Bioremediation Techniques for Water Pollution: Towards a Cleaner Environment
A special issue of Environments (ISSN 2076-3298).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 1270
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Chemistry, Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda
Interests: Waste valorization; Wastewater treatment (Bioremediation); Sensors
Interests: bioreactor design; waste valorisation; environmental remediation
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Interests: Unconventional resources, circular economy, comprehensive extraction, and resource security.
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Water pollution poses a significant global threat to both environmental health and human well-being, demanding innovative and sustainable solutions. Traditional remediation methods often face limitations due to high costs, energy consumption, and the potential for secondary pollution. Bioremediation, which utilizes the metabolic capabilities of microorganisms, plants, and their enzymes, offers a promising, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternative for the detoxification of contaminated aquatic ecosystems. This approach can be applied to a wide range of pollutants, including heavy metals, organic compounds, and emerging contaminants, making it a critical area of research.
This Special Issue, “Bioremediation Techniques for Water Pollution: Towards a Cleaner Environment”, aims to serve as a comprehensive platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research in this vital field. We seek to gather original research articles, reviews, and short communications that explore novel and advanced bioremediation technologies. Contributions may focus on topics such as the isolation and characterization of novel bioremediating agents, genetic engineering for enhanced pollutant degradation, the application of biofilms and consortia, phytoremediation strategies, and the use of enzyme-based remediation systems. The Issue also welcomes studies on the integration of bioremediation with other treatment processes and the development of new monitoring and assessment tools.
Our goal is to provide a valuable resource that guides academics and researchers toward a deeper understanding of current trends and challenges, fostering collaborative efforts to develop a cleaner and more sustainable future. We invite authors to submit their latest findings and contribute to this timely and important collection.
Dr. Hilda Dinah Kyomuhimbo
Dr. Hendrik Gideon Brink
Dr. Nils Haneklaus
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioremediation
- water pollution
- wastewater treatment
- environmental biotechnology
- microorganisms
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