Advanced Oxidation Technology for Refractory Pollutants Removal
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Toxicity Reduction and Environmental Remediation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 103
Special Issue Editors
Interests: high-concentration organic wastewater treatment; high-salt wastewater treatment; anaerobic ammonia oxidation; water remediation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Organic pollutants pose a significant threat to ecosystems and human health, driving the need for efficient wastewater treatment technologies. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have emerged as promising solutions due to their ability to generate highly reactive species that degrade persistent organic contaminants, including dyes, phenols, pharmaceuticals, and trace pollutants. AOPs offer advantages such as complete mineralization of organic compounds and applicability to low-concentration pollutants, making them a key technology for meeting environmental sustainability goals.
AOPs encompass various techniques, such as photocatalytic, Fenton, electrochemical, ozone, and catalytic oxidation. Although historically perceived as costly for industrial-scale applications, recent advancements and process optimizations have improved their feasibility, particularly when integrated into broader treatment systems or combined with bioprocesses. Their flexibility enables their use as primary, pre-treatment, or polishing steps in wastewater management.
This Special Issue aims to advance knowledge of AOPs by encouraging innovative research on organic pollutant removal. Contributions may explore new techniques, optimization strategies, cost-effective applications, and future prospects, fostering multidisciplinary discussions on sustainable water treatment solutions.
Prof. Dr. Deshuang Yu
Dr. Weiqiang Zhu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced oxidation processes
- photocatalysis
- electrolysis
- removal
- fenton
- organic pollutants
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