Description
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.
Table of Contents
1. Pharmaceutical Contamination in Water and Wastewater: Remediation Technology and Future Challenges. 2. Conventional Methods Used for the Remediation of Pharmaceutical-Contaminated Water and Wastewater Systems. 3. Biomaterials and Eco-Friendly Materials for the Sequestration of Pharmaceuticals from Contaminated Water. 4. Biological Wastewater Treatment Systems for the Biodegradation and Detoxification of Pharmaceuticals. 5. Application and Role of Nanotechnology in the Degradation of Pharmaceutical Chemicals from the Aquatic System. 6. Phytoremediation Technology for the Decontamination of Pharmaceutical-Laden Water and Wastewater. 7. Removal of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Product (PPCP) Contaminants in the Aquatic Environment Using a Functionalized Metal-Organic Framework. 8. Pristine and Modified Biochar for Pharmaceuticals Removal from Aquatic Systems. 9. Photocatalytic Technologies in the Removal of Pharmaceuticals from Aquatic Systems. 10. Future and Research Opportunity in Pharmaceutical Development and Quality Measures. 11. Life Cycle Assessment of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in the Environment. 12. Legal Regime on Pharmaceuticals in the Aquatic Environment in India. 13. Role of Green Solvents in Pharmaceutical Production.
