Studies from University of Alberta Add New Findings in the Area of Antivirals (Ozonation of the Antiviral Oseltamivir In Wastewater Effluent: Matrix Effect, Oxidation Pathway, and Toxicity Assessment).

Researchers at the University of Alberta conducted a study on the use of ozone to remove the antiviral drug oseltamivir phosphate from wastewater effluent. The study found that over 90% of the drug was removed using ozone, with factors such as pH and organic components affecting the degradation process. The research concluded that ozonation can effectively degrade antivirals in municipal effluents without causing potential toxic effects. This study was funded by the University of Alberta's Future Energy Systems research initiative and the Canada First Research Excellence Fund. [Extracted from the article]