Composite Materials in Water Treatment Applications
A special issue of Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This special issue belongs to the section "Composites Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 July 2026 | Viewed by 1366
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Interests: polymeric and ceramic (nano)composites; hybrid polymers; textile fibers & processes
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Interests: enzyme technology; bioprocesses; membrane separation; wastewater treatment; bioethanol; waste valorization; materials characterization
Interests: advanced materials; adsorption; water treatment; materials characterization; photocatalysis; composites; fibers and polymers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to highlighting the latest developments and emerging trends in composite materials for water treatment applications. As global concerns over water pollution, scarcity, and persistent contaminants continue to rise, advanced materials capable of efficient and selective pollutant removal are urgently needed. Composite materials offer a versatile platform by combining multiple functionalities—such as high surface area, tailored porosity, mechanical resistance, and chemical reactivity—making them ideal candidates for next-generation water treatment technologies. This issue welcomes original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and insightful perspectives on the design, synthesis, and application of composite materials for removing heavy metals, dyes, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and other emerging pollutants. Topics of interest include but are not limited to bio-based and polymeric composites, nanostructured hybrids, membrane systems, photocatalytic and adsorptive composites, regeneration and recyclability strategies, pilot-scale applications, and performance evaluations in real-world scenarios. Studies addressing material–environment interactions, long-term stability, and sustainable manufacturing approaches are particularly encouraged. This special issue aims to present a multidisciplinary perspective on how composite materials are shaping the future of water purification and resource recovery by bringing together contributions from materials scientists, chemists, engineers, and environmental researchers. We hope to foster collaboration and inspire innovative solutions that support safe, efficient, and sustainable water treatment technologies.
Prof. Dr. Carlos Rafael Silva De Oliveira
Dr. Jéssica Mulinari
Prof. Dr. Afonso Henrique da Silva Júnior
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- composite materials
- water treatment
- photocatalysis
- adsorption
- pollutant removal
- heavy metals
- dyes
- pharmaceuticals
- microplastics
- emerging pollutants
- membrane systems
- environmental remediation
- green chemistry
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