Advancements in Adsorbent Materials for Water Purification

Dear Colleagues,

I am delighted to extend to you an invitation to contribute your scholarly endeavors to a Special Issue of Molecules, entitled “Advancements in Adsorbent Materials for Water Purification”.

In recent years, the availability of clean water has faced significant challenges due to industrial expansion and population growth, resulting in an increase in pollutants such as dyes, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, antibiotics, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), and microplastics in aquatic environments. To address this pressing issue, an adsorption process using effective adsorbent materials has emerged as a promising solution for water treatment. The role of adsorbents and their properties is crucial in determining the efficiency and effectiveness of this adsorption process.

The aim of this Special Issue is to gather the latest research regarding the synthesis, preparation, and application of various adsorbent materials for the removal of these pollutants from water. We welcome contributions exploring the mechanisms of adsorption, thermodynamic considerations, isotherm modeling, kinetic assessments, and strategies for adsorbent regeneration. We invite original research articles, comprehensive review papers, and concise communications that contribute to our understanding of adsorption processes for water purification. By providing a platform for scholarly exchange, we aim to advance knowledge and foster collaboration in this important field of research.

We eagerly anticipate your contributions to this Special Issue.

Dr. Mohammadtaghi Vakili
Dr. Giovanni Cagnetta
Guest Editors

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• water and wastewater treatment
• organic and inorganic contaminants
• adsorption mechanisms
• novel adsorbent materials
• adsorbent synthesis and characterization
• adsorbent regeneration
• adsorption isotherms
• adsorption kinetics