Tetracyclines contamination in European aquatic environments: A comprehensive review of occurrence, fate, and removal techniques

Joanna Antos; Marianna Piosik; Dobrochna Ginter-Kramarczyk; Joanna Zembrzuska; Izabela Kruszelnicka

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141519

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Tetracyclines contamination in European aquatic environments: A comprehensive review of occurrence, fate, and removal techniques

Authors

Joanna Antos (WIŚiE) ^{[ 1 ][ 2.10 ][ SzD ]}
Marianna Piosik (WIŚiE) ^{[ 2 ][ 2.10 ][ P ]}
Dobrochna Ginter-Kramarczyk (WIŚiE) ^{[ 2 ][ 2.10 ][ P ]}
Joanna Zembrzuska (WTCH) ^{[ 3 ][ 7.6 ][ P ]}
Izabela Kruszelnicka (WIŚiE) ^{[ 2 ][ 2.10 ][ P ]}

^{[ 1 ]} Wydział Inżynierii Środowiska i Energetyki, Politechnika Poznańska | ^{[ 2 ]} Instytut Inżynierii Środowiska i Instalacji Budowlanych, Wydział Inżynierii Środowiska i Energetyki, Politechnika Poznańska | ^{[ 3 ]} Instytut Chemii i Elektrochemii Technicznej, Wydział Technologii Chemicznej, Politechnika Poznańska | ^{[ SzD ]} doctoral school student | ^{[ P ]} employee

Scientific discipline (Law 2.0)

[2.10] Environmental engineering, mining and energy
[7.6] Chemical sciences

Year of publication

2024

Published in

Chemosphere

Journal year: 2024 | Journal volume: vol. 353

Article type

scientific article

Publication language

english

Keywords

EN

Antibiotics
Tetracyclines
Surface water
Wastewater effluent
Groundwater
Europe

Abstract

EN Tetracyclines are among the most commonly used antibiotics for the treatment of bacterial infections and the improvement of agricultural growth and feed efficiency. All compounds in the group of tetracyclines (tetracycline, chlorotetracycline, doxycycline, and oxytetracycline) are excreted in an unchanged form in urine at a rate of more than 70%. They enter the aquatic environment in altered and unaltered forms which affect aquatic micro- and macroorganisms. This study reviews the occurrence, fate, and removal techniques of tetracycline contamination in Europe. The average level of tetracycline contamination in water ranged from 0 to 20 ng/L. However, data regarding environmental contamination by tetracyclines are still insufficient. Despite the constant presence and impact of tetracyclines in the environment, there are no legal restrictions regarding the discharge of tetracyclines into the aquatic environment. To address these challenges, various removal techniques, including advanced oxidation, adsorption, and UV treatment, are being critically evaluated and compared. The summarized data contributes to a better understanding of the current state of Europe's waters and provides insight into potential strategies for future environmental management and policy development. Further research on the pollution and effects of tetracyclines in aquatic environments is therefore required.

Date of online publication

23.02.2024

Pages (from - to)

141519-1 - 141519-15

DOI

10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141519

URL

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0045653524004120?dgcid=author

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