The Latest Advances and Challenges in Removing PFAS from Water
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Quality and Contamination".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2024) | Viewed by 518
Special Issue Editor
Interests: water quality; water treatment; contaminants of emerging concern (CEC); per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); granual activated carbon regeneration through microwave irradiation; life-cycle assessment (LCA); wastewater treatment plant; waste valorization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The group of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is one of the newest contaminant classes garnering attention in the scientific community due to its recalcitrant nature to conventional water treatments.
Recently nicknamed “forever chemicals”, their wide application in several industrial sectors and consumer products has contributed to their ubiquitous environmental occurrence.
In response to environmental and human health risks, the regulations for the levels of PFAS in water systems are tightening, and consequently, several efforts are still needed to identify the most effective and sustainable treatment technologies. However, the techno-economic feasibility and the assessment of environmental impacts related to water treatment technologies are often overlooked.
This Special Issue aims at shedding light on innovative approaches, cutting-edge technologies, and successful industrial practices for effectively removing PFAS from contaminated water. Furthermore, studies dealing with the life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle costing (LCC) of treatment technologies of PFAS are welcome.
This Special Issue seeks to assemble original research articles, critical reviews, and case studies that explore advancements in water treatment technologies for effectively removing PFAS. Consequently, this Special Issue captures knowledge gaps to chart a course for future research.
Dr. Erica Gagliano
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- per- and poly-fluoro alkyl substances (PFAS)
- advanced treatment technologies
- innovative approaches
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
- life cycle costing (LCC)
- natural water systems
- engineered water systems
- groundwater
- wastewater
- drinking water
- surface water
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