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N.P. Xekoukoulotakis, C. Drosou, C. Brebou, E. Chatzisymeon, E. Hapeshi, D. Fatta-Kassinos, D. Mantzavinos, "Kinetics of UV-A/TiO2 photocatalytic degradation and mineralization of the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole in aqueous matrices". Catalysis Today, 161, 2011, 163-168.
I. Michael, E. Hapeshi, C. Michael, D. Fatta-Kassinos, "Solar Fenton and Solar TiO2 catalytic treatment of ofloxacin in secondary treated effluents: Evaluation of operational and kinetic parameters". Water Research, 44, 2010, 5450-5462.
E. Hapeshi, A. Achilleos, A. Papaioannou, L. Valanidou, N.P. Xekoukoulotakis, D. Mantzavinos, D. Fatta-Kassinos, "Sonochemical degradation of ofloxacin in aqueous solutions". Water Science and Technology, 61.12, 2010, 3141-3146.
N. P. Xekoukoulotakis, N. Xinidis, M. Chroni, D. Mantzavinos, D. Venieri, E. Hapeshi, D. Fatta-Kassinos, "UV-A/TiO2 photocatalytic decomposition of erythromycin in water: Factors affecting mineralization and antibiotic activity", Catalysis Today, 151, 2010, 29-33.
E. Hapeshi, A. Achilleos, M. I. Vasquez, C. Michael, N.P. Xekoukoulotakis, D. Mantzavinos, D. Kassinos, "Drugs degrading photocatalytically: kinetics and mechanisms of ofloxacin and atenolol removal on titania suspensions", Water Research, 44, 2010, 1737-1746.
Klamerth N., Rizzo L., Malato S., Maldonado Manuel I., Agüera A., Fernández-Alba A.R. (2010). Degradation of fifteen emerging contaminants at μg L−1 initial concentrations by mild solar photo-Fenton in MWTP effluents. Water Research 44, 545-554.
Rizzo L., Meric S., Guida M., Kassinos D., Belgiorno V. (2009). Heterogenous photocatalytic degradation kinetics and detoxification of an urban wastewater treatment plant effluent contaminated with pharmaceuticals. Water Research 43, 4070-4078.
Rizzo L. (2009). Inactivation and injury of total coliform bacteria after primary disinfection of drinking water by TiO2 photocatalysis. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 165, 48-51.
Rizzo L., Meric S., Kassinos D., Guida M., Russo F., Belgiorno V. (2009). Degradation of diclofenac by TiO2 photocatalysis: UV absorbance kinetics and process evaluation through a set of toxicity bioassays. Water Research, 43, 979-988.
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MSc thesis
- Determining mechanisms of the resistance of soil strains of bacteria to tetracycline, the streptomycin and the erythromycin using methods of the molecular biology.
This is an MSc thesis, completed in May 2009, by Ms. Agnieszka Ewelina Łopaciuk, supervised by dr Magdalena Popowska (MC member of Action TD0803, DARE) at the University of Warsaw
- Influence of tetracycline and the streptomycin on micro-organisms isolated from the soil taken from the orchard. This is an MSc thesis, completed in May 2009, by Mr. Boguslaw Pawlak, supervised by dr Antoni Miernik (member of M. Popowska’s group) at the University of Warsaw
- Analysis of resistances to antibiotics of strains of bacteria isolated from sediment of bottom fish breeding ponds. This is an MSc thesis, completed in May 2010, by Ms. Paulina Anna Pasek, supervised by dr Marzenna Rzeczycka (member of M. Popowska’s group)at the University of Warsaw
- Determining mechanisms of the resistance to tetracycline, the streptomycin and the erythromycin, of strains of bacteria isolated from the soil. This is an MSc thesis, completed in May 2010, by Ms. Elwira Bereza, supervised by dr Antoni Miernik (member of M. Popowska’s group) at the University of Warsaw
- Analysis of resistances to antibiotics of strains of bacteria isolated from aquatic environments and soil. This is an MSc thesis, will be completed in May 2011, by Ms. Katarzyna Wójcik, supervised by dr Marzenna Rzeczycka (member of M. Popowska’s group) at the University of Warsaw
- Analysis of the resistance to antibiotics, of bacteria isolated from fish breeding ponds.
his is an MSc thesis, will be completed in May 2011, by Ms. Teresa Trochimiak, supervised by dr Marzenna Rzeczycka (member of M. Popowska’s group) at the University of Warsaw.
MEng thesis
- Spatial arranging the bacterium in the soil. This is an MSc thesis, completed in May 2009, by Ms. Elwira Bereza, supervised by dr Antoni Miernik (member of M. Popowska’s group) at the University of Warsaw
- Using antibiotics and probiotyków in breeding of aquatic organisms.
This is an MEng thesis, will be completed in May 2011, by Ms. Anna Powała, supervised by dr Marzenna Rzeczycka (member of M. Popowska’s group) at the University of Warsaw
MSc Thesis
1. Sergio Leva: Development of a series of ecotoxicity bioassays for mixtures of human and veterinary antibiotics in urban wastewater (completed in March 2011), (Federico II Naples University, Advisor: Prof. Marco Guida, Co-advisor: D. Fatta-Kassinos, University of Cyprus).
MEng Thesis
1. V. Sophokleous: Evaluation of the potential biological effects of mixtures of pharmaceuticals in aqueous matrices, (completed in April 2011), (Advisor: D. Fatta-Kassinos, University of Cyprus).
