Advanced Technologies for Contaminant Removal from Water
A special issue of Environments (ISSN 2076-3298).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editors
Interests: medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology; environmental biotechnology; biosynthesis; antimicrobial activity; modeling; antimicrobial coating
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Interests: water quality assessment; natural water and waste water treatment by physical, chemical and biological methods; waste capitalization by biodegradation (composting, biogas obtaining by anaerobe fermentation); conformity assessment for packaging and waste
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to highlight innovative research and recent advances in the development, optimization, and application of advanced technologies for the removal of contaminants from water. With increasing anthropogenic pressures and the emergence of persistent and complex pollutants—including heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, endocrine disruptors, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria—there is an urgent need for efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective treatment solutions. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies focusing on novel materials (e.g., nanomaterials, biosorbents, functionalized membranes), advanced oxidation processes, biological treatment systems, hybrid technologies, and integrated monitoring approaches. We are particularly interested in interdisciplinary studies that combine chemical, biological, and engineering strategies to address challenges posed by water pollution. Contributions discussing pilot-scale applications, life cycle assessments, and techno-economic analyses are also encouraged to bridge the gap between research and real-world implementation.
Dr. Camelia Ungureanu
Prof. Dr. Daniela Simina Ştefan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biological remediation
- hybrid technologies
- environmental sustainability
- advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)
- water quality monitoring
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