Emerging contaminants of high concern and their enzyme-assisted biodegradation – A review
Huaiyin Institute of Technology · Shanghai Jiao Tong University · +1 more institution
Abstract
The widespread occurrence and adverse environmental and health-related impacts of various types of emerging contaminants (ECs) have become an issue of high concern. With ever increasing scientific knowledge, socio-economic awareness, health-related problems and ecological apprehensions, people are more concerned about the widespread ECs, around the globe. Among ECs, biologically active compounds from pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, biomedical, personal care products (PPCPs), endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), and flame-retardants are of paramount concern. The presence and persistence of ECs in water bodies are of continued and burning interest, worldwide. Various types of ECs are being discharged…
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- 16.61
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- 100%
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- 182
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5Topics & keywords
- Context (archaeology)
- Laccase
- Environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- Environmental chemistry
- Biochemical engineering
- Chemistry
- Environmental science
- Contamination
- Clean water and sanitation