The concentration of pharmaceutical drugs in water supplies around the world continues to grow due to a lack of awareness and financial constraints. This study sought to explore methods to reduce the concentration of pharmaceutical antibiotics in water sources. Based on previous research, a reaction between Ciprofloxacin (CIP) and potassium ferrate was examined. Quantitative data was collected through a variety of experiments to determine kinetics, extent of reaction and the effects of pH. Overall this study demonstrated the feasibility of utilizing potassium ferrate to oxidize Ciprofloxacin and highlighted areas for future research.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Allen, David Albert
• Bellini, Jonas Albert
• Hyde, John Judson

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042313-233133

Advisor

• Bergendahl, John Andrew

Year

• 2013

Date created

• 2013-04-23

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright