New Challenges in PFAS Removal from Contaminated Water
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Quality and Contamination".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, USA
Interests: PFAS treatment; PFAS fate and transport; water quality
Interests: environmental chemistry; emerging contaminants; PFAS; bioremediation
Interests: hydrogeochemistry; colloids; emergent contaminants; nanoparticles
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled "New Challenges in PFAS Removal from Contaminated Water," addresses the pressing global need for advanced solutions to remediate water sources contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). While conventional technologies such as granular activated carbon and ion exchange are established for certain long-chain PFAS, they face significant limitations against the vast and diverse universe of emerging PFAS, including short-chain alternatives and complex precursors.
This call for papers seeks to highlight cutting-edge research and critical papers that tackle these multifaceted challenges. We welcome contributions focused on the development and optimization of destructive technologies, such as advanced oxidation/reduction processes, plasma, and sonolysis, capable of mineralizing resilient PFAS structures. Furthermore, we encourage submissions on novel adsorbents, membrane technologies, and concentration techniques that offer enhanced selectivity, capacity, and cost-effectiveness. Studies addressing the critical gaps in managing the treatment of waste streams, conducting lifecycle assessments, and implementing these solutions at pilot and full scale are also of high interest. The ultimate goal of this Special Issue is to foster a multidisciplinary dialog and accelerate the development of robust, integrated strategies to safeguard water resources against the enduring threat of PFAS contamination.
Dr. Chuhui Zhang
Dr. Yue Zhi
Prof. Dr. Philippe Le Coustumer
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- PFAS
- per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
- treatment
- destructive technologies
- adsorption
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