Innovative biocatalysts reduce pharmaceutical residues in wastewater
In a new interdisciplinary project, researchers are investigating the use of novel enzymes to remove micropollutants from municipal wastewater
12-Sep-2023 -
Medicines are good for our bodies. However, depending on the type of drug, up to 90 percent of the active ingredient is excreted unchanged and thus ends up in wastewater. Improper disposal of pharmaceutical products in toilets and washbasins also leads to residues that can only be partially ...
drinking water
drug residues
enzymes
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