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Modelling the Fate of Ionizable Trace Organic Chemicals from Consumption to Food Crops

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    Abstract

    In this study, we developed and applied a simulation tool to comprehensively predict the fate of three ionizable trace chemicals (triclosan—TCS, furosemide—FUR, ciprofloxacin—CIP) from human consumption/excretion up to the accumulation in wheat, following application of sewage sludge or irrigation with river water. Highest translocation to wheat (4.3 μg kgDW-1 in grain) was calculated for FUR, being more significant with irrigation (>45% of emission to soil) than with sludge application (<30%). The simulation tool presented here can be used for estimating human exposure to trace chemicals via food crop intake and for priority setting among emerging pollutants.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication date2015
    Number of pages2
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    Event9th IWA Specialist Conference on Assessment and Control of Micropollutants and Hazardous Substances in Water - Singapore, Singapore
    Duration: 22 Nov 2015 → 25 Dec 2015
    Conference number: 9

    Conference

    Conference9th IWA Specialist Conference on Assessment and Control of Micropollutants and Hazardous Substances in Water
    Number9
    Country/TerritorySingapore
    CitySingapore
    Period22/11/2015 → 25/12/2015

    Keywords

    • fate modelling of ionizable trace chemicals
    • plant uptake

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