Removal of antibiotics and nutrients by Vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) from secondary wastewater effluent
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-15-2020
Department
Department of Biological Sciences
Abstract
Persistence of antibiotics in soil and aquatic ecosystem is the primary reason for the emergence of antimicrobial resistant microorganisms. After consumption, antibiotics are poorly retained in our body, and a major fraction is excreted out. These bioactive compounds end up in wastewater. The routine treatment practiced by the conventional wastewater treatment plants does not remove the entire load of antibiotics. Cost-effective and environment-friendly treatment technologies need to be developed to address this issue. Vetiver system is being adapted throughout the world due to its removal capacity and high tolerance toward several toxic organic and inorganic pollutants. In this study, we investigated the potential of vetiver (
Publication Title
International journal of phytoremediation
Recommended Citation
Panja, S.,
Sarkar, D.,
&
Datta, R.
(2020).
Removal of antibiotics and nutrients by Vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) from secondary wastewater effluent.
International journal of phytoremediation, 1-10.
http://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2019.1710813
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