Biological Treatment Processes for Wastewater: Latest Advances and Prospects
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 14
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Interests: environmental microbiology; sustainable processes; nutrient recovery; bioinformatics; solid waste management
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Dear Colleagues,
Biological treatment processes are at the heart of modern wastewater management, offering sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solutions to the growing challenges of water pollution and resource recovery. With the increasing complexity of wastewater compositions and the rising demand for water reuse, innovative biological technologies are being developed and optimized to improve treatment efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and enable the recovery of valuable resources. This Special Issue aims to present together cutting-edge research, novel methodologies, and forward-looking perspectives in the field of biological wastewater treatment. Contributions should explore advances in microbial ecology, bioreactor design, process integration, and monitoring techniques. We also welcome research addressing the integration of biological systems with other treatment methods, the application of biotechnology and omics tools, and assessments of treatment performance under real-world conditions. By showcasing the latest developments and highlighting emerging trends, this Issue seeks to foster a deeper understanding of biological processes and inspire the next generation of sustainable water treatment technologies.
Dr. Amir M. Motlagh
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biological wastewater treatment
- activated sludge process
- anaerobic digestion
- biofilm reactors
- constructed wetlands
- resource recovery
- emerging contaminants
- biotechnology in wastewater treatment
- microbial ecology and omics
- wastewater reuse
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