Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are present as both intracellular and extracellular
fractions of DNA in the environment. Due to the poor yield of extracellular DNA in …

The membrane separation process is sometimes limited in terms of performance; therefore,
coupling it with other methods, such as adsorption, can exert a synergistic effect, overcome …

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) have emerged in
aquatic environments through the discharge of large amounts of antibiotics into wastewater …

Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are emerging contaminants, which have been frequently
detected in different aquatic environments, posing potential risk to public health and …

Emerging pollutants (EPs) refer to a group of non-regulated chemical or biological
substances that have been recently introduced or detected in the environment. These …

The spread of microbial antibiotic resistance has seriously threatened public health globally.
Non-antibiotic stressors have significantly contributed to the evolution of bacterial antibiotic …

Synthetic antibiotics have been known for years to combat bacterial antibiotics. But their
overuse and resistance have become a concern recently. The antibiotics reach the …

Organic and microbial contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), even though not yet
regulated, are of great concern in reclaimed water reuse projects. Due to the large number …

Globally, animal production has developed rapidly as a consequence of the ongoing
population growth, to support food security. This has consequently led to an extensive use of …

Hollow fiber nanofiltration (NF) membranes have gained increased attention in recent years,
partly driven by the availability of alternatives to polyamide-based dense separation layers …