Removal Methods for Emerging Contaminants in Wastewater
A special issue of Separations (ISSN 2297-8739). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Separations".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2027 | Viewed by 13
Editors
Interests: advanced oxidation process; emerging contaminants control
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The pervasive occurrence of emerging contaminants (ECs) in wastewater poses serious risks to aquatic ecosystems and human health. Conventional treatment methods often fail to remove these persistent micropollutants. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) offer an efficient and versatile solution by generating reactive species capable of mineralizing recalcitrant organic compounds. This Special Issue will focus on innovative removal technologies for ECs. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: homogeneous and heterogeneous AOPs (e.g., photocatalysis, Fenton, persulfate activation), hybrid systems combining AOPs with adsorption or biological treatment, and in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) for soil and groundwater remediation. Contributions addressing degradation mechanisms, toxicity assessments of transformation products, and scale-up studies for field applications are especially welcome. The goal of this Special Issue is to advance the science and engineering of the removal of ECs from water, soil, and groundwater. Original research articles, short communications, and comprehensive reviews are invited.
Dr. Banghai Liu
Dr. Minda Yu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- emerging contaminants
- advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)
- wastewater treatment
- soil and groundwater remediation
- in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO)
- photocatalysis
- adsorption
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