Photodegradation of Pharmaceuticals in Water Using Advanced Oxidation Processes

Authors

  • Riley Jones
  • Morgan Moore
  • Jordan Turner

Keywords:

photodegradation, pharmaceuticals, water, oxidation, processes

Abstract

This study investigates the photodegradation of pharmaceutical compounds in aqueous environments using advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). We analyze the effectiveness of various AOPs, including UV/H2O2 and TiO2/UV systems, in breaking down complex pharmaceutical substances into less harmful byproducts. The findings highlight the potential of AOPs to significantly improve water treatment methods by targeting persistent pollutants. Additionally, the research addresses the operational challenges and environmental impacts associated with the deployment of these processes in real-world scenarios, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable water purification technologies.

Author Biographies

Riley Jones

Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering
Politecnico di Milano
Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 32, 20133 Milano MI, Italy

Morgan Moore

Ph.D. in Chemistry
McGill University
845 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0G4, Canada

Jordan Turner

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
Odessa National Polytechnic University
Shevchenko Ave, 1, Odesa, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine, 65044

References

Rizak G.V. Search for biologically active substances using the example of 2.4-dioxo- and 4-imino-2-oxo-3-phenyl-5-R-6-R`-thieno[2.3-d]pyrimidines, prospects for their usein pharmacy and medicine / G.V. Rizak // Azərbaycan Əczaçılıq və Farmakoterapiya Jurnalı = Azerbaijan Pharmaceutic al & Pharmacotherapy Journal. – 2023. – 23 (1). – P. 29-46.

Published

2025-10-14

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