Advanced Technologies to Remove Toxic Compounds in Wastewater II

Dear Colleagues, 

Wastewater contains numerous pollutants that typically cannot be removed by conventional treatment methods. The entry of these wastewaters into the ecosystem causes serious damage as a result of the toxic effects of these compounds. This is intensified by the fact that continuous and prolonged discharges often take place, producing chronic toxicity. The toxicity of wastewater is due to the presence of both the macro-contaminants—Namely, the high content of dissolved organic matter or nitrogen pollution—and micro-pollutants such as heavy metals, micro- and nano-plastics and emerging contaminants. The complex chemical composition of wastewater necessitates the implementation of combined and new technologies to achieve the efficient removal of their toxicity and the development of a valuable toxicity assessment index. In particular, it should be noted that water from wastewater treatment plants is now considered a sustainable water resource. The aim of this Special Issue is to provide updated and specialized information about the efficacy of advanced technologies which are valuable in the removal of wastewater toxicity to upgrade the efficiency of conventional wastewater treatments. It is hoped that this Special Issue will encourage the establishment of discussion forums to analyze in depth the importance of pollutants and optimal means of achieving high-quality water for reuse.

Prof. Dr. Conceptión Calvo
Guest Editor

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