Sustainable Research on Water Quality and Organic Micropollutants
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Resources and Sustainable Utilization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2027 | Viewed by 490
Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable research on water quality and organic micropollutants is a key area of contemporary environmental science, addressing the growing challenges posed by human impact, climate change, and the health security of ecosystems and societies. This Special Issue is dedicated to an interdisciplinary approach to the issue of organic micropollutants, such as pharmaceuticals, plant protection products, personal care products, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and endocrine-active compounds, which are increasingly detected in surface water, groundwater, and drinking water.
This Special Issue aims to present the latest advances in analytical methods, environmental monitoring, pollutant fate and transport modeling, and ecological and health risk assessment. Particular emphasis is placed on sustainable research approaches, including the development of energy- and material-efficient analytical techniques, solutions based on the principles of green chemistry, and innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies.
The published papers also address issues of water resource management, the integration of scientific data with environmental policy, and the implementation of solutions supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This Special Issue is addressed to researchers, engineers, decision-makers, and practitioners involved in water protection, offering a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience and inspiring further research on water quality protection in a changing world.
Dr. Mirela J. Wolf-Baca
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- water quality
- organic micropollutants
- sustainable development
- environmental monitoring
- green chemistry
- ecological risk assessment
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