Water Treatment, Waste Valorization and Environment Sustainability

Dear Colleagues,

Water treatment, waste valorization, and environmental sustainability are interconnected fields that are essential to promoting a green planet and ensuring the efficient use of resources. Water treatment processes aim to remove contaminants from water to make it safe for drinking and other uses. These processes include physical, chemical, and biological methods that eliminate pollutants such as pathogens, organic and inorganic compounds, and heavy metals. Advanced technologies such as membrane filtration, activated carbon adsorption, and advanced oxidation processes have significantly improved the efficiency of water treatment systems.

Waste valorization complements water treatment by transforming waste materials into valuable products, thus reducing the burden on landfills and decreasing environmental pollution. This process involves recycling, composting, and converting waste into energy or raw materials for new products. Techniques such as anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, and gasification enable the conversion of organic waste into biogas, biochar, and syngas, which can be used as renewable energy sources. Waste valorization not only aids in waste management but also contributes to the circular economy, thus promoting the sustainable use of resources.

By integrating water treatment and waste valorization, we can enhance environmental sustainability, minimize the depletion of resources, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This holistic approach is crucial for addressing the challenges of urbanization, population growth, and climate change, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which aims to collect innovative research and advancements in these critical fields to foster a comprehensive understanding of how they intersect and contribute to sustainable development. This Special Issue seeks to highlight cutting-edge technologies, methodologies, and practices in water treatment that ensure the provision of clean and safe water for diverse applications. It also aims to showcase the latest advancements in waste valorization techniques that convert waste materials into valuable resources, thereby promoting a circular economy and reducing environmental impact.

By addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with water treatment and waste valorization, this Special Issue aims to contribute to the broader goal of environmental sustainability. The original research and comprehensive/critical reviews submitted should explore multidisciplinary approaches, case studies, and theoretical frameworks that underline the importance of employing integrated strategies in order to manage water resources, minimize waste, and mitigate pollution.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Its scope includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

• Integrated sustainable approaches for water, energy and the environment;

• Energy production from waste specifically related to biological and chemical pathways;

• The impact of climate change on water and energy systems;

• Advancements in renewable energy production and water treatment pathways to achieve the UN SDGs (6 and 7);

• Chemical and thermal methods for waste-to-resource conversion;

• Technological innovations for resource efficiency and conservation;

• Ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation through sustainable practices;

• Case studies and best practices for implementing integrated water–energy solutions.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Ashraf Aly Hassan
Dr. Muhammad Asad Javed
Guest Editors

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• integrated sustainable approaches for water, energy and the environment
• energy production from waste specifically related to biological and chemical pathways
• the impact of climate change on water and energy systemsaAdvancements in renewable energy production and water treatment pathways to achieve the UN SDGs (6 and 7)
• chemical and thermal methods for waste-to-resource conversion
• technological innovations for resource efficiency and conservation
• ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation through sustainable practices