Photochemical Attenuation of Contaminants
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Photochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pollutants’ photo-fate; modeling of environmental photo-reactions; surface-water photochemistry; photo-Fenton reaction
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Photochemical reactions play a key role in the attenuation of biorecalcitrant contaminants, by-passing a major limit in the degradation of these latter compounds both in the natural environment and in treatment technologies. In this framework, this Special Issue intends to showcase the latest findings in the study of photoinduced processes that lead to contaminant degradation in a wide variety of settings.
We welcome contributions that deal with the natural photochemical attenuation of contaminants that occur in natural surface waters (including temporary ponds and paddy fields, in addition to lakes, rivers, reservoirs, the sea, and so on) and in the atmosphere, in the gas and/or condensed phases. We also welcome contributions that investigate the photochemical techniques that can be used for water and air purification. The concept of “contaminants" is intended in its broadest meaning, which also includes biological components such as pathogens. Studies into the phototransformation of naturally-occurring components such as organic matter are also welcome, provided that they include a discussion of the possible implications of the research findings for the attenuation of contaminants.
We welcome research articles, review papers, and perspective papers. Ideally, this Special Issue should foster a deeper understanding of how light-induced processes operate in the natural environment and for the protection of human health.
Prof. Dr. Davide Vione
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- contaminants of emerging concern
- light-induced processes
- photochemical decontamination
- water photochemistry
- atmospheric photochemistry
- photosensitized reactions
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