Adsorption coupled with biodegradation removal of actual pharmaceutical wastewater: Effect of reaction conditions and microbial community assessment

Menglin Chen; Qingjian Xie; Xuesong Chu; Shu Gao; Yayuan Mo; Yuhang Chen; Boxiao Ding; Xiangfeng Lin

doi:10.1039/d6ew00031b

January 1, 2026Environmental Science Water Research & Technology

Adsorption coupled with biodegradation removal of actual pharmaceutical wastewater: Effect of reaction conditions and microbial community assessment

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This research aims to explore the efficiency of a combined adsorption and biodegradation process for treating pharmaceutical wastewater.
The treatment process involved both adsorption and biodegradation techniques.
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) and dehydrogenase activity (DHA) were measured to assess treatment efficacy.
Microbial community assessments were conducted to understand the responsible organisms.
The combined process significantly reduced COD levels in the wastewater, improving overall toxicity.
Increased DHA activity correlated with enhanced biodegradation rates, demonstrating functional microbial communities.
Key reaction conditions positively influenced the efficiency of the treatment process.

Implication

Demonstrates effective removal of pharmaceutical wastewater, indicating improved treatment methods.

Abstract

The pharmaceutical wastewater underwent treatment through a combined process involving adsorption and biodegradation. Investigation into the relationship between influent chemical oxygen demand (COD) and dehydrogenase activity (DHA) revealed that the...

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Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Adsorption coupled with biodegradation removal of actual pharmaceutical wastewater: Effect of reaction conditions and microbial community assessment

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Adsorption coupled with biodegradation removal of actual pharmaceutical wastewater: Effect of reaction conditions and microbial community assessment

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