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Emerging pollutants (EPs), including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and antibiotic resistance genes, pose risks to health and ecosystems. This review highlights 2019 research on EPs treatment technologies for water.

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  • Water Treatment Technologies
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Background:

  • Emerging pollutants (EPs) are contaminants gaining attention due to environmental presence and potential health/ecological risks.
  • Key EPs include pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs), endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs).
  • Detection of EPs in water sources presents significant challenges for conventional water treatment methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize recent advancements in emerging pollutant treatment technologies.
  • To provide an overview of research published in 2019 concerning the removal of EPs from water.
  • To identify current trends and future directions in the field of EPs remediation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific publications from 2019 focused on EPs treatment.
  • Categorization of treatment methods based on pollutant type and removal efficiency.
  • Analysis of research findings to identify effective and emerging treatment strategies.

Main Results:

  • Significant research efforts in 2019 focused on developing novel and efficient methods for EPs removal.
  • Various treatment technologies, including advanced oxidation processes and membrane filtration, showed promise.
  • Challenges remain in achieving complete removal and addressing the diverse range of EPs.

Conclusions:

  • The treatment of emerging pollutants is a critical and evolving area of research.
  • Continued innovation in water treatment technologies is necessary to mitigate the risks posed by EPs.
  • Understanding treatment trends is crucial for safeguarding water resources and public health.