Pharmaceuticals in Aquatic Environments Remediation Technologies and Future Challenges PDF

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.

Authors: Vinod Kumar Garg, Ashok Pandey, Navish Kataria, Caterina Faggio