Eco-Engineered Solutions for Industrial Wastewater
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Wastewater Treatment and Reuse".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to bring together innovative research and practical applications in the field of eco-engineered wastewater treatment solutions tailored for industrial effluents. With rising concerns over water scarcity, pollution from dyes, surfactants, and other emerging contaminants, and the need for sustainable treatment strategies, nature-based systems like Constructed Wetlands (CWs) have gained significant attention. The Issue will focus on advances in substrate engineering, plant selection, hydrological regimes (e.g., tidal flow), and microbial dynamics that enhance pollutant removal efficiency. Special emphasis will be given to the integration of locally available, low-cost materials—such as seashells, ceramics, and agricultural byproducts—that not only improve treatment performance but also support circular economy principles. In addition to CWs, other natural biological systems like biofilters, waste stabilization ponds, and algal–bacterial consortia, among others, will also be explored for their effectiveness, adaptability, and ecological value. Case studies and pilot-scale demonstrations that highlight the feasibility and resilience of these systems under real-world industrial scenarios are welcome. This collection aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among engineers, microbiologists, ecologists, and practitioners, contributing to the design of scalable and regulatory-compliant eco-technologies for industrial wastewater management.
Topics Covered in This Special Issue
- Constructed wetlands for industrial wastewater treatment: design innovations, substrate selection, plant species, and operational regimes;
- Sustainable and locally available substrates;
- Removal of emerging pollutants;
- Microbial community dynamics in natural treatment systems;
- Hydrological and redox management in nature-based systems;
- Biofilters, waste stabilization ponds, and algal–bacterial consortia;
- Toxicity assessment and ecotoxicological monitoring;
- Circular economy and resource recovery in eco-technologies;
- Pilot-scale and full-scale demonstrations: case studies, performance data, and scalability analyses;
- Policy, standards, and life cycle assessment (LCA): alignment with environmental regulations and evaluation of sustainability metrics.
Dr. Luciana Pereira
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- constructed wetlands
- industrial wastewater
- nature-based solutions
- sustainable substrates
- tidal flow systems
- dye and surfactant removal
- microbial ecology
- eco-engineering
- low-cost materials
- circular economy
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