Examining the Pervasiveness of COVID-19 Pharmaceuticals in the Environment
Session Number
Project ID: CHEM 02
Advisor(s)
Dr. Christopher Mulligan, Illinois State University
Discipline
Chemistry
Start Date
17-4-2024 8:55 AM
End Date
17-4-2024 9:10 AM
Abstract
During the recent pandemic, many people began to take different pharmaceuticals hoping to prevent the contraction of COVID-19 and to alleviate symptoms. After use, these pharmaceuticals can make their way in the environment through waste streams. Little research has been done to look at the prevalence of these pharmaceuticals in soil when used for their intended purpose, but the uptick in use over the several years increased the potential impacts on the environment. This work examines the following pharmaceuticals: Ivermectin, Oseltamivir Phosphate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Lopinavir, Chloroquine Phosphate, Dexamethasone, Ribavirin, Remdesivir, and Oseltamivir Acid Methyl Ester. High-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) was used to collect initial spectral data to later compare to later compare with soil samples. Further research is currently underway to determine how these chemicals potentially alter in these systems.
Examining the Pervasiveness of COVID-19 Pharmaceuticals in the Environment
During the recent pandemic, many people began to take different pharmaceuticals hoping to prevent the contraction of COVID-19 and to alleviate symptoms. After use, these pharmaceuticals can make their way in the environment through waste streams. Little research has been done to look at the prevalence of these pharmaceuticals in soil when used for their intended purpose, but the uptick in use over the several years increased the potential impacts on the environment. This work examines the following pharmaceuticals: Ivermectin, Oseltamivir Phosphate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Lopinavir, Chloroquine Phosphate, Dexamethasone, Ribavirin, Remdesivir, and Oseltamivir Acid Methyl Ester. High-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) was used to collect initial spectral data to later compare to later compare with soil samples. Further research is currently underway to determine how these chemicals potentially alter in these systems.