Synopsis of recent research by authors named "John N Lester"
- John N Lester's research primarily focuses on the removal of micropollutants, particularly steroid estrogens and pharmaceuticals, from wastewater treatment systems, analyzing the efficacy of different treatment methods such as activated sludge processes and anaerobic bioreactors.
- His studies have demonstrated the impact of operational parameters like solids retention time on the removal efficiency of estrogens and highlighted the potential of enhanced treatment strategies to effectively address diverse contaminants to meet regulatory discharge limits.
- Lester has also contributed to understanding the fate and partitioning of pollutants, including alkylphenolic compounds and mercury, in aquatic environments, providing insights into the dynamics of pollutant behavior during treatment and their subsequent implications for environmental health.
