Polymeric Materials for the Removal and Degradation of Emerging Organic Pollutants
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: carbon-based nano-materials; polymer synthesis; polymer characterization; water and wastewater treatment
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Interests: electrocatalysis; chemical wastewater treatment; catalytic materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The widespread presence of emerging organic pollutants (EOPs), such as antibiotics, endocrine disruptors, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), in global water sources presents a serious threat to ecological balance and public health. The persistent nature and low concentrations of these contaminants often make traditional water treatment methods ineffective, highlighting the need for advanced, targeted remediation strategies.
This Special Issue will focus on the latest advances in the design and application of polymeric materials for removing and breaking down EOPs. We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to innovative functionalized adsorbents (e.g., cyclodextrin polymers, molecularly imprinted polymers, ion-exchange resins) and advanced catalytic systems (such as photocatalytic polymers, polymeric membranes, polymer-based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), and reactive hydrogels). This Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and to promote the development of next-generation, polymer-based water purification technologies.
Prof. Dr. Weifang Ma
Prof. Dr. Zhongguo Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- emerging organic contaminants
- polymer adsorbents
- cyclodextrin polymers
- ion-exchange resins
- molecularly imprinted polymers
- photocatalytic polymers
- water treatment
- polymeric membranes
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