Applications

Introduction UV filters from sunscreens and personal care products are emerging contaminants in coastal environments. Their continuous input through recreational activities and wastewater discharge has raised concerns about ecological and human health effects. This workflow describes a robust analytical method using HLB SPE cartridges for the extraction and quantification of common UV filters, oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) […]

Environmental Relevance of NSAIDs in Aquatic Systems Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, and naproxen are among the most commonly detected pharmaceuticals in surface waters worldwide. These compounds enter aquatic environments primarily through wastewater effluent, agricultural runoff, and improper disposal. Even at trace concentrations (ng/L to µg/L), NSAIDs can cause adverse effects on

Wastewater Epidemiology: A Window into Community Drug Use Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has emerged as a powerful, non-invasive tool for monitoring community-level consumption of illicit drugs and pharmaceuticals. By analyzing specific biomarkers—typically drug metabolites excreted in urine—in influent wastewater, researchers can estimate drug use trends in near real-time. This approach complements traditional survey methods, offering objective,

Overview of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are exogenous compounds that interfere with the endocrine system, leading to adverse health effects in humans and wildlife. They include natural hormones like estrogens, synthetic compounds such as bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, and persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The European Commission defines EDCs as substances that alter