The Application of Adsorption Technologies in Wastewater Treatment
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Wastewater Treatment and Reuse".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 1180
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomaterials; green chemistry; waste to materials; environmental protection; wastewater treatment
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Dear Colleagues,
Adsorption is one of the most widely used and effective techniques for removing pollutants from wastewater due to its simplicity, cost-efficiency, and adaptability to a wide range of contaminants. With growing environmental concerns and stricter discharge regulations, research into advanced adsorbents and optimised adsorption systems has gained increasing momentum. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent progress and innovation in adsorption-based technologies for wastewater treatment, from laboratory-scale studies to real-world applications.
We welcome original research articles, critical reviews, and short communications on the development, characterisation, and performance of adsorbent materials, as well as their regeneration, modelling, and integration with other treatment processes. Topics may include novel adsorbent materials (e.g., nanomaterials, modified biochars, composites), kinetic and isotherm modelling, regeneration techniques, process optimisation, integration with other treatment methods, and the life cycle assessment (LCA) of adsorption-based systems. This Special Issue aims to present a balanced view, from fundamental research to practical implementation, encouraging sustainable development and technological innovation.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Removal of heavy metals, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and organic pollutants;
- Development of low-cost and eco-friendly adsorbents;
- Advanced characterisation and performance analysis;
- Fixed-bed/column adsorption and pilot-scale studies;
- Regeneration and reuse of adsorbents;
- Coupling adsorption with biological or physicochemical treatments;
- Life cycle assessment (LCA) and environmental impact analysis.
Dr. Martin J. Taylor
Guest Editor
Dr. Amthal Al-Gailani
Guest Editor Assisstant
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Keywords
- adsorption
- wastewater treatment
- heavy metal removal
- organic pollutant adsorption
- low-cost adsorbents
- fixed-bed systems
- regeneration
- adsorption modelling
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
- environmental sustainability
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