20.500.12556/RUL-156190 Selected micropollutant removal from municipal wastewater Micropollutants belong to various groups of chemicals. One of the most diverse and large group of them are pharmaceuticals. The presence of pharmaceutical residues in wastewater poses a significant challenge to water quality and environmental health. This paper provides an overview of recent advancements in the removal of pharmaceuticals from water, focusing on various treatment processes and their effectiveness in eliminating micropollutants. Through a review of the literature, including studies on ozonation, UV irradiation, sulfate radical-based technologies, and photocatalytic processes, insights into degradation mechanisms and optimal conditions for their removal are synthesized. Additionally, with new legislation mandating the monitoring of selected micropollutants and the implementation of quaternary treatment in wastewater treatment plants, the paper discusses prospects for future research and recommendations for effective pharmaceutical removal. Key actions include conducting comprehensive laboratory and pilot trials, implementing quaternary treatment of wastewater, continuously monitoring water quality, investing in research and development, and promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing among stakeholders. By embracing these strategies, we can work towards safeguarding water resources and protecting public health from the adverse effects of pharmaceutical contamination. micropollutants municipal wastewater pharmaceuticals quaternary treatment removal of pollutants mikroonesnaževala komunalne odpadne vode farmacevtske učinkovine kvartarno čiščenje odstranjevanje onesnaževal true false true Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik Članek v reviji 2024-05-13 12:29:15 2024-05-13 12:29:16 2024-05-14 03:49:32 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2024 0 0 31 str. iss. 5, art. 888 Vol. 12 May 2024 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2024-05-01 628.31 2227-9717 194709251 RAZ_Derco_Jan_2024.pdf RAZ_Derco_Jan_2024.pdf 1 9D215EB5213C41E717DEC877BCE30374 e51ab00cc56100f14b41078f709f910bcb678a1f07d66a9d95ae0f618a1a9c3f ff1a6768-1113-11ef-adc7-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=183504 https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/12/5/888 1 a6e035b2-1113-11ef-adc7-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=183503 Fakulteta za kemijo in kemijsko tehnologijo 0 0 0