Advanced Treatment and Resource Recovery Technologies for Sustainable Wastewater and Waste Utilization

Dear Colleagues,

The global challenge of wastewater and waste management is intensifying due to rapid industrialization, population growth, and climate change. Traditional treatment systems, while effective, are often energy-intensive, costly, and unsustainable in the long run. Recent advancements in science and engineering are opening new opportunities not only for cleaner effluent discharge but also for the recovery valuable resources such as nutrients, bioenergy, clean water, and bio-based products.

This Special Issue invites the submission of original research articles, reviews, and case studies on innovative treatment and resource recovery approaches for wastewater and waste utilization. Topics of interest include emerging biological, chemical, and physical processes; circular economy strategies; integration of nanotechnology and advanced materials; hybrid and decentralized systems; and digital/AI-driven monitoring for efficient waste valorization. Contributions highlighting the environmental, economic, and societal impacts of these technologies, as well as their role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are especially welcome.

The aim of this issue is to provide a platform for interdisciplinary research that fosters sustainable solutions, encourages collaboration between academia and industry, and accelerates the transition towards a zero-waste, resource-efficient future.

Dr. Junidah Lamaming
Dr. Rafeah Wahi
Guest Editors

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