Pharmaceutical Removal with Photocatalytically Active Nanocomposite Membranes
The advancement of pharmaceutical science has resulted in the development of numerous tailor-made compounds, i.e., pharmaceuticals, tuned for specific drug targets. These compounds are often characterized by their low biodegradability and are commonly excreted to a certain extent unchanged from the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Membranes |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/14/11/239 |
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| Summary: | The advancement of pharmaceutical science has resulted in the development of numerous tailor-made compounds, i.e., pharmaceuticals, tuned for specific drug targets. These compounds are often characterized by their low biodegradability and are commonly excreted to a certain extent unchanged from the human body. Due to their low biodegradability, these compounds represent a significant challenge to wastewater treatment plants. Often, these compounds end up in effluents in the environment. With the advancement of membrane technologies and advanced oxidation processes, photocatalysis in particular, a synergistic approach between the two was recognized and embraced. These hybrid advanced water treatment processes are the focus of this review, specifically the removal of pharmaceuticals from water using a combination of a photocatalyst and pressure membrane process, such as reverse osmosis or nanofiltration employing photocatalytic nanocomposite membranes. |
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| ISSN: | 2077-0375 |