Pharmaceuticals in Aquatic Environments

ebook Remediation Technologies and Future Challenges · Sustainable Industrial and Environmental Bioprocesses

By Vinod Kumar Garg

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This book covers pharmaceutical residue dispersion in the aquatic environment and its toxic effect on living organisms. It discusses conventional and advanced remediation technologies such as the use of biomaterials for the sequestration of contaminants, nanotechnology, and phytoremediation. The book includes topics such as the removal of pharmaceutical and personal care product residues from water bodies, green chemistry, and legal regimens for pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment. It also covers the application of modified biochar in pharmaceutical removal.

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  • Explores the management of the environment through green chemistry
  • Describes phytoremediation technology for decontamination of pharmaceutical-laden water and wastewater
  • Covers the detection methods and quantification of pharmaceutical residues in various contaminated sources
  • Discusses ecotoxicological aspects and risk assessment of pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment
  • Reviews degradation and treatment technologies including nanotechnology, biomaterials, and biochar
  • This book is meant for pharmaceutical, toxicology, and environmental science industry experts and researchers.

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