About this Research Topic
The intensifying environmental impacts of industrial and agro-industrial wastewater have underscored the urgent need for enhanced treatment solutions. The existing conventional treatment frameworks are often insufficient, particularly for emerging contaminants which demand more advanced removal strategies. In response, recent developments in catalytic, biocatalytic, and hybrid processing have emerged as highly effective alternatives. These innovative approaches are notable for their capacity to integrate chemical, biological, and physical methodologies, optimizing the degradation of diverse pollutants while adhering to sustainability standards by minimizing energy requirements and maximizing resource recovery.
This research topic aims to advance the application and efficacy of catalytic, biocatalytic, and hybrid processes in treating industrial and agro-industrial wastewater. The goal is to refine these technologies to achieve superior degradation rates, employing cutting-edge materials and approaches such as metal oxide nanoparticles, enzyme-immobilized systems, and advanced adsorbents. The research will predominantly explore the synergistic effects of combining chemical and biological treatments, striving to deliver sustainable, cost-efficient, and highly scalable solutions that meet both environmental and economic objectives.
To effectively push the boundaries of current wastewater management practices, this topic seeks papers that engage with a range of innovative themes:
o Development of catalytic and biocatalytic processes: Utilizing nanomaterials, enzymes, and biocatalysts for efficient pollutant break-down.
o Hybrid treatment strategies: Combining multiple treatment modalities to enhance overall wastewater remediation effectiveness.
o Nanotechnology and sustainable adsorbents: Crafting new nano-engineered materials and eco-friendly adsorbents for superior pollutant extraction.
o Innovative process optimization: Demonstrating breakthrough methods in process integration to boost treatment capabilities.
o Impact and feasibility studies: Assessing the environmental, economic, and practical viability of new technologies.
Submissions can include original research, comprehensive review articles, perspective articles or mini reviews all contributing to a more profound understanding and improvement of wastewater treatment technologies.
This research topic aims to advance the application and efficacy of catalytic, biocatalytic, and hybrid processes in treating industrial and agro-industrial wastewater. The goal is to refine these technologies to achieve superior degradation rates, employing cutting-edge materials and approaches such as metal oxide nanoparticles, enzyme-immobilized systems, and advanced adsorbents. The research will predominantly explore the synergistic effects of combining chemical and biological treatments, striving to deliver sustainable, cost-efficient, and highly scalable solutions that meet both environmental and economic objectives.
To effectively push the boundaries of current wastewater management practices, this topic seeks papers that engage with a range of innovative themes:
o Development of catalytic and biocatalytic processes: Utilizing nanomaterials, enzymes, and biocatalysts for efficient pollutant break-down.
o Hybrid treatment strategies: Combining multiple treatment modalities to enhance overall wastewater remediation effectiveness.
o Nanotechnology and sustainable adsorbents: Crafting new nano-engineered materials and eco-friendly adsorbents for superior pollutant extraction.
o Innovative process optimization: Demonstrating breakthrough methods in process integration to boost treatment capabilities.
o Impact and feasibility studies: Assessing the environmental, economic, and practical viability of new technologies.
Submissions can include original research, comprehensive review articles, perspective articles or mini reviews all contributing to a more profound understanding and improvement of wastewater treatment technologies.
Keywords: Hybrid wastewater treatment processes, Biocatalysis and catalysis, Nanomaterials for environmental applications, Adsorption and pollutant removal, Process intensification and optimization
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