Sustainable Solution for Water: Wastewater Treatment and Advanced Water Purification Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

The ongoing impact of human activities on water quality remains a persistent concern, with widespread environmental pollution occurring daily across the globe. This critical situation is primarily attributed to the continuous discharge of resilient waste from various sources, including domestic use, industries, and agriculture. The outdated treatment technologies in place have only served to exacerbate the problem, exhibiting issues such as poor efficiency, high operating costs, low sustainability, and adverse environmental effects.

In response to these challenges, our upcoming Special Issue aims to present a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art advancements and challenges in the realm of water and wastewater treatment technologies for purification and/or recovery. Specifically, the edition will delve into the roles and prospects of various treatment techniques, covering aspects such as physico-chemical processes (e.g., adsorption, ion exchange, membrane processes), advanced oxidation/reduction processes (e.g., heterogeneous catalysis, UV/H₂O₂, Fenton oxidation), biological processes (e.g., anaerobic digestion, aerobic process, biofilm process), and process intensification.

Furthermore, the Special Issue will extend its focus to encompass key areas, including nanotechnology and nanomaterials, potable and non-potable water reuse, urban hydrology (covering sewer systems, stormwater management, and green infrastructure), drinking water treatment and distribution, and the monitoring, fate, and assessment of contaminants (chemical, microbial, or anthropogenic particles like microplastics or nanoparticles). Additionally, the edition will explore resource recovery and residual management.

We welcome your valuable contributions to this Special Issue, seeking insights and innovations that can propel us toward more effective wastewater management and recovery solutions.

Best regards,

Dr. Belisa Alcantara Marinho
Dr. Luciana Prazeres Mazur
Guest Editors

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• adsorption
• membrane processes
• advanced oxidation/reduction processes
• ozonation
• sonolysis
• electrochemical treatment
• anaerobic digestion
• aerobic process
• membrane bioreactor
• process intensification
• nanotechnology
• nanomaterials
• water reuse