Research Progress in Groundwater Contamination and Treatment

Dear Colleagues,

Globally, groundwater contamination poses significant environmental and public health concerns, thus necessitating ongoing research efforts to understand its causes, impacts, and effective remediation strategies. Research progress in groundwater contamination and treatment is driven by the imperative to safeguard and conserve this vital resource for current and future generations. Researchers strive to ensure the sustainable use and protection of groundwater resources through advancements in understanding contamination processes, the development of innovative treatment technologies, and the enhancement of monitoring and management strategies. This Special Issue (SI) seeks to investigate current research advancements in distinguishing the sources and pathways of groundwater contamination, as well as to delve into remediation techniques and strategies, with a focus on evaluating the effectiveness and feasibility of various treatment methods.

The topics covered by this SI include, but they are not limited to, the following:

• Sources and pathways of groundwater contamination;
• Occurrence, mobilization, fate, and transport of contaminants/pollutants (e.g., potentially toxic elements—PTEs—etc.) in groundwater;
• Micro- and nano-plastics as emerging contaminants in groundwater resources;
• Innovative monitoring techniques;
• Monitoring and occurrence of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs);
• Techniques/methodologies for tracing sources of groundwater contamination/pollution;
• Recent developments, breakthroughs, and challenges in groundwater treatment technologies;
• Remediation technologies and strategies;
• Scientometric analysis in the progress of groundwater research.

We encourage the submission of research articles, reviews, case studies, and technical notes that will advance knowledge in the field of environmental science, with a particular focus on research progress in groundwater contamination and treatment. By disseminating cutting-edge research findings and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, our goal is to enhance the foundation of collective knowledge and support well-informed decision-making regarding the protection and management of groundwater resources.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Panagiotis Papazotos
Dr. Eleni Vasileiou
Dr. Eleni Gianni
Dr. Simeone Chianese
Guest Editors

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