Enhanced catalytic performance of lipase on di-n-butyl and diethylhexyl phthalates: insights into substrate specificity and immobilization strategy.

Di-n-butyl (DnBP) and Diethylhexyl Phthalates (DEHP), known as potential endocrine disruptors, are priority pollutants categorized by many regulatory agencies. Enzymatic degradation is a green and efficient approach to remove PEs in the environment. In this study, the DnBP and DEHP degradation performance of lipase (palatase) in free and immobilized forms on Halloysite nanoclays (HNCs) in an aqueous system was investigated.

Three-Dimensional Electrosorption for Pharmaceutical Wastewater Management and Sustainable Biochar Regeneration.

The adsorption capacity of a biochar (BC) obtained from pine wood residues was evaluated for its ability to remove two pharmaceuticals: fluoxetine (FLX) and sulfamethizole (SMZ). The material showed promising results in FLX removal, but a limited capacity in the case of SMZ. In order to improve these results, BC surface modifications were made by doping with nitrogen, as well as using acid, basic and electrochemical treatments.

Biosensor Technologies for Water Quality: Detection of Emerging Contaminants and Pathogens.

This review explores the development, technological foundations, and applications of biosensor technologies across various fields, such as medicine for disease diagnosis and monitoring, and the food industry. However, the primary focus is on their use in detecting contaminants and pathogens, as well as in environmental monitoring for water quality assessment. The review classifies different types of biosensors based on their bioreceptor and transducer, highlighting how they are specifically designed for the detection of emerging contaminants (ECs) and pathogens in water.

Voltammetric methodology for the quality control and monitoring of sulfamethoxazole removal from water.

Sulfamethoxazole is an antibiotic that is among the drugs most frequently found in waters around the world because of its habitual consumption and its high chemical stability that prevents it from being eliminated from the environment. In this study, an electroanalytical methodology based on differential pulse voltammetry is developed for the analysis of sulfamethoxazole at trace levels in water. After the optimization of the instrumental parameters a linear range from 6.

Novel Applications in Controlled Drug Delivery Systems by Integrating Osmotic Pumps and Magnetic Nanoparticles.

The alarming rise in chronic diseases worldwide highlights the urgent need to overcome the limitations of conventional drug delivery systems. In this context, osmotic pumps are able to release drugs by differential osmotic pressure, achieving a controlled rate independent of physiological factors and reducing the dosing frequency. As osmotic pumps are based on the phenomenon of osmosis, the choice of high osmolality draw solutions (DSs) is a critical factor in the successful delivery of the target drug.