Periphyton in urban freshwater facilitates transformation of trace organic compounds: A case study on iodinated contrast media

Introduction: Due to urbanization and demographic change trace organic compounds (TrOCs), synthetic chemicals such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products or biocides are an increasing problem in waterbodies affected by treated sewage. This contamination is particularly relevant when surface wate...

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Main Authors: Jonas Mauch, Anna Lena Kronsbein, Anke Putschew, Jörg Lewandowski, Sabine Hilt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Environmental Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1142591/full