Pharmaceuticals in Aquatic Environments: Remediation Technologies and Future Challenges

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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.

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  • 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.

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Vinod Kumar Garg is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India.

Ashok Pandey is a Distinguished Scientist at the Centre for Innovation and Translational Research (CSIR)–Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, India, and Executive Director (Honorary) at the Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability–India.

Navish Kataria is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences, J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, Haryana, India.

Caterina Faggio is a Professor of Physiology in the Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Italy.

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