Novel Separation Methods and Technology for Wastewater and Sludge Treatment

Dear Colleagues,

Wastewater and sludge treatment are closely related to the water environment and human health, and they have been the subject of extensive research around the world. The efficient removal of various pollutants in wastewater and sludge is the first step to achieving their harmlessness and sanitation. In recent years, the technical goal has gradually shifted from single-pollutant removal to the simultaneous recycling and utilization of resources. In the context of global carbon emission reduction, the simultaneous assessment and reduction of carbon emissions in the treatment process has also become a topic that needs research attention given the new requirements for the corresponding technologies.

This Special Issue aims to collect contributions on the most recent advances in the field of wastewater and sludge treatment. Topics of interest include wastewater treatment including the removal of conventional (N, P, heavy metals, etc.) and emerging pollutants, as well as nutrients recovery; sludge pollutants removal and energy recovery; sludge reduction and harmless technologies such as dewatering, anaerobic digestion, aerobic composting, pyrolysis, etc.; high-value-added products fabricated from wastewater and sludge; carbon footprint analysis for the applied technologies; the carbon emission reduction strategies.

It is my pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome.

Prof. Dr. Bin Dong
Dr. Sisi Chen
Guest Editors

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