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(Reference retrieved automatically from SciELO through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Occurrence and degradation of quinolones by advanced oxidation processes

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Author(s):
Caio Rodrigues-Silva [1] ; Milena G. Maniero [2] ; Marcela S. Peres ; José Roberto Guimarães [4]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Engenharia Civil, Arquitetura e Urbanismo. Departamento de Saneamento e Ambiente - Brasil
[2] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Engenharia Civil, Arquitetura e Urbanismo. Departamento de Saneamento e Ambiente - Brasil
[4] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Engenharia Civil, Arquitetura e Urbanismo. Departamento de Saneamento e Ambiente - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: Química Nova; v. 37, n. 5, p. 868-885, 2014-06-00.
Abstract

In this review, the presence of quinolones in the environment, their risks and the available processes for water decontamination were addressed. Their occurrence in surface waters and also in soil raises concerns about the risk of the development of resistant bacteria and other potential chronic effects. AOPs (UV/H2O2, Fenton, photo-Fenton, and UV/TiO2) and ozonation proved effective for degrading these emerging contaminants due to hydroxyl radical formation, surpassing the efficacy of conventional methods. In addition, the main degradation mechanisms of these drugs as well as data on residual biological activity were analyzed. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/07817-2 - Degradation of sulfonamides and tetraciclines by UV/H2O2 and O3: evaluation of antimicrobial activity and toxicity
Grantee:Milena Guedes Maniero Ferreira
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 08/06470-0 - DEGRADATION OF VETERINARY DRUGS
Grantee:José Roberto Guimarães
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants