Removal of fluoxetine from water by nanofiltration and reverse osmosis

  • Talita Dalbosco Instituto de Tecnologia. Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), BR 285, Km 292,7, Campus I, CEP: 99052-900, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
  • Jéssica Stefanello Cadore Instituto de Tecnologia. Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), BR 285, Km 292,7, Campus I, CEP: 99052-900, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
  • Alessandra Pezzini Instituto de Tecnologia. Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), BR 285, Km 292,7, Campus I, CEP: 99052-900, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
  • Nelson Miguel Grubel Bandeira Instituto de Tecnologia. Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), BR 285, Km 292,7, Campus I, CEP: 99052-900, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
  • Guilherme Otávio Moraes Giubel Instituto de Tecnologia. Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), BR 285, Km 292,7, Campus I, CEP: 99052-900, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
  • Tauane Lazzari Instituto de Tecnologia. Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), BR 285, Km 292,7, Campus I, CEP: 99052-900, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
  • Luiza Desengrini Barbizan Instituto de Tecnologia. Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), BR 285, Km 292,7, Campus I, CEP: 99052-900, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
  • Dominique Trindade Novello Instituto de Tecnologia. Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), BR 285, Km 292,7, Campus I, CEP: 99052-900, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
  • Vandré Barbosa Brião Instituto de Tecnologia. Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF), BR 285, Km 292,7, Campus I, CEP: 99052-900, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4136/ambi-agua.2885

Abstract

This paper explores the use of nanofiltration (NF) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) to remove the pharmaceutical Fluoxetine (FLX) from water. This substance can be found in rivers and lakes and requires studies involving the application of efficient technologies for its removal or mitigation. The study evaluated NF and RO membranes as an alternative to remove Fluoxetine from water. NF removed fluoxetine within the range between 50 and 60%, and RO demonstrated higher efficiency in removing the drug (98.8%). RO is a suitable method as a complementary treatment of water to ensure a lower concentration of FLX in water.

Keywords: emerging pollutants, environment, membrane technology, water treatment.


Published
17/03/2023
Issue
Vol. 18 (2023)
Section
Papers

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