Crc Press Pharmaceuticals In Aquatic Environments Remediation Technologies And Future Challenges 09781032557632

CRC Press

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. FEATURES 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. | Pharmaceuticals in Aquatic Environments Remediation Technologies and Future Challenges