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The simultaneous application of advanced oxidation processes, particularly biochar-enhanced photocatalysis, and physicochemical treatment strategies provides an effective approach for removing antibiotics and mitigating antibiotic-resistant bacteria in water bodies. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This review aims to analyze the presence of antibiotics in water and assess their removal techniques and implications for human health.

June 1, 2026Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical EngineeringOpen Access

Synergistic Advanced Oxidation and Physicochemical Treatment Strategies for Antibiotic Removal and Resistance Mitigation in Water

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AZAmir ZadaUniversity of South Africa SAShohreh AziziUniversity of South Africa

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Review discusses various techniques for removing antibiotics in water, highlighting environmental impacts and treatment strategies.

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This review aims to analyze the presence of antibiotics in water and assess their removal techniques and implications for human health.
Reviewed various removal techniques including adsorption, biodegradation, electrocoagulation, and advanced oxidation processes.
Detailed discussion on photocatalysis and the role of biochar in enhancing pollutant removal.
Identified existing research gaps and future perspectives in antibiotic removal strategies.
Highlighted that various antibiotics contribute to environmental pollution and antibiotic resistance, posing health risks.
Demonstrated effectiveness of integrating multiple treatment techniques for improved antibiotic degradation.
Provided detailed examples of antibiotic classification and removal mechanisms, emphasizing solar-driven photocatalysis.

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Zada et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d236002fbce913063907a https://doi.org/10.1002/apj.70265

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