Light-Based Reactions for Water and Wastewater Treatment
A special issue of Separations (ISSN 2297-8739). This special issue belongs to the section "Purification Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2024 | Viewed by 480
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue in MDPI Separations, focusing on the development and applications of light-based strategies for water and wastewater treatment. These innovative methods leverage the unique properties of various light sources to effectively disinfect and purify water and wastewater, targeting a wide range of pathogens and contaminants.
Our aim is to curate a diverse collection of original research articles and review papers that explore (photo)catalysts, devices, analytical methods, purification techniques and technology, chromatography and separation methods, and processes for application in water and wastewater treatment. We welcome submissions from various disciplines, including chemistry, physics, material science, engineering, and related fields. We seek innovative and original contributions that not only broaden but also advance our scientific and technical understanding of these processes.
We are particularly interested in papers that delve into the development and optimization of light-based processes for inactivating a wide range of pathogens and degrading various contaminants, such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and more. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Synthesis and characterization of photocatalysts and photobiocatalysts for water and wastewater treatment.
- Analytical analysis of water and wastewater for control and decontamination.
- Development and applications of photoactive materials for water and wastewater treatment.
- Advanced oxidation processes.
- Green chemistry in the field of water and wastewater treatment.
- Environmental remediation for water and wastewater treatment.
- Purification techniques and technology.
- Chromatography and separation methods.
- Chemical separation and characterization.
- Flow chemistry.
We look forward to receiving your innovative and impactful contributions.
Prof. Dr. Lucas D. Dias
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- photocatalysis
- catalysts
- degradation
- microorganisms
- pharmaceuticals
- pesticides
- sustainable processes
- green chemistry
- purification techniques
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