Adsorption of free floating DNA and antimicrobial resistance genes out of wastewater effluents by sewage-based biochar and iron-oxide-coated sands

The presence of extracellular DNA (eDNA) containing antibiotic resistance genes in the treated wastewater effluents can contribute to the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among receiving waters. The removal of cell associated antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) has been widely studied using advance treatments. However, these treatments...