Table 1.

Model organic micropollutants used and their main characteristics. EDC—endocrine-disrupting compound; PhAC—pharmaceutically active compound.

Characteristics	Bisphenol-A Plastic Additive, EDC	Carbamazepine Drug, PhAC	Acetaminophen Drug, PhAC
Abbreviation	BPA	CBZ	ACN
Molecular weight	228	236.3	151
Solubility in water (mg/L) *	120	18	14,000
Log Kow *	3.32	2.45	0.46
pKa	9.6–10.2 **	13.9 ***	9.4 ***
Chemical structure

* [20], ** [41], *** [3].