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Impact of co-occurring chemicals and microplastics in natural water on degradation of antibiotics by combinations of membrane, enzymatic, and advanced oxidation processes
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Scientists tested whether tiny plastic particles and other chemicals in water make it harder to remove antibiotics using advanced water treatment methods. This matters because leftover antibiotics in our water supply can contribute to drug resistant bacteria, and understanding what blocks cleanup efforts helps engineers design better treatment systems to protect drinking water.
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