Green and Advanced Technologies for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Aquatic Environments
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Toxicity Reduction and Environmental Remediation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Interests: analysis and monitoring of environmental pollutants; water treatment; catalytic technology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will showcase recent advances in green and cutting-edge technologies designed for the efficient removal of emerging contaminants from aquatic environments. As global concerns about water quality and environmental health intensify, the presence of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, endocrine-disrupting compounds, microplastics, heavy metals, and other novel pollutants in water bodies has garnered increasing attention. These contaminants, often persistent and biologically active, pose complex challenges for conventional water treatment methods.
We welcome high-quality original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that explore novel approaches and interdisciplinary strategies for mitigating such pollutants. Contributions may include, but are not limited to, advanced oxidation processes, photocatalysis, nanotechnology-based treatments, biochar applications, membrane innovations, and hybrid systems. Studies that address the integration of low-energy, sustainable, and circular economy principles into water treatment technologies are particularly encouraged.
This Special Issue also embraces works that investigate the mechanistic understanding of degradation pathways, transformation products, and risk assessments associated with treatment processes. Both laboratory-scale investigations and real-world applications are welcome, as are modeling studies that provide insights into system design, performance optimization, and environmental impact.
In addition, we encourage submissions that explore regulatory perspectives, life-cycle assessments, and the socio-environmental implications of deploying these technologies in diverse geographical and economic contexts. We will create a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue that bridges environmental science, engineering, chemistry, and policy, contributing to the development of resilient, eco-friendly, and scalable solutions for safeguarding water resources.
Prof. Dr. Rongfu Huang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cutting-edge technologies
- emerging contaminants
- aquatic environments
- water treatment
- water quality
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