ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Scope & Guideline
Bridging science and practice for a healthier environment.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Water Treatment and Quality Improvement:
Research on innovative technologies and methods for treating water, including advanced filtration, chemical treatment, and biological processes to remove contaminants and improve water quality. - Waste Management and Resource Recovery:
Studies targeting the efficient management of waste materials, including recycling, composting, and recovery of valuable resources from waste streams. - Pollution Control and Remediation Technologies:
Development and evaluation of technologies for controlling environmental pollutants, including air, water, and soil remediation techniques. - Sustainable Environmental Practices:
Promotion of sustainability through research on renewable energy, green engineering practices, and the integration of environmental considerations into engineering solutions. - Microbial and Chemical Processes in Environmental Systems:
Investigation of microbial communities and chemical interactions that affect the behavior of pollutants in natural and engineered systems. - Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation:
Research addressing the impacts of climate change on environmental systems and proposing engineering solutions to mitigate these effects.
Trending and Emerging
- Microplastics Research:
An increasing number of studies are exploring the prevalence, impacts, and remediation strategies for microplastics in various environmental matrices, reflecting growing public and scientific concern. - Green and Sustainable Engineering Practices:
There is a significant trend towards research that emphasizes sustainability, including the development of eco-friendly materials, processes, and technologies that minimize environmental impacts. - Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategies:
Emerging research focuses on engineering solutions that enhance resilience to climate change, including infrastructure adaptations and sustainable land use planning. - Advanced Material Development for Environmental Applications:
Research on novel materials such as biochar, nanomaterials, and composite materials is gaining traction, particularly for their applications in pollution control and resource recovery. - Data-Driven Environmental Management:
The integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in environmental monitoring and management is emerging as a key theme, enabling more efficient data analysis and decision-making.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Wastewater Treatment Methods:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers focusing on conventional wastewater treatment techniques, as researchers shift towards more innovative, sustainable methods that incorporate advanced technologies and biological processes. - Heavy Metal Removal Techniques:
Research on traditional heavy metal removal methods is becoming less prominent, possibly due to the rise of newer remediation technologies and materials that offer more efficient and effective solutions. - Single-Use Plastics and Packaging Waste:
While still relevant, the specific focus on single-use plastics as a standalone topic has waned, as the discourse has shifted to broader themes of circular economy and comprehensive waste management strategies.
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