Degradation of Aqueous Pharmaceuticals by Ozonation and Advanced Oxidation Processes: A Review

A vast number of pharmaceuticals have been detected in surface water and drinking water around the world, which indicates their ineffective removal from water and wastewater using conventional treatment technologies. Concerns have been raised over the potential adverse effects of pharmaceuticals on...

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Published in:Ozone: science & engineering 2006-12, Vol.28 (6), p.353-414
Main Authors: Ikehata, Keisuke, Jodeiri Naghashkar, Naeimeh, Gamal El-Din, Mohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advanced Oxidation Processes
Antibiotic
Anticonvulsants
Antipyretic
Applied sciences
Beta-blocker
Blood Lipid Regulator
Continental surface waters
Cytostatic Drug
Drinking water and swimming-pool water. Desalination
Estrogens
Exact sciences and technology
General purification processes
Natural water pollution
Ozone
Pollution
Wastewaters
Water treatment and pollution
X-Ray Contrast Media
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Summary:A vast number of pharmaceuticals have been detected in surface water and drinking water around the world, which indicates their ineffective removal from water and wastewater using conventional treatment technologies. Concerns have been raised over the potential adverse effects of pharmaceuticals on public health and aquatic environment. Among the different treatment options, ozonation and advanced oxidation processes are likely promising for efficient degradation of pharmaceuticals in water and wastewater. Recent progress of advanced oxidation of aqueous pharmaceuticals is reviewed in this paper. The pharmaceuticals and non-therapeutic medical agent of interest include antibiotics, anticonvulsants, antipyretics, beta-blockers, cytostatic drugs, H 2 antagonists, estrogenic hormone and contraceptives, blood lipid regulators, and X-ray contrast media.
ISSN:0191-9512
1547-6545
DOI:10.1080/01919510600985937