Advancement of Technologies Related to Shallow Aquifers: Achieving Sustainability Through Innovation and Effective Management
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydrogeology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2025 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editors
Interests: geothermal energy; hydrogeology; engineering geology
Interests: applied geology; geothermal energy; water management
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are inviting you to send your valuable contributions to a special issue of Water with the title “Advancement of technologies related to shallow aquifers: achieving sustainability through innovation and effective management”.
The special issue focuses on the importance of effective groundwater management within the context of sustainable development of natural systems, highlighting the crucial role of technological innovation for this purpose. Contributions are sought that delve into the use, management, and monitoring of aquifers in the following areas: i) geothermal energy, ii) artificial recharge, and iii) remediation.
Innovative contributions related to geothermal exploration, thermal characterization of aquifers, and heat extraction methods are welcome, along with their environmental and socio-economic implications. At the same time, contributions on the application, characterization methods, and monitoring of artificial recharge systems are invited to enhance knowledge and dissemination in this field. Finally, this session welcomes original contributions related to aquifer remediation technologies.
The goal is to promote a comprehensive view of aquifer-related technologies, including the use of low enthalpy geothermal energy, artificial recharge applications, and groundwater remediation activities. Researchers, engineers, policymakers, and other interested parties are encouraged to contribute to this special issue to advance knowledge and practices in aquifer technologies.
Dr. Gizzi Martina
Dr. Federico Vagnon
Dr. Adriano Fiorucci
Guest Editors
Sara Barbieri ([email protected])
Maria Porru ([email protected])
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- groundwater resources
- hydrogeological systems
- geothermal exploration
- aquifer artificial recharge aquifer remediation
- water stress
- monitoring techniques
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