Advances in Landfill Leachates Treatment
A special issue of Environments (ISSN 2076-3298).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wastewater treatment; biosolids; advanced oxidation processes
Interests: water pollution; wastewater reuse; biology of wastewater treatment; environmental virology; public health
Interests: water reuse; environmental geochemistry; soil pollution; heavy metals; microplastics
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Dear Colleagues,
Landfill leachate, a highly contaminated liquid generated from the percolation of water through solid waste, presents significant environmental and technical challenges due to its complex and variable composition. It typically contains high concentrations of organic matter, ammonia, heavy metals, xenobiotic compounds, and inorganic salts. Over the previous decades, growing environmental regulations and sustainability concerns have driven significant advances in the treatment of landfill leachate, shifting from conventional methods to more integrated and innovative solutions. Managing landfill leachate effectively is crucial to prevent environmental contamination, especially of soil and water resources. Recent advances focus on improving the efficiency, sustainability, and economic feasibility of existing technologies while addressing the limitations of conventional approaches.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research, practical applications, and emerging trends in the field of landfill leachate treatment. It will highlight the transition toward sustainable management practices and offers insights into future directions for optimizing treatment efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and supporting regulatory compliance.
Dr. Eleni Grilla
Dr. Petros A. Kokkinos
Prof. Dr. Ioannis K. Kalavrouziotis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- landfill leachate
- leachate treatment
- wastewater management
- resource recovery
- hybrid treatment systems
- circular economy
- ammonia and nitrogen removal
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