Summary
This review examines the state of knowledge on adsorption-based environmental remediation of norfloxacin contamination in water systems. The authors synthesise current advances in adsorbent materials and removal technologies, assess their effectiveness, and identify future research priorities. The work contributes to understanding pharmaceutical residue mitigation strategies relevant to agricultural and industrial water quality.
UK applicability
Given increasing detection of antibiotic residues in UK water systems from agricultural and healthcare sources, this review's synthesis of removal technologies may inform water treatment policy and practice. However, applicability depends on the economic and logistical feasibility of scaling these adsorption methods within existing UK water infrastructure.
Key measures
Adsorption capacity, removal efficiency, kinetics and isotherms of various adsorbent materials for norfloxacin; comparative performance of different remediation approaches
Outcomes reported
The study reviews current advances, status and prospects in using adsorption methods to remove norfloxacin (a fluoroquinolone antibiotic) from aqueous environments. It synthesises evidence on adsorbent materials, mechanisms and efficacy of removal techniques.
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