Fatima Mansour

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the current status of the removal of pharmaceuticals from water using activated carbon derived from numerous precursors, providing an in-depth review of the multitude of factors (adsorbent properties, adsorbate properties, operating conditions) affecting the adsorption process.

TL;DR: In this work, several prioritization approaches are used to rank the 88 most commonly consumed pharmaceuticals in Lebanon and a priority list consisting of 26 pharmaceuticals of various classes is developed that will serve as a basis for the selection of candidate compounds to focus on for future monitoring campaigns.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors identify effective design strategies for end-of-pipe Zero Liquid Discharge systems, by proposing an optimization approach that allows the screening through various treatment and zero liquid discharge technologies, so as to assemble cost-effective zero liquid Discharge strategies and enable suitable water recovery options.

TL;DR: In this paper, a modified optimization model was proposed to determine the best zero-liquid discharge system configuration based on specific brine feed characteristics, and the proposed model has been implemented using a case study, and sensitivity analysis was performed to determine a most optimal structure under different inlet conditions.

TL;DR: The risk associated with these compounds has not been quantified in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) as mentioned in this paper , and therefore, the authors in this paper aim to provide a basis for future prioritization studies and regulatory guidelines in the MENA region to minimize the risks of the identified compounds.