Tetracyclines are broad-spectrum antibiotics used as human and veterinary ailments, anticancer and antiviral agents, and for treating inflammations including arthritis and the Huntington’s disease. However, their inappropriate usage and disposal induce environmental pollution due to their persistency, hydrophilicity and limited volatility, requiring advanced remediation methods. Here, we review techniques for tetracycline removal, including adsorption, advanced oxidation and filtration. Materials to treat tetracycline pollution include aged microplastics, green materials, chemical compounds, sonocatalysts and membranes. Complete tetracycline removal is achieved by using membranes, sonocatalysis and composites. Green composites appear eco-friendly for wastewater treatment. Chemically-synthesized composites are mainly used in photocatalysis, oxidative and enzymatic degradation.

四环素类药物是广谱抗生素，用作人类和兽医疾病、抗癌和抗病毒剂，以及治疗炎症，包括关节炎和亨廷顿病。然而，由于其持久性、亲水性和有限的挥发性，它们的不当使用和处置会引起环境污染，需要先进的修复方法。在这里，我们回顾了去除四环素的技术，包括吸附、高级氧化和过滤。处理四环素污染的材料包括老化的微塑料、绿色材料、化合物、声波催化剂和膜。通过使用膜、超声催化和复合材料实现四环素的完全去除。绿色复合材料在废水处理方面似乎很环保。化学合成的复合材料主要用于光催化、氧化和酶降解。