Comparison between heterogeneous and homogeneous solar driven advanced oxidation processes for urban wastewater treatment: Pharmaceuticals removal and toxicity

•A sustainable solution for tertiary treatment of urban wastewater was investigated.•Solar photo Fenton with EDDS was the most effective AOP to remove CECs.•N-TiO2/sunlight less efficient than homogeneous solar AOPs.•No acute toxicity observed after N-TiO2/sunlight and solar photo Fenton with EDDS.•Solar photo Fenton with EDDS comparatively more sustainable than other solar AOPs.