Global Challenges and Solutions for Emerging Contaminants in Aquatic Environments

Dear Colleagues, 

Emerging contaminants, encompassing pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides, microplastics, and heavy metals represent one of the most pressing global challenges confronting aquatic environments. Despite their occurrence at trace concentrations, these pollutants exert significant ecological and public health impacts, while their complex environmental pathways necessitate advanced, interdisciplinary, and globally coordinated responses. 

This Special Issue will highlight recent research addressing the global challenges and solution-oriented strategies related to emerging contaminants in aquatic systems. We welcome contributions that present state-of-the-art analytical and detection methodologies, innovative and sustainable treatment technologies, including advanced oxidation processes, nanomaterial-based remediation, and bioremediation, as well as advanced modeling frameworks such as machine learning, Monte Carlo simulation, and multivariate statistical approaches for source apportionment and risk prediction. Particular emphasis will be placed on studies that explore environmental fate, transport processes, remote sensing applications, and integrated water quality assessment across diverse geographic and climatic contexts. 

By bringing together cutting-edge research and practical solutions from across the globe, this Special Issue aims to advance scientific understanding, support evidence-based policymaking, and promote sustainable water resource management under current and future environmental pressures. 

Dr. Mohamed Hamdy Eid
Guest Editor

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