SAFE management

Within the framework of the PRIMA-SAFE project, a new study published in Water investigates the use of volcanic ash-derived soil (VADS) as a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent for removing trimethoprim (TRM)—a commonly detected antibiotic in reclaimed water. The research also applies Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to model and optimize the removal process, addressing critical challenges …

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his research, developed as part of the PRIMA-SAFE project and published in Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, investigates the use of constructed wetlands, enhanced with Trichoderma asperellum, for the removal of contaminants and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) from treated wastewater. Key Findings Implications This pilot-scale study provides valuable insights into the complexity of contaminant and …

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In the framework of the PrimaSAFE project, a recent study published in Journal of Hazardous Materials provides a comprehensive assessment of pharmaceutical compounds found in reclaimed water used for crop irrigation in the Mediterranean region. The research, conducted in Catalonia, Spain, aimed to identify those pharmaceuticals that pose the greatest risk to soil health, crop …

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Published within the scope of the PRIMA-SAFE project, this study in Journal of Hazardous Materials presents a systematic approach to identifying pharmaceuticals in reclaimed water that may pose risks when reused for crop irrigation. It provides a basis for safer water reuse strategies in Mediterranean agriculture. Key Findings Implications The findings demonstrate that UV/H₂O₂ treatment …

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Conducted within the framework of the PRIMA-SAFE project, a review published in Organics analyzes the occurrence, toxicity, and persistence of heterocyclic pharmaceuticals in water and soil. These widely used compounds are now recognized as critical emerging contaminants due to their resistance to degradation and potential ecological impact. Key Findings Implications The study highlights the urgent …

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A recent study published in Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects presents new findings on the use and regeneration of biochar derived from forest residues for the removal of emerging contaminants from water systems. Conducted within the framework of the PRIMA-SAFE project, the research focused on four common pollutants: fipronil, venlafaxine, sulfamethoxazole, and …

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A recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Sciences—conducted as part of the PRIMA-SAFE project—investigates the impact of using fipronil-contaminated irrigation water on zucchini plants and their main insect pest, Aphis gossypii. The researchers found that even low concentrations of fipronil, a persistent insecticide often found in treated wastewater, can accumulate in plant tissues …

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