Application of Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for 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 November 2025 | Viewed by 266
Special Issue Editors
Interests: photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; advanced oxidation processes; water pollution treatment; chlorine disinfection; antibiotic resistance genes; antibiotic resistant bacteria
Interests: chlorine disinfection; antibiotic resistance genes; antibiotic resistant bacteria; wastewater treatment; photocatalysis
Interests: adsorption separation; heterogeneous catalysis; functional coordination polymers; porous materials; radionuclide decontamination; water pollution treatment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled "Application of Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for Wastewater Treatment", focuses on recent advances in AOPs and their role in the efficient degradation of recalcitrant pollutants. AOPs—such as photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, Fenton reactions, and ozonation—leverage highly reactive oxygen species (ROS) to break down emerging contaminants, including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals. The scope covers fundamental research on reaction mechanisms, the development of novel catalysts, the optimization of hybrid AOP technologies, and their scalability for industrial applications. We encourage submissions that address key challenges such as energy efficiency, cost reduction, and synergistic integration with conventional treatment methods.
Positioned within the expanding literature on sustainable water purification, this Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between laboratory-scale innovations and practical implementation. Through a compilation of high-quality studies, we seek to advance the understanding of contaminant degradation pathways and provide insights into process intensification and real-world feasibility. Contributions may explore emerging trends, ranging from nanostructured catalysts to modeling and kinetic analysis of AOPs, as well as the environmental impacts of AOP byproducts. Ultimately, this collection will serve as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners committed to achieving cleaner water systems in alignment with global sustainability goals.
Dr. Pengxiang Qiu
Dr. Shuai Zhang
Prof. Dr. Zhihui Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)
- hybrid AOP technologies
- wastewater treatment
- photocatalysis
- electrocatalysis
- Fenton reactions
- ozonation
- reactive oxygen species (ROS)
- emerging contaminants
- contaminant degradation
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