Application of Photocatalysis in Water and Wastewater Treatment: Advances and Perspectives
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Quality and Contamination".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 129
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Interests: organic pollutants; photodegradation; environmental remediation; wastewater treatment; emerging contaminants; microplastics degradation; water control
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2. Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Interests: advanced oxidation processes; water pollution; environmental remediation; bismuth and TiO2-based materials; organic pollutants removal; micro- and nano-plastics degradation; photo-electrocatalysis; photodegradation; wastewater treatment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Water pollution is a critical global challenge that demands innovative and sustainable treatment technologies. Among these, photocatalysis is a promising solution for efficiently degrading pollutants and recovering resources in water and wastewater treatment systems. The Special Issue entitled, “Application of Photocatalysis in Water and Wastewater Treatment: Advances and Perspectives”, explores the latest advancements and future directions in this field. By utilizing advanced materials and techniques, photocatalysis offers a sustainable and efficient solution for addressing water pollution challenges. This Special Issue invites cutting-edge research on novel photocatalysts, reactor designs, and process optimizations to enhance pollutant removal, resource recovery, and energy efficiency. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advancements in nanomaterials, hybrid systems, visible-light-active photocatalysts, and integration with other treatment technologies.
- Plastic degradation strategies for enhancing water and wastewater treatment efficiency.
- Contributions addressing environmental and economic aspects, such as scalability, cost-effectiveness, and real-world applications, are particularly welcome.
Potential authors are encouraged to contribute their experimental results, theoretical modeling, and reviews that provide insights into the field. This Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and provide a platform for innovative ideas to drive the adoption of photocatalysis in water and wastewater treatment.
Dr. Iqra Nabi
Dr. Aziz Ur Rahim Bacha
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photocatalysis
- water treatment
- wastewater treatment
- advanced oxidation processes
- nanomaterials
- visible-light photocatalysts
- organic and inorganic pollutants removal
- water pollution
- photocatalytic reactor design
- environmental applications
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