Study on Biological Treatment Technology for Waste Management
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Toxicity Reduction and Environmental Remediation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2026) | Viewed by 1490
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biological treatment; anaerobic digestion; energy and resource recovery; novel biotechnology for wastewater treatment; ecological effects of pollutants
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid growth of urbanization and industrialization has led to a significant increase in waste generation, resulting in substantial environmental and public health challenges. Traditional waste management practices often struggle to address these issues effectively and sustainably. Biological treatment technologies, which utilize microorganisms to degrade pollutants and convert waste into valuable resources, offer promising solutions. These technologies are more environmentally friendly, with lower energy requirements and reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional methods. However, critical gaps remain in our understanding of microbial ecology, process optimization, and scalability.
This Special Issue aims to explore the recent advancements and innovative applications of biological treatment technologies for waste management. The focus will be on enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and economic viability of these technologies. The scope includes but is not limited to the following:
- Aerobic and Anaerobic Digestion—Studies on optimizing microbial processes for efficient organic waste degradation.
- Bioremediation—Investigations into the use of microorganisms for the remediation of contaminated soils and water.
- Bioaugmentation—Exploration of microbial consortia and their role in enhancing waste treatment efficiency.
- Omics Technologies—Application of genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to understand microbial interactions and metabolic pathways.
- Resource Recovery—Strategies for converting waste into valuable products such as biogas, biofertilizers, and other useful materials.
- Integration with Other Waste Management Strategies—Examination of how biological treatment can be combined with physical and chemical treatments for holistic waste management solutions.
With this Special Issue, we hope to provide a comprehensive resource that advances the field of biological waste treatment, addressing both current challenges and future opportunities.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Wangwang Yan
Dr. Xiaodong Xin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Biological treatment
- Waste management
- Resource recovery
- Process optimization
- Bioremediation
- Microbial ecology
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