Physical and Chemical Treatment Techniques of Toxic Contaminants

Dear Colleagues,

The widespread presence of toxic contaminants, including heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants, and emerging micropollutants in the soil, air and water poses a significant threat to ecosystems and human health. Due to their complex structures and stable chemical properties, they are difficult to remove using conventional biological methods. This has spurred an urgent need for advanced and efficient remediation strategies.

This Special Issue, "Physical and Chemical Treatment Techniques of Toxic Contaminants," is dedicated to showcasing the latest research and technological innovations in this critical field. It aims to compile cutting-edge studies on various physical and chemical processes, such as advanced oxidation processes (e.g., Fenton, ozonation, photocatalysis), adsorption using novel materials (e.g., biochar, MOFs), membrane filtration, coagulation, and electrochemical treatment. The focus extends to degradation mechanisms, removal efficiency, and operational parameters for eliminating a broad spectrum of hazardous substances from diverse environmental matrices.

Therefore, we invite contributions that explore the development of new materials, hybrid systems, process optimization, and scale-up applications. Furthermore, studies investigating the transformation pathways of pollutants, the reduction in treatment byproducts, and the economic feasibility of these technologies are greatly welcome. The ultimate goal of this issue is to serve as a valuable platform for sharing knowledge that can lead to more effective, sustainable, and practical solutions for safeguarding our water resources and environmental safety.

Dr. Lei Xu
Dr. Jianbiao Peng
Guest Editors

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