Processes for Pollution and Contamination Reduction in Groundwater
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental and Green Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2025 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editor
Interests: environmental degradation; contamination; potentially toxic elements; remediation of contaminated areas; reactive materials (peat, compound, and biochar)
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Groundwater pollution is a rising global issue driven by agricultural, industrial, and urban pressures. Understanding contaminant behavior and developing effective reduction strategies are crucial for protecting this vital resource. We are pleased to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue, titled “Processes for Pollution and Contamination Reduction in Groundwater”. This Special Issue explores innovative processes and technologies aimed at reducing groundwater pollution and promoting sustainable management of this vital resource. It aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDGs 6, 3, and 13, focusing on clean water, public health, and climate action. This Special Issue aims to present cutting-edge research on processes, technologies, and systems for preventing, reducing, or remediating groundwater pollution. It emphasizes interdisciplinary, process-based approaches, including simulation, modeling, and optimization, to support sustainable and efficient groundwater quality management, offering a platform for impactful environmental research. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Processes for contaminant attenuation in groundwater;
- Simulation and modeling of groundwater flow and contaminant transport;
- Biogeochemical and physicochemical processes in groundwater remediation;
- Natural attenuation and enhanced in-situ remediation techniques;
- Integrated groundwater quality monitoring and management systems;
- Case studies on groundwater contamination and remediation in industrial, agricultural, and mining contexts.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and advancing the science of sustainable groundwater protection together.
Dr. Jacqueline Zanin Lima
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- groundwater pollution and contamination
- groundwater remediation
- sustainable water management
- environmental processes
- simulation and modelling
- pollution prevention
- groundwater quality management
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