Advances in Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil and Water Remediation
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental and Green Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 60
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Heavy metal pollution in soil and water environments has become a global concern due to its persistence, bioaccumulation, and potential risks to human and ecological health. Sources of contamination include industrial discharge, mining activities, agricultural practices, and improper waste disposal, which have led to widespread environmental degradation and food safety issues. Effective remediation of heavy metal-contaminated environments is therefore crucial to restoring ecosystem functions and ensuring sustainable development.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances, emerging technologies, and interdisciplinary approaches in the remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils and water bodies. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications that provide novel insights into mechanisms, materials, and strategies for contaminant removal or stabilization, as well as field applications and risk assessment frameworks.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Innovative materials for heavy metal remediation (e.g., biochar, nanomaterials, composite amendments);
- Biological and ecological remediation (e.g., phytoremediation, microbial processes);
- Physicochemical techniques (e.g., adsorption, electrokinetic remediation, soil washing);
- Coupled remediation strategies and synergistic effects;
- Soil and groundwater monitoring and modeling of heavy metal behavior;
- Risk assessment and management of heavy metal contamination;
- Field trials and case studies demonstrating remediation effectiveness;
- Advances in analytical techniques for heavy metal speciation and bioavailability;
- Remediation in mining, agricultural, or urban settings;
- Innovate materials for heavy metal removal (e.g., MOF (Metal Organic Frameworks)).
Dr. Huihui Du
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- heavy metals
- soil remediation
- water pollution
- phytoremediation
- biochar
- nanomaterials
- contaminant immobilization
- microbial remediation
- risk assessment
- environmental sustainability
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