Pollution Removal, Carbon Emission Reduction, and AI Empowerment in Wastewater Treatment
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 April 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal; resource recovery and energy neutralization; pollution removal and carbon emission reduction; machine Learning and AI
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Interests: the granulation of activated sludge; zeolite modification; autotrophic nitrogen removal
Interests: nitrogen and phosphorus removal; anaerobic digestion; anammox; sludge fermentation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue addresses the pressing challenges of pollution removal and carbon emission reduction in the wastewater treatment sector, while harnessing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). The overarching focus is on developing integrated approaches that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of wastewater management systems—by examining cutting-edge technologies, innovative processes, and AI-driven optimization strategies, this collection aims to advance both environmental protection and operational excellence. The Special Issue will situate itself within the existing literature by critically evaluating current practices, identifying knowledge gaps, and introducing novel solutions that synergize pollution control with carbon mitigation. Through a multidisciplinary lens, it will explore how AI can empower wastewater treatment facilities to achieve smarter, more adaptive, and resource-efficient operations. Ultimately, this Special Issue seeks to catalyze new research directions and practical applications that contribute to a greener and more resilient future in wastewater management.
Dr. Weihua Zhao
Dr. Xiao Ma
Dr. Bo Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wastewater treatment
- pollution removal
- carbon emission reduction
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- integrated approaches
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