Removal of Volatile Organic Compounds by Adsorption/Catalytic Methods

Dear Colleagues,

Water pollution has many sources, with organic compounds being the main pollutants. Large quantities of these compounds, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as phenols, are discharged untreated into waterways, harming aquatic ecosystems. VOCs originate from industrial applications such as refrigerants, solvents, and reagents. Tackling organic pollution remains a challenge for scientists and policy makers, leading to the development of various wastewater treatment technologies that focus on the recovery of pollutants. These include catalytic oxidation, biodegradation, electrochemical oxidation, liquid–liquid extraction, adsorption, and membrane filtration. This Special Issue focuses on VOC removal by catalytic oxidation and adsorption. We welcome original articles, reviews, and case studies on topics such as the following:

• Adsorption of organic compounds on natural materials;
• VOC adsorption on composite materials;
• VOC adsorption on synthetic materials;
• Catalytic VOC removal;
• VOC removal in mixtures.

By integrating different perspectives, this issue aims to assess the effectiveness and limitations of VOC treatment and provide evidence-based insights to inform policy and future environmental interventions.

Dr. Younes Dehmani
Prof. Dr. Hamou Moussout
Guest Editors

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