Innovation of Heavy Metal Adsorption Process
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Separation Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 December 2025 | Viewed by 1919
Special Issue Editors
Interests: adsorption processes; arsenic and heavy metals; water treatment; synthesis of materials; environmental protection
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Heavy metal contamination in water sources remains a significant environmental challenge, posing risks to both human health and ecosystems. The continuous development of advanced adsorption technologies is crucial in mitigating these risks and ensuring safe water for all. This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in the field of heavy metal adsorption processes. We invite researchers and practitioners to submit original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore new materials, mechanisms, and methodologies for the adsorption of heavy metals. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- The development of innovative adsorbent materials, including nanocomposites, bio-based adsorbents, and hybrid systems;
- An advanced understanding of adsorption mechanisms and kinetic studies;
- Strategies for adsorbent regeneration and reusability with a focus on sustainability;
- Case studies demonstrating real-world applications and the effectiveness of adsorption technologies;
- Comparative analyses of emerging and existing adsorption technologies;
- Environmental impact and economic feasibility assessments of adsorption processes.
This Special Issue will serve as a comprehensive resource for the latest advancements in heavy metal adsorption, highlighting innovative approaches that push the boundaries of current knowledge and practice.
Dr. Jasmina Nikić
Dr. Malcolm Watson
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- heavy metal adsorption
- advanced adsorbent materials
- nanocomposites
- bio-based adsorbents
- adsorption mechanisms
- sustainable water treatment
- adsorbent regeneration
- environmental impact
- real-world applications
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