Wastewater Resourceization: Pioneering the Future of Sustainable Water
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Wastewater Treatment and Reuse".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 January 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
2. Eco-Industrial Innovation Institute, Zhejiang University of Technology, Quzhou 324400, China
3. Moganshan Institute, Zhejiang University of Technology, Deqing 313200, China
Interests: advanced oxidation; nanomaterials; adsorption; membrane bioreactor; membrane fouling control; membrane modification; wastewater resource utilization; immobilized microorganisms/enzymes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge developments in wastewater treatment and resource recovery, with a particular emphasis on innovative material-microorganism integration strategies. We focus on novel functional materials including modified hydrogels, porous carbons, and mesoporous oxides for advanced oxidation processes; metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for heavy metal adsorption and enzyme immobilization; modified biochar and organic fibers for microbial immobilization; and next-generation anti-fouling membrane bioreactors.
The issue highlights synergistic approaches that combine functional materials with specialized microorganisms to achieve enhanced treatment efficiency while recovering valuable resources. We seek to showcase transformative technologies that address key challenges in pollutant removal, water reuse, and resource recovery. Of particular interest are studies demonstrating scalable solutions that bridge fundamental material science with practical wastewater treatment applications.
We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews that advance the scientific understanding and technological implementation of sustainable wastewater management systems. Contributions should present innovative approaches with clear potential for real-world application in achieving circular water economy objectives. The issue aims to provide a platform for disseminating breakthrough technologies and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations in this critical field.
Dr. Lei Qin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- advanced oxidation
- nanomaterials
- adsorption
- membrane bioreactor
- membrane fouling control
- membrane modification
- wastewater resource utilization
- immobilized microorganisms/enzymes
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