Advanced Studies in Environmental Technology and Wastewater Treatment
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Water Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 17 May 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
Interests: photocatalysis; advanced oxidation processes; ultrafast spectroscopy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With increasing industrialization and population growth, conventional wastewater treatment methods are often insufficient in removing emerging contaminants (e.g., pharmaceuticals, microplastics) and achieving energy-efficient operations. This Special Issue aims to highlight advancements such as nanotechnology-enabled filtration systems, bioelectrochemical treatment processes, AI-driven monitoring frameworks, and circular economy strategies for sludge valorization. We welcome contributions that cover novel catalytic degradation techniques (e.g., photocatalysis, Fenton-like reactions), membrane bioreactor optimizations, and low-cost decentralized solutions for underserved regions.
By integrating fundamental research with practical applications, this Special Issue seeks to bridge gaps between laboratory-scale innovations and large-scale implementation. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following: pollutant removal mechanisms; lifecycle assessments of treatment technologies; hybrid systems combining physical/chemical/biological methods; and policy-driven incentives for sustainable water management. Submissions from academia, industry, and policymakers are encouraged to foster a holistic dialogue on achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6 and SDG 13) through technological and ecological synergy.
Prof. Dr. Zhen Wei
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- wastewater remediation
- emerging contaminants
- advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)
- membrane technology
- resource recovery
- photocatalysis
- sustainable water management
- bioelectrochemical systems
- nanomaterials in environmental engineering
- Fenton-like reactions
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