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Removal Of Carbamazepine From Drinking Water, Zachary Wiese
Removal Of Carbamazepine From Drinking Water, Zachary Wiese
Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
Due to the increasing prevalence of prescription medication over the past few
decades, pharmaceuticals have accumulated in various water sources. This has become a
public health concern because many pharmaceuticals have limited research on the effects
of chronic low-level exposure. According to the World’s Health Organization (WHO),
traces of pharmaceuticals products have been reported in different water sources such as
surface waters, wastewater, groundwater, and drinking water.[1] One pharmaceutical of
interest that has been detected in water sources is carbamazepine. Carbamazepine is a
common pharmaceutical prescribed for the treatment of seizure disorders, neuropathic
pain, and various psychological disorders. It’s mechanism …