Applications of Electrochemical Technology in Wastewater Treatment and Seawater Desalination
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental and Green Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: environmental protection; wastewater treatment; electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs); bibliometric analysis; analytical chemistry
Interests: environmental protection; electrochemical advanced oxidation processes; analytical chemistry; synthesis of anode electrode materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The water crisis is a global problem that, if not resolved in time, can have far-reaching effects on the survival of human civilization. Increasing industrial activities contribute to the pollution of rivers, seas, and lakes, resulting in a decline in available drinking water. In response, extensive efforts are underway to enhance wastewater treatment technologies and implement seawater desalination, aiming to protect surface water quality and create new sources of drinking water. Electrochemical technologies are attracting increasing interest due to their straightforward operation with simple and easy-to-use equipment. Compared to traditional methods, they are preferred for their high pollutant removal efficiency and environmental friendliness. With advancements in electrode materials and reaction systems, electrochemical technologies have evolved to the point where they are not only cost-competitive with other methods but also offer superior efficiency and compactness. Innovations in electrochemical technologies are of fundamental and practical interest, reflecting their wide applications and the need to understand their mechanisms and environmental impact. In certain applications, such as wastewater treatment and seawater desalination, these technologies may become an essential component, providing critical capabilities that other methods cannot match.
This Special Issue on "Applications of Electrochemical Technology in Wastewater Treatment and Seawater Desalination" aims to present the latest advancements in electrochemical technologies for wastewater treatment and seawater desalination through high-quality papers. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Development and application of new electrode materials/electrocatalysts;
- Electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs);
- Construction, testing, and optimization of new reaction systems;
- Mechanism and kinetic studies;
- Toxicological studies.
Dr. Tanja Brdaric
Guest Editor
Dr. Danka Aćimović
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- wastewater treatment
- seawater desalination
- electrocatalysts
- electrode materials
- electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs)
- removal of organic pollutants
- removal of heavy metals
- kinetic studies
- mechanism studies
- toxicological studies
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