Water contamination by emerging contaminants is increasing in the context of rising
urbanization, industrialization, and agriculture production. Emerging contaminants refers to …

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 …

Diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug has turned into a contaminant of emerging
concern; hence, it was included in the previous Watch List of the EU Water Framework …

The increased usage of antibiotics over the recent years has been of great concern all over
the world. It is estimated that about 100,000 tons to 200,000 tons of antibiotics are being …

Exploring the contamination profile of multi-class emerging contaminants (ECs) in
wastewater is highly desirable. To this end, the occurrence, removal, mass loading and risks …

The presence of antibiotics and their metabolites in the aquatic environment exerts a
negative impact on all organisms. Moreover, the easy migration of these substances to …

Coastal areas have been increasingly affected by human activities, marine pollution and
climate change are among the most important pressures affecting these environments …

Potential risks associated with releases of human pharmaceuticals into the environment
have become an increasingly important issue in environmental health. This concern has …

There is a lack of data on the occurrence of pharmaceuticals in estuaries worldwide, with
little understanding of their temporal and spatial variations globally. Ibuprofen, paracetamol …

Surface waters are becoming increasingly contaminated by pharmaceutically active
compounds (PhACs), which is a potential risk factor for drinking water quality owing to …