Laser methods for pharmaceutical pollutants removal

Smarandache A., Militaru A., GÖKER H., Pascu A., Pascu M.

6th Conference on Advanced Topics in Optoelectronics, Microelectronics, and Nanotechnologies (ATOM-N), Constanta, Romania, 23 - 26 August 2012, vol.8411 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 8411
  • Doi Number: 10.1117/12.966414
  • City: Constanta
  • Country: Romania
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The extensive use of pharmaceuticals became a worldwide environmental issue. Most of these compounds are not completely removed in wastewater treatment plants and, as a result, they are found in surface and ground water.