Activated Carbon: Contaminant Removal for Environmental Sustainability

Dear Colleagues,

Today, the demand for better living conditions has led, among other things, to increased food production and drug consumption. The increase in food production has caused the excessive use of pesticides and veterinary products, leading to the strong contamination of soils and water resources.

A major concern of public authorities and the general public is related to the simultaneous presence of chemical and biological contamination in water. In fact, the proper management and treatment of wastewater is required before it is ejected into aqueous media or used for other purposes. Over the last few decades, adsorption, using a diversity of adsorbents but with an emphasis on the use of activated carbon, has been considered one of the most promising techniques for wastewater treatment.

This Special Issue aims to collect studies concerning the preparation methods, characterization, modification, regeneration, and application of activated carbon in water treatments. Contributions (original research papers and review articles) will encompass the production of activated carbons from new precursors, such as biomass or synthetic materials, as well as their applications regarding drinking and wastewater treatment.

Dr. Isabel Cansado
Dr. Silvia Roman Suero
Dr. Paulo Alexandre Mira Mourão
Dr. Suhas
Dr. José Castanheiro
Guest Editors

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