About this Research Topic
With the rapid urbanization of human society, there has been a significant increase in wastewater discharge and sludge production. These trends present substantial challenges for traditional treatment methods, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions in the field of wastewater and sludge management. The development of resource recovery technologies offers promising prospects by transforming waste into reusable resources, thereby alleviating environmental burdens and enhancing economic benefits. Exploring cutting-edge research and advancements in sludge treatment and wastewater recovery technologies are of immense theoretical and practical significance.
This Research Topic aims to provide a platform for researchers to share their latest studies on sludge treatment and wastewater recycling. Contributions that discuss both traditional and innovative approaches to promote the effective treatment and recycling of sludge and wastewater are highly encouraged. Additionally, high-quality Original Research papers presenting theoretical frameworks, methodologies, and application cases are welcomed.
We invite submissions on the following themes, but are not limited to:
1. Innovative Treatment Technologies:
• Optimization of low-carbon biological wastewater treatment technologies (i.e. aerobic granular sludge, anaerobic ammonia oxidation and its coupling process) for enhanced performance of sludge reduction, energy saving, and nitrogen/phosphorus recovery.
2. Resource Recovery:
• Exploration and optimization of technologies for wastewater reuse and converting sludge into harmless and reusable products for agricultural applications.
• Design of processes to improve the performance of methane production through sludge anaerobic digestion in wastewater treatment plant.
• Study of advanced technologies and strategies that facilitate the extraction of valuable carbon or phosphorus from sludge.
3. Sustainability Assessment:
• Evaluation of the environmental and economic impacts of new and existing treatment technologies for wastewater reuse and sludge harmless and resourceful disposal in agricultural applications.
• Lifecycle analysis to assess the long-term viability and benefits of innovative low-carbon biological wastewater treatment progresses.
This Research Topic aims to provide a platform for researchers to share their latest studies on sludge treatment and wastewater recycling. Contributions that discuss both traditional and innovative approaches to promote the effective treatment and recycling of sludge and wastewater are highly encouraged. Additionally, high-quality Original Research papers presenting theoretical frameworks, methodologies, and application cases are welcomed.
We invite submissions on the following themes, but are not limited to:
1. Innovative Treatment Technologies:
• Optimization of low-carbon biological wastewater treatment technologies (i.e. aerobic granular sludge, anaerobic ammonia oxidation and its coupling process) for enhanced performance of sludge reduction, energy saving, and nitrogen/phosphorus recovery.
2. Resource Recovery:
• Exploration and optimization of technologies for wastewater reuse and converting sludge into harmless and reusable products for agricultural applications.
• Design of processes to improve the performance of methane production through sludge anaerobic digestion in wastewater treatment plant.
• Study of advanced technologies and strategies that facilitate the extraction of valuable carbon or phosphorus from sludge.
3. Sustainability Assessment:
• Evaluation of the environmental and economic impacts of new and existing treatment technologies for wastewater reuse and sludge harmless and resourceful disposal in agricultural applications.
• Lifecycle analysis to assess the long-term viability and benefits of innovative low-carbon biological wastewater treatment progresses.
Keywords: Solid Waste, Energy, Wastewater Resource Recovery
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