Recent Advances in ZnO-Based Nanostructures for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Hazardous, Non-Biodegradable Medicines

Antibiotics are pervasive contaminants in aqueous systems that pose an environmental threat to aquatic life and humans. Typically, antibiotics are developed to counteract bacterial infections; however, their prolonged and excessive use has provoked unintended consequences. The presence of excessive...

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Published in:Crystals (Basel) 2023-02, Vol.13 (2), p.329
Main Authors: Mohamed, K. M, Benitto, J. John, Vijaya, J. Judith, Bououdina, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adsorption
Alternative energy
Anti-inflammatory agents
Antibiotics
Antidepressants
Biodegradability
Biodegradation
Birth control
Chemical properties
Chemical reactions
Chemical research
Contaminants
Contraceptives
Decomposition (Chemistry)
Drug resistance
Drugs
Environmental aspects
Groundwater
Hazardous wastes
Industrial wastes
Light
mechanisms
Metals
Nanomaterials
Nanoparticles
Nanostructure
Photocatalysis
Photodegradation
Pollutants
Purification
Semiconductors
Sewage
Wastewater treatment
Zinc oxide
ZnO-based nanoparticles
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Summary:Antibiotics are pervasive contaminants in aqueous systems that pose an environmental threat to aquatic life and humans. Typically, antibiotics are developed to counteract bacterial infections; however, their prolonged and excessive use has provoked unintended consequences. The presence of excessive amounts of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory, anti-depressive, and contraceptive drugs in hospital and industrial wastewater poses a significant threat to the ecosystem, with groundwater containing drug concentrations of
ISSN:2073-4352
2073-4352
DOI:10.3390/cryst13020329