Room 001, Boyd Science Center
Removal of Pharmaceuticals from Water
Pharmaceutical products are being found in surface and ground waters around the world. While the consequences to human health are unknown, it is suspected that these contaminants adversely alter aquatic ecosystems. Once in the surface or ground water, the pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PCPP) contaminants can potentially biodegrade, react with other contaminants, hydrolyze or sorb to soil organic matter. However, the fate of most PCPPs in the environment is still unknown due to lack of long-term investigations. Various approaches and their advantages and limitations to control and remove these compounds from water will be discussed. Presented by: Anil Waghe, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Plymouth State University
The Environmental Science Colloquium is presented by the Center for the Environment. More information about this presentation, and others, please visit the Center’s web site.
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