New Trends in Films and Surfaces for Wastewater Treatment
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: functionalization of carbon-based, ceramic, and metallic nanoparticles using ultrasound energy for contaminant removal; antibacterial, and medical applications; polymeric nanocomposites; synthesis and applications for water treatment; flame retardants; antibacterials; adsorption
Interests: surfaces; polymer; materials science; ceramics; microstructures; electrical properties
Interests: optimization of mineral concentration processes; environmental remediation; treatment of wastewater and natural waters
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Water is an essential resource for life, and in recent years, there has been a significant shortage of fresh water worldwide. This scarcity has led to an increased demand for innovative wastewater treatment technologies that can effectively remove pollutants and enable water reuse. Conventional treatments often fail to eliminate heavy metals and organic compounds such as pharmaceuticals, hormones, and dyes, which are highly toxic and pose significant environmental and health risks.
To address these challenges, new technologies have emerged, including thin films, nanocomposites, and nanocoatings that can trap organic, inorganic, and biological pollutants on their surfaces to produce clean water.
This Special Issue, titled "New Trends in Films and Surfaces for Wastewater Treatment", aims to gather cutting-edge research on the application of coating technologies in the field of wastewater treatment. We invite submissions that explore the development, characterization, and application of thin films, nanocomposites, and functional coatings designed to remove organic, inorganic, and biological pollutants from wastewater. Topics include the following:
- Thin-film nanocomposites for pollutant removal;
- Surface modifications for enhanced water treatment;
- Green and sustainable coating technologies;
- Advanced characterization and mechanisms;
- Applications and future development;
- Theorical and computational modeling of surfaces;
- Film materials and interfaces for water treatment;
- Emerging technologies involving surfaces for water treatment.
By bringing together cutting-edge research and practical insights, this Special Issue seeks to advance the field of wastewater treatment by highlighting innovative materials and surface modifications that can effectively address the challenges of water pollution and scarcity.
Dr. Marlene Lariza Andrade Guel
Guest Editor
Dr. Carlos Rodrigo Muñiz-Valdez
Dr. Diego Martínez Carrillo
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- film
- surfaces
- interfaces
- water treatment
- adsorption
- organic pollutants
- inorganic pollutants
- biological pollutants
- coatings
- electrocoagulation
- nanocomposites
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