Phthalate esters: occurrence, toxicity, bioremediation, and advanced oxidation processes.
Water Sci Technol
; 87(9): 2090-2115, 2023 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2324266
ABSTRACT
Phthalic acid esters are emerging pollutants, commonly used as plasticizers that are categorized as hazardous endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). A rise in anthropogenic activities leads to an increase in phthalate concentration in the environment which leads to various adverse environmental effects and health issues in humans and other aquatic organisms. This paper gives an overview of the research related to phthalate ester contamination and degradation methods by conducting a bibliometric analysis with VOS Viewer. Ecotoxicity analysis requires an understanding of the current status of phthalate pollution, health impacts, exposure routes, and their sources. This review covers five toxic phthalates, occurrences in the aquatic environment, toxicity studies, biodegradation studies, and degradation pathways. It highlights the various advanced oxidation processes like photocatalysis, Fenton processes, ozonation, sonolysis, and modified AOPs used for phthalate removal from the environment.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Phthalic Acids
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Environmental Pollutants
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Water Sci Technol
Journal subject:
Environmental Health
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Toxicology
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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