Tested Contaminants
All the substances that we tested can be found in surface and wastewater as a result of human activities — from industrial production and agriculture to consumer products. Even at low concentrations, they pose risks to aquatic organisms and human health. Their removal is therefore crucial, and testing demonstrates that our technology can effectively address this problem.
Chlorophenols – toxic, persistent, potential carcinogens
4-chlorophenol – representative of chlorinated phenols that are difficult to degrade spontaneously in water
2,4-dichlorophenol – a member of the multiple-chlorinated phenols, commonly present in industrial wastewater
2,4,5-trichlorophenol – highly persistent and toxic, especially to aquatic animals
Herbicides – threaten ecosystems and enter the food chain
2,4-D – selective herbicide used in agriculture, municipal maintenance, and domestic applications; difficult to remove from water, whether as the parent compound or its degradation products
2,4,5-T – toxic pesticide, part of Agent Orange (no longer in use)
Atrazine – banned in the EU but still present in water; persistent and harmful to aquatic life
Diuron – herbicide with low biodegradability, commonly used as a model contaminant
Antibiotics – residues promote the spread of microbial antibiotic resistance
Ampicillin – representative of β-lactam antibiotics often found in hospital wastewater
Sulfathiazole – a sulfonamide antibiotic resistant to biological degradation
Ciprofloxacin – fluoroquinolone antibiotic with high persistence
Enrofloxacin – veterinary analog of ciprofloxacin, used to evaluate antibiotic removal from animal production
Endocrine disruptors – interfere with hormonal processes, such as reproduction in aquatic organisms
Bisphenol A – an endocrine disruptor commonly present in wastewater from the plastics industry
Organic solvents – harmful to aquatic life and human health
Xylenes – volatile aromatic hydrocarbons whose removal is difficult due to low solubility and chemical stability
