Phthalic acid esters (PAEs) or phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) are emerging organic
contaminants (EOCs) that may harm biota and human health. Humans can be exposed to …

Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are a unique group of emerging
environmental contaminants, due to their inherent ability to induce physiological effects in …

The presence of pharmaceuticals in ecosystems is a major health issue, calling for
advanced methods to clean wastewater before effluents reach rivers. Here, we review …

For centuries, wastewater has been improperly used in agriculture, presenting potential risks
to public health and the environment. In the context of scientific development, and …

Biodegradable plastics (BDPs) are considered a sustainable alternative to conventional
plastics (CPs) in agriculture. However, the potential impact of BDPs, particularly regarding …

The present work describes the first known study to date on the occurrence of
pharmaceuticals in surface water and wastewater of Cuernavaca, the capital of the state of …

Pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) are the one of sub-class under
emerging organic contaminants (EOCs). Ibuprofen is the world's third most consumable …

Pharmaceutical active compounds (PhACs) are environmentally ubiquitous around the
world, and the countries of Latin America (LATAM) are not the exception; however there is …

The reuse of treated wastewater, in particular for irrigation, is an increasingly common
practice, encouraged by governments and official entities worldwide. Irrigation with …

With the rapid economic development, a better living condition leads to longer life
expectancy, which increased the total population, in particular the elderly group. It may result …