Essays about: "Diclofenac"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 23 essays containing the word Diclofenac.

  1. 16. Evaluation of a bark adsobent for removal of pharmaceuticals from wastewater

    University essay from

    Author : Johanna Krona; [2017]
    Keywords : wastewater treatment; pharmaceuticals; activated carbon; bark; adsorption; avloppsvattenrening; läkemedel; aktivt kol; bark; adsorption;

    Abstract : During and after medical treatment, pharmaceutical compounds as well as their metabolites and conjugates are excreted from the users through urine and feces. The pharmaceuticals end up in wastewater treatment plants, which are not designed to deal with this kind of organic micro-pollutant. READ MORE

  3. 17. Fate of four pharmaceuticals in aquatic ecosystems : Investigating the role of UV- light and animal assimilation as dissipation factors

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Niklas Ekelund Nord; [2015]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment are of concern due to its possible negative consequences for non-target species. Pharmaceuticals can be found in many parts of the environment and especially in the effluent from sewage treatment plants where pharmaceuticals can be found in significant quantities. READ MORE

  4. 18. From source to tap : a case study of organic contaminants in raw and drinking water in the region of Uppsala, Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Philipp Klöckner; [2015]
    Keywords : drinking water; water quality; raw water; water contamination; from source to tap; water treatment; persistent pollutants; pharmaceuticals; pesticides; surface water; screening; Sweden; Lake Ekoln; Lake Mälaren; SPE; LC-MS; PPCP;

    Abstract : In this study, water samples from the surroundings of Uppsala were examined for residues of pesticides, pharmaceuticals and other contaminants characteristic for human fecal contamination. The aim was to perform a screening of water samples to investigate the level of pollution with the mentioned compound groups. READ MORE

  5. 19. The investigation of the biotransformation products formed by Cunninghamella elegans for different classes of drugs by the use of UPLC Q-TOF MS

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för analytisk farmaceutisk kemi

    Author : Hanna Thorén; [2015]
    Keywords : UPLC Q-TOF MS; Glucosides; Glucuronides; TEMPO reaction; Cunninghamella elegans;

    Abstract : The fungus Cunninghamella elegans has in many studies shown to have abiotransformation similar to the metabolism of mammals. If the biotransformation isgeneral, it enables the production of metabolites by the fungus and the use asreference material. The purpose of the project were to examine whether themetabolic process of C. READ MORE

  6. 20. Modelling the emerging pollutant di-clofenac with the GREAT-ER model: application to the Llobregat River Basin.

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Joana Aldekoa; [2013]
    Keywords : Diclofenac; Llobregat; Predicted concentrations; GREAT-ER; Emerging Contaminants degradation;

    Abstract : Water from the Llobregat is used to supply a significant part of the city of Barcelona. At the same time, 60 wastewater treatment plants discharge into this basin. Two field campaigns conducted in the Llobregat Catchment detected more than 80 pharmaceu-ticals in the water. READ MORE