npj Clean Water
Scope & Guideline
Fostering knowledge sharing for cleaner water solutions.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Water Treatment Technologies:
Research on advanced water treatment methods, including membrane technologies, bioreactors, and photocatalytic processes aimed at removing contaminants and improving water quality. - Sustainable Water Management:
Studies that emphasize sustainable practices in water management, including resource recovery from wastewater, water conservation techniques, and the integration of water-energy nexus approaches. - Pollution Monitoring and Control:
Research dedicated to monitoring water quality, understanding pollution pathways, and developing methods to mitigate the impact of pollutants, particularly in urban and agricultural contexts. - Public Health and Water Safety:
Investigations into the health impacts of water quality, including the presence of pathogens and contaminants, and the effectiveness of point-of-use treatment technologies. - Emerging Contaminants:
Focus on the detection and remediation of emerging contaminants, such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products, in aquatic environments. - Innovative Materials and Nanotechnology:
Exploration of new materials, including nanomaterials and hybrid systems, for enhanced performance in water treatment applications.
Trending and Emerging
- Resource Recovery from Wastewater:
An increasing number of studies focus on recovering valuable resources, such as nutrients and energy, from wastewater, underscoring a shift towards circular economy principles in water management. - Smart Water Management Technologies:
There is a growing emphasis on the use of smart technologies, including machine learning and IoT applications, for optimizing water treatment processes and improving water quality monitoring. - Microbial and Bio-inspired Solutions:
Research into the use of microbial processes and bio-inspired designs for water treatment is gaining traction, reflecting a trend towards sustainable and natural solutions. - Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources:
Studies addressing the implications of climate change on water availability, quality, and management practices are increasingly prevalent, highlighting the urgent need for adaptive strategies. - Integrated Approaches to Water-Energy Nexus:
Emerging research explores the interconnectedness of water and energy systems, focusing on technologies that optimize both resource use and environmental impact. - Advanced Materials for Water Purification:
The development of novel materials, such as nanocomposites and hybrid membranes, for enhanced water purification processes is a prominent theme, reflecting innovation in material science.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Water Treatment Methods:
There appears to be a waning focus on conventional treatment methods, such as standard filtration and chlorination, as more innovative and efficient technologies gain prominence. - Simple Desalination Techniques:
Research on basic desalination methods has decreased as the journal shifts towards more complex, integrated systems that combine desalination with other processes like resource recovery. - Static Water Quality Assessments:
The journal has moved away from purely static assessments of water quality towards dynamic, real-time monitoring and predictive modeling approaches. - Single-Contaminant Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in studies focusing solely on single contaminants, as the trend shifts towards understanding the interactions and cumulative effects of multiple pollutants. - Conventional Wastewater Treatment:
Research on traditional wastewater treatment practices is less frequently published, as the focus has shifted towards advanced oxidation processes and hybrid systems that enhance efficiency and sustainability.
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