

Bioresource Technology Reports

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The current pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has put public health at risk, being wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) a potential tool in the detection, prevention, and treatment of present and possible future outbreaks, since this virus enters wastewater through various sources such as feces, vomit, and sputum. Thus, advanced technologies such as advanced oxidation processes (AOP), membrane technology (MT) are identified through a systematic literature review as an alternative option for the destruction and removal of emerging contaminants (drugs and personal care products) released mainly by infected patients. The objectives of this review are to know the implications that the new COVID-19 outbreak is generating and will generate in water compartments, as well as the new challenges faced by wastewater treatment plants due to the change in a load of contaminants and the solutions proposed based on the aforementioned technologies to be applied to preserve public health and the environment.

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Section: Emerging Contaminants Produced By the Treatment And Fight Against Sars-cov-2mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Emerging Contaminants Produced By the Treatment And Fight Against Sars-cov-2mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Wastewater Treatment For Virus and Emerging Contaminants Removalmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Wastewater Treatment For Virus and Emerging Contaminants Removalmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Wastewater Treatment For Virus and Emerging Contaminants Removalmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Emerging contaminants, SARS-COV-2 and wastewater treatment plants, new challenges to confront: A short review

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Andrade

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COVID‐19 pandemic and socio‐environmental inequality: A narrative review

Kalankesh

Rezaei

Mohammadpour

et al. 2023

Health Science Reports

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Background and Aims The COVID‐19 pandemic has provided preliminary evidence of the existence of health, social, and environmental inequalities. This inequality encompasses inadequate access to safe water, clean air, and wastewater management, as well as limited socioeconomic and educational opportunities. These issues have not received sufficient attention during the pandemic. The purpose of this narrative review is to provide a comprehensive summary and analysis of the existing literature on a specific topic, ultimately leading to a conclusion based on the evidence presented. Methods The search methodology for this study involved conducting comprehensive searches of scientific databases, including PubMed, ScienceDirect, LILACS, and Google Scholar, from 2019 to 2023. The study focused on a specific theme and its relevant aspects related to global environmental health and society. Keywords such as COVID‐19, inequities, and environmental health were used for searching. Additionally, the Boolean operator “AND” was used to combine these descriptors. Results Unequal exposure to air pollution has been reported in Africa, as well as in large parts of Asia and Latin America, according to the data that has been obtained. The pandemic has also resulted in a surge in healthcare waste generation, exacerbating the environmental impact of solid waste. Furthermore, there is evidence indicating significant disparities in the severe lack of access to sanitation services between developing nations and low‐income regions. The issues related to water availability, accessibility, and quality are subject to debate. It has been reported that SARS‐CoV‐2 is present not only in untreated/raw water, but also in water bodies that act as reservoirs. Moreover, insufficient education, poverty, and low household income have been identified as the most significant risk factors for COVID‐19 infection and mortality. Conclusion It is evident that addressing socio‐environmental inequality and striving to narrow the gap by prioritizing vulnerable populations are imperative.

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Sustainable Soil Management Threats Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sambo

2022

International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy 2020/2021

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Water science under the global epidemic of COVID-19: Bibliometric tracking on COVID-19 publication and further research needs

Cited by 36 publications

References 90 publications

Emerging contaminants, SARS-COV-2 and wastewater treatment plants, new challenges to confront: A short review

Emerging contaminants, SARS-COV-2 and wastewater treatment plants, new challenges to confront: A short review

COVID‐19 pandemic and socio‐environmental inequality: A narrative review

Sustainable Soil Management Threats Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic

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