Origin, types, and contribution of emerging pollutants to environmental degradation and their remediation by physical and chemical techniques

The growing presence of emerging pollutants (EPs) in aquatic environments, as well as their harmful impacts on the biosphere and humans, has become a global concern. Recent developments and advancements in pharmaceuticals, agricultural practices, industrial activities, and human personal care substa...

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Published in:	Environmental research Vol. 257; p. 119369
Main Authors:	Santhappan, Joseph Sekhar, Kalaiselvan, Narasimman, Assis, Shan M., Amjith, L.R., Glivin, Godwin, Mathimani, Thangavel
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier Inc 15-09-2024
Subjects:	Chemical methods Emerging pollutants Environmental pollution Personal care products Photocatalysis Physical methods Personal care products Chemical methods Physical methods Environmental pollution Photocatalysis Emerging pollutants
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Summary:	The growing presence of emerging pollutants (EPs) in aquatic environments, as well as their harmful impacts on the biosphere and humans, has become a global concern. Recent developments and advancements in pharmaceuticals, agricultural practices, industrial activities, and human personal care substances have paved the way for drastic changes in EP concentrations and impacts on the ecosystem. As a result, it is critical to mitigate EP's harmful effects before they jeopardize the ecological equilibrium of the overall ecosystem and the sustainable existence of life on Earth. This review comprehensively documented the types, origins, and remediation strategies of EPs, and underscored the significance of this study in the current context. We briefly stated the major classification of EPs based on their organic and inorganic nature. Furthermore, this review systematically evaluates the occurrence of EPs due to the fast-changing ecological scenarios and their impact on human health. Recent studies have critically discussed the emerging physical and chemical processes for EP removal, highlighting the limitations of conventional remediation technologies. We reviewed and presented the challenges associated with EP remediation and degradation using several methods, including physical and chemical methods, with the application of recent technologies. The EP types and various methods discussed in this review help the researchers understand the nature of present-day EPs and utilize an efficient method of choice for EP removal and management in the future for sustainable life and development activities on the planet.
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ISSN:	0013-9351 1096-0953 1096-0953
DOI:	10.1016/j.envres.2024.119369