Environmental Pollutant Management and Control

Dear Colleagues,

Environmental pollutants from industrial, agricultural and domestic sources pose threats to ecosystems and public health, necessitating integrated management and control strategies. In this regard, wastewater treatment systems are crucial, progressing from basic sedimentation to advanced biological, chemical and membrane technologies that not only remove pollutants but also recover resources such as energy and nutrients. Similarly, air and water filtration methods are critical for the removal of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, microplastics and persistent chemicals. Adsorbents such as activated carbon, zeolites, biochar and advanced nanomaterials further enhance pollutant removal, with increasing emphasis on economical, sustainable materials derived from waste by-products.

Sustainable development is at the core of effective pollution control, aligning technological solutions with the principles of the circular economy. This includes resource recovery, renewable energy processing methods, green materials and strong policy frameworks that promote emission reduction and waste minimization.

This Topic seeks high-quality projects that focus on (but are not limited to) the following topics:

• Wastewater treatment systems;
• Hybrid systems integrating physical, chemical, and biological treatments;
• Eco-friendly adsorbents for environmental pollutants;
• Air and water filtration;
• Indoor and urban air purification technologies;
• Sustainable development;
• Resource recovery from wastewater: nutrients, energy, and water reuse;
• Policy frameworks and regulations for emission and effluent standards;
• Life Cycle Assessment of pollution control materials and their regeneration;
• Circular economy approaches to waste and pollutant management.

Dr. Athanasia Tolkou
Dr. Loris Calgaro
Topic Editors