Adsorption Methods for Environmental Purification
A special issue of Separations (ISSN 2297-8739). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Separations".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 February 2026 | Viewed by 1064
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Interests: chemistry; environment; material science
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Interests: chemistry; environnement; material science
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Environmental pollution, driven by industrialization, urbanization, and unsustainable resource management, poses a critical challenge to global ecosystems and human health. The pursuit of efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions for purifying contaminated air, water, and soil has therefore become a focal point in environmental science and engineering. Among these solutions, adsorption has emerged as one of the most versatile and effective methods for removing a wide range of pollutants, including heavy metals, dyes, organic compounds, and emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products.
This Special Issue of Separations is dedicated to exploring recent advances in adsorption technologies for environmental purification. It aims to gather cutting-edge research on the development and optimization of adsorbent materials, including natural, synthetic, and nanostructured materials, as well as innovative adsorption processes and systems.
Key objectives of this Special Issue include the following:
- Investigating novel adsorbents with enhanced capacity, selectivity, and regeneration properties;
- Exploring the application of adsorption for the removal of a wide range of contaminants from air, water, and soil;
- Advancing the understanding of adsorption mechanisms and kinetics;
- Highlighting the role of adsorption in integrated water and waste management systems;
- Promoting sustainability through the development of eco-friendly and low-cost adsorbents, such as agricultural waste-based materials or bioadsorbents.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address these topics, contributing to both the fundamental understanding and practical applications of adsorption in environmental purification.
This Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for scientists, engineers, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration, ultimately advancing the field of adsorption and its applications for a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
Prof. Dr. Souad El Hajjaji
Prof. Dr. Najoua Labjar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- adsorption
- pollutant removal
- eco-friendly materials
- nanostructured materials
- adsorption mechanisms
- kinetics
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