Biological Wastewater Treatment, Biomass Valorization, and Environmental Sustainability
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Water Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 71
Special Issue Editors
2. City College of New York, New York, NY, USA
Interests: waste; wastewater; anaerobic digestion
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2. Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, Somerset West 7129, South Africa
Interests: waste; wastewater; bioloical wastewater treatment systems; photocatalysis; membrane technology; green chemistry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on "Biological Wastewater Treatment, Biomass Valorization, and Environmental Sustainability" focuses on the innovative integration of biological processes in wastewater treatment with the valorization of biomass, offering solutions to environmental challenges and promoting sustainability. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses the latest advancements in biotechnological approaches for wastewater treatment, particularly those that contribute to resource recovery, energy production, and waste minimization. The purpose is to explore how these biological processes can be optimized for environmental protection, economic viability, and social benefit, fostering a circular economy and sustainable development.
This Special Issue will supplement the existing literature by presenting new methodologies, case studies, and integrated solutions that highlight the potential of biological processes in creating sustainable ecosystems. By addressing the intersection of wastewater treatment, biomass valorization, and sustainability, this Special Issue will contribute to the development of tools and policies necessary for sustainable wastewater management, energy recovery, and the reduction of environmental pollutants. This aligns with the broader goals of Sustainability by exploring innovative, science-based approaches to mitigate socio-economic and environmental impacts, with a focus on long-term, sustainable practices for global communities.
Dr. Mahdi Seyedsalehi
Dr. Shohreh Azizi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biological wastewater treatment
- biomass valorization
- environmental sustainability
- resource recovery
- circular economy
- waste minimization
- renewable energy
- biotechnology
- wastewater management
- sustainable development
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