Pharmaceuticals, Pesticides, and Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances at Surface Water Occurrence Levels-Impact of Compound Specific Physicochemical Properties on Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis Processes.

ABSTRACT: Pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs), pesticides, and poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are increasingly detected in surface waters at trace concentrations, raising concerns for both aquatic systems and, consequently, human health. Conventional solutions are insufficient to achieve complete removal at trace compound concentrations, highlighting the need for advanced separation technologies. This study aims to comprehensively analyze rejection and removal mechanisms of selected PhACs, pesticides, and PFAS present in water solutions at reported environmentally relevant concentrations (300 ng L^-1), using two nanofiltration (NF) and one reverse osmosis (RO) polyamide membrane. PhACs, pesticides, and PFAS were selected to cover a broad range of physicochemical propertie

SUBMITTER: Surlan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12734873 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature