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The aim is to investigate the effectiveness of cellulose nanocrystal-TiO2 nanocomposites in degrading azithromycin in wastewater.

May 16, 2026Environmental Science Water Research & Technology0 citations

Superoxide-Mediated Photocatalytic Degradation of Azithromycin by Cellulose Nanocrystal-TiO 2 Nanocomposites: From Synthetic Solutions to Hospital Wastewater

ASAbhijit SahaIndian Institute of Technology Kharagpur SVSwambabu VaranasiIndian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

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The aim is to investigate the effectiveness of cellulose nanocrystal-TiO2 nanocomposites in degrading azithromycin in wastewater.
Utilized cellulose nanocrystal-TiO2 nanocomposites for photocatalytic degradation.
Analyzed degradation efficiency in synthetic solutions and actual hospital wastewater.
Achieved significant degradation of azithromycin in synthetic solutions.
Demonstrated effective reduction of azithromycin in hospital wastewater, indicating potential for environmental impact.

Abstract

Trace amounts of azithromycin in aquatic systems exert selective pressure on microbial populations, accelerating the emergence and dissemination of antibiotic-tolerant bacteria. Consequently, treatment approaches that eliminate the parent compound are...

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