Advances in Catalytic Reaction for Wastewater Treatment
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalytic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editors
Interests: advanced oxidation process; electrochemical oxidation; microbial electrolysis cell; PMS activation; electrochemical reduction; heavy metal remediation
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: advanced oxidation processes; emerging contaminants; photocatalysis; chemical remediation of wastewater; toxicity of intermediate products
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The escalating global demand for sustainable wastewater remediation technologies has driven significant advancements in catalytic processes. This Special Issue, entitled "Advances in Catalytic Reaction for Wastewater Treatment", aims to compile cutting-edge research addressing the multifaceted challenges of pollutant elimination through innovative catalytic strategies. We invite contributions that explore novel catalytic systems and their synergistic integration with complementary technologies for efficient, scalable, and eco-conscious water purification.
This Special Issue aims to encompass advanced catalytic approaches for heavy metal removal via adsorption-coupled redox processes, electrochemical oxidation/reduction systems for persistent contaminant degradation, and environmentally benign catalysts designed for selective pollutant targeting. Particular emphasis will be placed on photocatalysis utilizing tailored nanomaterials for the solar-driven degradation of emerging organic pollutants, as well as hybrid systems combining membrane separation with catalytic functionalities. We encourage the submission of studies on bioelectrochemical technologies that leverage microbial–catalytic interfaces for energy-efficient treatment, alongside investigations into catalyst stability, regeneration protocols, and lifecycle assessments. Submissions addressing mechanistic insights into interfacial reaction dynamics, catalyst design principles (e.g., defect engineering, surface functionalization), and field-scale implementation challenges are particularly welcome.
This Special Issue aims to bridge fundamental catalyst innovation with practical engineering considerations, highlighting solutions that balance treatment efficiency, economic viability, and environmental sustainability. Interdisciplinary studies integrating computational modeling, in situ characterization, and process optimization will provide valuable perspectives to this Special Issue for advancing next-generation water treatment paradigms.
Dr. Meng Li
Guest Editor
Dr. Xu Jin
Dr. Jin Tang
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- heavy metal removal
- electrochemical oxidation/reduction
- emerging organic pollutants
- environmentally friendly catalysts
- adsorption
- bioelectrochemical technology
- photocatalysis
- membrane separation
- wastewater treatment
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