This book covers pharmaceutical residue dispersion in the aquatic environment and its toxic effect on living organisms. It discusses conventional and advanced remediation technologies such as the use of biomaterials for the sequestration of contaminants, nanotechnology, and phytoremediation. The book includes topics such as the removal of pharmaceutical and personal care product residues from water bodies, green chemistry, and legal regimens for pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment. It also covers the application of modified biochar in pharmaceutical removal.

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Explores the management of the environment through green chemistry
Describes phytoremediation technology for decontamination of pharmaceutical-laden water and wastewater
Covers the detection methods and quantification of pharmaceutical residues in various contaminated sources
Discusses ecotoxicological aspects and risk assessment of pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment
Reviews degradation and treatment technologies including nanotechnology, biomaterials, and biochar

This book is meant for pharmaceutical, toxicology, and environmental science industry experts and researchers.

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Yes, you can access Pharmaceuticals in Aquatic Environments by Vinod Kumar Garg, Ashok Pandey, Navish Kataria, Caterina Faggio, Vinod Kumar Garg,Ashok Pandey,Navish Kataria,Caterina Faggio in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Pharmacology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Cover
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Preface
Chapter 1 Pharmaceutical Contamination in Water and Wastewater: Remediation Technology and Future Challenges
Chapter 2 Conventional Methods Used for the Remediation of Pharmaceutical-Contaminated Water and Wastewater Systems
Chapter 3 Biomaterials and Eco-Friendly Materials for the Sequestration of Pharmaceuticals from Contaminated Water
Chapter 4 Biological Wastewater Treatment Systems for the Biodegradation and Detoxification of Pharmaceuticals
Chapter 5 Application and Role of Nanotechnology in the Degradation of Pharmaceutical Chemicals from the Aquatic System
Chapter 6 Phytoremediation Technology for the Decontamination of Pharmaceutical-Laden Water and Wastewater
Chapter 7 Removal of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Product (PPCP) Contaminants in the Aquatic Environment Using a Functionalized Metal-Organic Framework
Chapter 8 Pristine and Modified Biochar for Pharmaceuticals Removal from Aquatic Systems
Chapter 9 Photocatalytic Technologies in the Removal of Pharmaceuticals from Aquatic Systems
Chapter 10 Future and Research Opportunity in Pharmaceutical Development and Quality Measures
Chapter 11 Life Cycle Assessment of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in the Environment
Chapter 12 Legal Regime on Pharmaceuticals in the Aquatic Environment in India
Chapter 13 Role of Green Solvents in Pharmaceutical Production
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