Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Wastewater Treatment
A special issue of Environments (ISSN 2076-3298).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editors
Interests: water and wastewater treatment; advanced oxidation processes (AOPs); physicochemical processes; photocatalysis
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Interests: development of chemicals and optimization of unit processes for water/wastewater treatment; nutrient removal and recovery from wastewater; degradation of emerging micro-pollutants; environmental remediation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite you to contribute your innovative findings to this Special Issue on wastewater treatment. We seek cutting-edge research on advanced technologies, sustainable practices, circular economy strategies, and ecological impact mitigation, bridging the gap between theoretical insights and real-world applications. We welcome diverse contributions, including original research, reviews, and case studies, that align with emerging topics in wastewater treatment, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Water Reuse and Potable Reclamation—Innovations in safe wastewater recycling and direct/indirect potable reuse to address global water scarcity;
- Microbiome Engineering for Enhanced Treatment—Controlling and modifying microbial communities to improve biodegradation and treatment efficiency;
- Low-Energy and Carbon-Neutral Treatment Approaches—Advancements in anaerobic treatment, energy-efficient aeration, and carbon sequestration to minimize the environmental footprint of wastewater treatment;
- Advanced Membrane Technologies—Development of next-generation membranes for more efficient filtration and desalination, including fouling-resistant and nanomaterial-based membranes;
- Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)—Exploring novel combinations of photocatalysis, ozonation, and Fenton reactions for the removal of recalcitrant pollutants;
- Circular Economy and Resource Recovery—Recovering valuable resources such as nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), bioplastics, and bioenergy from wastewater;
- Micropollutant Removal—Developing innovative methods to effectively remove persistent contaminants like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), pharmaceuticals, and endocrine disruptors;
- Decentralized and Nature-Based Treatment Systems—Adoption of green infrastructure, such as constructed wetlands and biofilters, for sustainable and localized treatment solutions;
- AI and Smart Monitoring Systems—Integration of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and real-time monitoring to optimize treatment processes and reduce operational costs.
By publishing with us, your work will gain high visibility through open access distribution, undergo rigorous peer review by globally recognized experts, and benefit from rapid publication timelines.
Dr. Zacharias Frontistis
Prof. Dr. Jia-Qian Jiang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- innovative technologies
- sustainable practices
- circular economy strategies
- ecological impact mitigation
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