Innovations in the Degradation and Remediation of Emerging Organic Pollutants
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Pollution Prevention, Mitigation and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 300
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microbial/chemical degradation and remediation of emerging organic pollutants; development of microbe-material hybrid technologies for environmental applications; environmental microbiology and biotechnology
Interests: anaerobic reductive dehalogenation; organohalide-respiring prokaryotes; environmental microbiology; anaerobes; geomicrobiology; bioremediation
Interests: development of environmentally functional materials and their applications in soil and groundwater remediation, including material-microbe coupling technology and advanced oxidation/reduction processe
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Emerging organic pollutants, including microplastics, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, and antibiotics, are prevalent in nearly all ecosystems on Earth. These emerging organic pollutants have been proven to be toxic, persistent, and bioaccumulative, posing significant risks to ecosystems and human health. This pollution crisis necessitates the investigation of the degradation mechanisms of emerging organic pollutants and development of efficient remediation strategies.
This Special Issue invites original research and reviews focusing on the following topics:
- Novel Degradation Mechanisms: This involves uncovering new biotic and abiotic pathways for breaking down recalcitrant pollutants.
- Predictive science: This involves leveraging AI and machine learning to forecast the environmental fate and risks of new chemicals.
- Green Remediation Technologies: This involves showcasing sustainable and innovative solutions, from advanced materials to novel bioremediation strategies, that are ready for real-world application.
By bridging fundamental science and practical solutions, this Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary research that addresses one of the most pressing challenges threatening environmental sustainability.
Prof. Dr. Guofang Xu
Prof. Dr. Yi Yang
Dr. Feilong Gao
Dr. Zhihao Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- emerging contaminants
- per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)
- microplastics
- environmental remediation
- degradation mechanisms
- advanced oxidation processes
- green technologies
- artificial intelligence
- environmental fate and transport
- circular economy
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