Interfacial Adsorption and Oxidation-Based Water Purification Technology

Dear Colleagues,

The overall focus, scope, and purpose of this Special Issue is as follows:

Overall focus: catalytic elimination of environmental pollutants—including small-molecular organic acids and other macromolecular organics present in water environment.

Scope: A comprehensive understanding of advanced oxidation decontamination techniques, especially for industrial applications. All aspects of the design, preparation, characterization, and regeneration of various green and novel catalysts, which can be derived from biomass, transition metals, etc. In particular, the conversion of environmental waste into environmentally friendly catalysts for renewable use is encouraged. Scientific insight into the degradation paths of pollutants and the application of interfacial catalytic oxidation processes in solving environmental challenges are also encouraged.

Purpose: Use a variety of practical technologies to solve existing environmental pollution problems. The combination of adsorption separation and oxidation technology for the efficient removal of macromolecular organic micropollutants is highly regarded.

Contextual Relevance: Discuss how the topics covered align with current trends and gaps in environmental catalysis research. Highlight the significance of addressing pollutants from both stationary and mobile sources, as well as advancements in catalyst development for clean energy production.

Literature Review: Summarize key findings from relevant studies in catalytic pollution control, clean energy production, photocatalytic processes, and biomass transformation. Emphasize areas where new catalytic routes or technologies can make a significant impact.

Future Directions: Suggest future research directions based on gaps identified in the literature and emerging challenges in environmental catalysis. This could include exploring new catalyst materials, improving catalytic efficiency, or integrating catalytic processes into broader environmental management strategies.

Dr. Pengwei Yan
Prof. Dr. Zhonglin Chen
Guest Editors

Dr. Yabin Li
Dr. Yizhen Cheng
Guest Editor Assistants

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