Essays about: "contaminants of emerging concern"

Found 3 essays containing the words contaminants of emerging concern.

1. 1. Investigating the Adsorption of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances on Amine-functionalized Mesoporous Carbons

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : MOJISOLA SALISU; [2023]
   Keywords : Mesoporous carbon; PFOA; PFOS; PFAS; Rose Bengal; Adsorption;

   Abstract : Water pollution is a profound ecological concern, exerting detrimental effects on human well-being, ecological systems, and animal life. Among the emerging contaminants that critically influence water quality and have garnered substantial scientific interest in recent times are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). READ MORE

3. 2. Effect of Ibuprofen on the growth of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Mario Flos Berga; [2022]
   Keywords : P. subcapitata; toxicity test; contaminants of emerging concern; Ibuprofen;

   Abstract : Pharmaceuticals are an important class of pollutants in aquatic ecosystems. Detected concentration are typically in the range 1 ng/L – 1 μg/L. Traditional wastewater treatment does not provide a complete removal of these contaminants; hence, they may have a negative impact on the environment. READ MORE

4. 3. 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