Avaliação de processos oxidativos avançados baseado no uso de ozônio no tratamento de efluentes: uma revisão sistemática da literatura

Abstract

The present study explores the application of Advanced Oxidative Processes (AOPs) in treating pharmaceutical effluents, aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of these methods as an alternative for removing pharmaceutical pollutants. The research was conducted through a systematic literature review, using ScienceDirect as the database, with search terms including combinations such as “advanced oxidative processes,” “ozone,” “effluent treatment,” and “pharmaceuticals.” The growing concern with the presence of pharmaceutical residues in water bodies, resulting from the high consumption of medications and incomplete excretion by the human body, justifies the need for more advanced and efficient solutions. Conventional effluent treatment methods have proven ineffective in removing these pollutants, highlighting the urgency for alternative approaches. The analysis of the articles indicates that AOPs based on ozone and photodegradation are effective in degrading various pharmaceutical compounds, resulting in significant pollutant removal. It is concluded that, despite the additional costs involved, implementing AOPs can be a viable solution to mitigate the environmental impacts of pharmaceutical residues, improving water quality and and benefiting public health.