Advanced Green Materials in Water and Wastewater Treatment

Dear Colleagues,

Access to clean water and the preservation of the quality of water bodies are crucial today, as more than 2 billion people around the world face the threat of consuming water contaminated by various agents, from fecal waste to hazardous chemicals. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out research on processes that are oriented towards the protection of rivers, wells and aquatic biodiversity, seeking to prevent pollution and maintain the health of aquatic ecosystems. Advanced materials are systems comprising various materials that vary in their nature, characteristics, shape and dimensions; these have garnered significant interest in the area of water and wastewater treatment systems, including filter media, materials for the adsorption of contaminants, and materials for photocatalysis, among others. It is also crucial to consider the impact of renewable or low-impact raw materials on the environment during the manufacture of advanced materials, from the perspective of sustainability. Therefore, this Special Issue aims to evaluate the current state of knowledge regarding the application of novel approaches in the development of sustainable advanced materials for water quality and wastewater treatment; this is in order to optimize green materials, from forest residues such as nanocellulose and other naturals polymers. This will enable the realization of a circular economy, social responsibility, wastewater management and the design of novel materials for water treatment systems. We are pleased to invite you to contribute knowledge, enhance our understanding of this topic, and mitigate the challenges associated with climate change. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• The design of novel materials such as membrane and absorbent materials.
• The application of green advanced materials for the removal of pollutants such as metals, colorants, emerging pollutants and pathogens in water.
• Catalytic nanoparticles for photocatalysis processes in wastewater treatments.
• Sustainable materials and biomaterials for various raw materials and alternatives to oil derivatives for the removal of pollutants from water.
• The use of nanomaterials as water quality sensors, such as carbon derivatives.
• Materials for electrochemical processes.
• Filter materials for construction wetlands.
• Waste-derived adsorbents.

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Belkis Sulbarán Rangel
Guest Editor

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