The presence of emerging contaminants in the environment, such as pharmaceuticals, is a
growing global concern. The excessive use of medication globally, together with the …

The worldwide development of agriculture and industry has resulted in contamination of
water bodies by pharmaceuticals, pesticides and other xenobiotics. Even at trace levels of …

This paper provides a review of the types of emerging organic groundwater contaminants
(EGCs) which are beginning to be found in the UK. EGCs are compounds being found in …

Pharmaceuticals are biologically active and persistent substances which have been
recognized as a continuing threat to environmental stability. Chronic ecotoxicity data as well …

Low levels of pharmaceuticals are detected in surface, ground, and drinking water
worldwide. Usage and incorrect disposal have been considered the major environmental …

Among all emerging substances in water, pharmaceutical products (PPs) and residues are a
lot of concern. These last two years, the number of studies has increased drastically …

Anticancer drugs are a group of therapeutic agents used to enhance cell death in targeted
cell types of neoplasia. Because of frequent use and eventual discharge, they have been …

Pharmaceuticals are chemicals that are used because of their biological activity. They are
often excreted unchanged and can reach the environment. Throughout developed countries …

Though several in-situ treatment methods exist to remediate polluted sites, selecting an
appropriate site-specific remediation technology is challenging and is critical for successful …

This study considers the implications and research needs arising from anticancer (also
referred to as antineoplastic) drugs being released into the aquatic environment, for the …