Environmental impact of phthalic acid esters and their removal from water and sediments by different technologies – A review

This article describes the most recent methods developed to remove phthalic acid esters (PAEs) from water, wastewater, sludge, and soil. In general, PAEs are considered to be endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), whose effects may not appear until long after exposure. There are numerous methods for...

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Published in:Journal of environmental management 2012-10, Vol.109, p.164-178
Main Authors: Abdel daiem, Mahmoud M., Rivera-Utrilla, José, Ocampo-Pérez, Raúl, Méndez-Díaz, José D., Sánchez-Polo, Manuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Applied ecology
Applied sciences
Aqueous solutions
Biological and medical sciences
chemical treatment
Chemicals
Conservation, protection and management of environment and wildlife
Drinking Water - chemistry
Endocrine disrupting chemicals
Endocrine Disruptors - chemistry
Endocrine system
environmental impact
Environmental impact studies
Environmental management
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General aspects
Human exposure
human health
Oxidation
PAEs in the environment
PAEs removal
phthalates
Phthalic acid esters
Phthalic Acids - chemistry
Pollution
Public health
Review
Sediments
Sludge
soil
soil treatment
Waste Disposal, Fluid
wastewater
Water management
Water pollutants
Water treatment
Water treatment and pollution
Water treatments
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Summary:This article describes the most recent methods developed to remove phthalic acid esters (PAEs) from water, wastewater, sludge, and soil. In general, PAEs are considered to be endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), whose effects may not appear until long after exposure. There are numerous methods for removing PAEs from the environment, including physical, chemical and biological treatments, advanced oxidation processes and combinations of these techniques. This review largely focuses on the treatment of PAEs in aqueous solutions but also reports on their treatment in soil and sludge, as well as their effects on human health and the environment. ► The properties of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) were described. ► The persistence of PAEs in the environment was evaluated. ► The most recent methods to remove PAEs from water and sediments were analyzed. ► The selection of the appropriate removal treatment depends on the type of PAEs.
ISSN:0301-4797
1095-8630
DOI:10.1016/j.jenvman.2012.05.014