Waste-Derived Materials for Pharmaceutical Removal from Wastewater: A Bibliometric and Critical Review of Adsorption, Advanced Oxidation Processes, and Future Perspectives
The presence of pharmaceuticals in wastewater has emerged as a critical global environmental challenge due to increasing consumption, active excretion, and improper disposal practices. As emerging contaminants, these compounds exhibit persistence and ecotoxicity even at low concentrations, posing risks to aquatic ecosy...