Nanotechnology in Wastewater Treatment Technology

Dear Colleagues,

Industrial scale wastewater treatment technologies are still largely based on conventional treatment methods and, thus, reflect a paradigm that has remained essentially unchanged since the last century. However, in recent years, there have been numerous proposed approaches on emerging advances in wastewater treatment technology involving integration of nanotechnology including, but not limited to: nanocatalysts for advanced degradation of pollutants; nanocomposite and surface nanostructured membranes; nanostructured additives for targeted separations; nanoparticle-based sorption resins; and sensors based on nanomaterials. The ultimate goal is towards achieving low cost process efficiency, process intensification and resource recovery. This Special Issue focuses on the latest research and development of nanoscale strategies with potential for practical applications in wastewater treatment. Accordingly, papers that demonstrate novel nanotechnology concepts for wastewater treatment are sought. These include papers dealing with theoretical analyses, laboratory and field studies. Also, contributions that demonstrate potential for practical viability are particularly welcome.

Prof. Bart Van der Bruggen
Prof. Samuel B. Adeloju
Prof. Yoram Cohen
Guest Editors

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