wastewater

Tracking Novel Psychoactive Substances in Australia: The Power of Wastewater-Based Epidemiology with SPE and LC-MS-MS

Tracking Novel Psychoactive Substances in Australia: The Power of Wastewater-Based Epidemiology with SPE and LC-MS-MS

New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) are synthetic drugs not regulated under the 1961 or 1971 Conventions, posing significant public health risks. Monitoring NPS is essential for public health, regulatory action, scientific research, and addressing community and environmental impacts. Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is a key method for studying these substances, combining toxicology, environmental science, and analytical chemistry…

The Analysis of Two Common Analgesic Drugs in Wastewater: Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) and Diclofenac
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The Analysis of Two Common Analgesic Drugs in Wastewater: Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) and Diclofenac

With diluted wastewater discharge being used as a source of drinking water in many locations throughout the world, it should be of concern which medications are commonly found in our wastewater. Researchers at the Institute of Environmental Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science & Technology have published a method for the determination of two common analgesics…