Advances in Water, Air and Soil Pollution Monitoring, Modeling and Restoration, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleague,

Following the success of the first Special Issue, “Advances in Water, Air and Soil Pollution Monitoring, Modeling and Restoration”, this Special Issue proposes the same theme of investigating the pollution of air, water, and soil from different sources.

Human activities over the past century have led to an unprecedented accumulation of pollutants in air, water, and soil, raising urgent concerns about ecosystem integrity, public health, and long-term sustainability. The diversity of contaminants—ranging from microplastics and antibiotics to heavy metals, fertilizers, and greenhouse gases—poses complex challenges that cannot be addressed solely through conventional monitoring and remediation strategies. At the same time, the interplay of physical, chemical, and biological processes continues to transform pollutants in ways that complicate detection, assessment, and risk evaluation.

Recent advances in environmental science have introduced innovative tools and approaches for tracking pollution dynamics, modeling their dispersion and impact, and designing more effective mitigation and restoration strategies. These include high-resolution monitoring techniques, computational modeling of pollutant behavior, and biotechnological solutions that harness the potential of microorganisms for degradation and detoxification. Yet, significant knowledge gaps remain, particularly in understanding cumulative impacts, cross-compartment pollution transfer, and the societal implications of environmental quality decline.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for cutting-edge research that addresses these challenges. We invite contributions that advance methodologies for monitoring and modeling pollution in air, water, and soil, as well as studies that propose innovative restoration or mitigation strategies. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this collection seeks to deepen our understanding of pollution processes, assess their risks, and highlight practical solutions that support ecosystem resilience and safeguard human well-being.

Prof. Dr. Alina Barbulescu
Dr. Lucica Barbes
Dr. Cristian Ștefan Dumitriu
Guest Editors

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