Interfacial Processes of Contaminants in Soil–Groundwater Systems: Transport Transformation, and Sustainable Remediation
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Soil Conservation and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 464
Special Issue Editors
Interests: groundwater–soil interfacial processes of contaminants and mitigation; bio-based functional materials for environmental remediation
Interests: environmental quality assessment; migration and transformation of pollutants and nutrient elements
Interests: investigation and assessment methods for soil-groundwater pollution
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The interfacial processes of contaminants in soil–groundwater systems are of critical importance for environmental sustainability, serving as a key safeguard for mitigating negative environmental impacts and maintaining soil ecosystem health and water security. Understanding the transport and transformation mechanisms of contaminants, along with sustainable remediation technologies, is essential for achieving regional and even global sustainable development goals.
This Special Issue seeks innovative research on contaminant behavior at soil–water interfaces, eco-friendly remediation technologies, and policy frameworks for sustainable groundwater management. We welcome high-quality studies integrating experimental, modeling, and field approaches to advance science-driven solutions.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to,
- Contaminant transport and fate in porous media;
- Biogeochemical interactions at interfaces;
- Sustainable remediation strategies (e.g., phytoremediation, biochar);
- Microbial-driven contaminant degradation;
- Socio-economic and policy aspects of groundwater remediation.
We invite submissions that bridge fundamental research with practical applications, fostering sustainable solutions for contaminated environments.
Dr. Zhifei Ma
Dr. Jinying Xu
Dr. Xiaodong Chu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- heavy metal
- organic pollutants
- environmental fate
- biochar
- soil
- groundwater
- environmental quality assessment
- low-carbon environmental remediation
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