Iodinated contrast media (ICM) are drugs which are used in medical examinations for organ
imaging purposes. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have shown incapability to …

In the current decade, Non-Point Source (NPS) pollution has become a critical global
problem in both developing and developed countries. As a result of diverse human activities …

Nature-based solutions (NBS) can protect, manage and restore natural or modified
ecosystems. They are a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to address societal …

Ibuprofen (IBU) is one of the most widely used and frequently detected human
pharmaceuticals in aquatic environment. However, the toxicity of IBU on diatom and its fate …

This study explores ibuprofen (IBP) uptake and transformation in the wetland plant species
Phragmites australis and the underlying mechanisms. We grew P. australis in perlite under …

Chiral pharmaceuticals (CPs), including non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), β-
blockers and some herbicide and pesticides, are widely used in aquaculture, clinical …

Post-industrial era has witnessed significant advancements at unprecedented rates in the
field of medicine and cosmetics, which has led to affluent use of pharmaceuticals and …

Pharmaceutical compounds have been introduced into aquatic ecosystems by diverse
sources and routes, which could lead to potential negative consequences for the …

Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) ubiquitously occur in the
environment, resulting in detrimental effects on human health and other organisms. With the …

Environmental pollution caused by organic pollutants, radionuclides, and potentially toxic
elements (PTEs) affects the quality of the biosphere (water, air, and soil). Rapid industrial …