Novel magnetic Fe3O4@rGO@ZnO onion-like microspheres decorated with Ag nanoparticles for the efficient photocatalytic oxidation of metformin: toxicity evaluation and insights into the mechanisms

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (20) ◽  
pp. 5819-5837
Author(s):  
Amir Hossein Cheshme Khavar ◽  
Gholamreza Moussavi ◽  
Alireza Mahjoub ◽  
Kamyaer Yaghmaeian ◽  
Varsha Srivastava ◽  
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Emerging water contaminants, including pharmaceutical and personal care products, have become a major concern in water pollution, and several efforts have been made for the efficient removal of these contaminants.

Author(s):  
Julie A. Becker ◽  
Alexandros I. Stefanakis

With the advent of better detection, more micro-contaminants are being found in water. Many of these micro-contaminants come from medical therapies and personal care products. These chemicals are comprised of a wide-range of substances including pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, veterinary drugs, fragrances, hair care products, body lotions, oral care, and cosmetics. Many of these products enhance our quality of life and in some cases, provide life-saving therapies. But, they come with an environmental cost. Scientific research has found sub-therapeutic levels of many of these chemicals in our waterways and in our finished drinking water, causing concern about the potential environmental and public health impacts associated with very low, chronic exposure. As tailored therapies and personal care products are developed, it is crucial to consider how to control emerging contaminants from medical therapies and personal care products. Specific actions and policies can be implemented now by adopting upstream approaches to prevent waste and decrease environmental exposures.


2017 ◽  
pp. 1457-1475
Author(s):  
Julie A. Becker ◽  
Alexandros I. Stefanakis

With the advent of better detection, more micro-contaminants are being found in water. Many of these micro-contaminants come from medical therapies and personal care products. These chemicals are comprised of a wide-range of substances including pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, veterinary drugs, fragrances, hair care products, body lotions, oral care, and cosmetics. Many of these products enhance our quality of life and in some cases, provide life-saving therapies. But, they come with an environmental cost. Scientific research has found sub-therapeutic levels of many of these chemicals in our waterways and in our finished drinking water, causing concern about the potential environmental and public health impacts associated with very low, chronic exposure. As tailored therapies and personal care products are developed, it is crucial to consider how to control emerging contaminants from medical therapies and personal care products. Specific actions and policies can be implemented now by adopting upstream approaches to prevent waste and decrease environmental exposures.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (10) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
D. Muthukrishnaveni D. Muthukrishnaveni ◽  
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Dr. D. Muruganandam Dr. D. Muruganandam

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