Applications of Advanced Oxidation Technologies in Water and 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 June 2025 | Viewed by 2002
Special Issue Editors
Interests: AOPs; ozonation; nonthermal plasma-ozonation; micropollutants removal; PFAS; anammox; nitrogen removal
Interests: AOPs; life cycle assessment; GHG; ozonation; PFAS; micropollutants; rural wastewater
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The presence of persistent (micro)pollutants, including pesticides, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in the environment has emerged as a significant global concern. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), such as ozonation, Fenton, and UV/H2O2, have demonstrated promising potential as effective technologies for the removal of these persistent contaminants from water and wastewater. This Special Issue aims to compile cutting-edge research on the application and advancement of AOP technologies across various contexts, including wastewater treatment plant upgrades and water reuse.
In addition to investigating the efficiency of AOPs for micropollutant removal, this Special Issue encourages studies that evaluate the environmental sustainability of AOP technologies throughout their entire life cycle—from raw material extraction, construction, and operation to end-of-life disposal and recycling—within the framework of global carbon reduction commitments. We welcome contributions that address both the technical and environmental aspects of AOP implementation in water and wastewater treatment, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of the field.
Dr. Xuetong Yang
Dr. Rui Zhang
Dr. Yang Hu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- persistent (micro)pollutants
- PFAS
- wastewater treatment
- ozonation
- environmental sustainability
- water quality
- life cycle assessment
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