WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH
Scope & Guideline
Advancing sustainable solutions for our water future.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Water Quality Assessment and Management:
Research dedicated to developing and applying indices and models for assessing water quality in various environments, including natural water bodies and wastewater treatment systems. - Advanced Treatment Technologies:
Exploration of innovative technologies for water treatment, including electrochemical processes, microbial fuel cells, and advanced oxidation processes to enhance pollutant removal efficiency. - Microbial Ecology and Bioremediation:
Studies on microbial communities and their roles in pollutant degradation, nutrient cycling, and bioremediation strategies, emphasizing the interaction between microorganisms and pollutants. - Sustainable Water Resource Management:
Research focusing on sustainable practices in water resource management, including the reuse of treated wastewater, nutrient recovery, and strategies for minimizing environmental impact. - Impact of Anthropogenic Activities:
Investigations into how human activities, such as industrial discharges, agricultural runoff, and urbanization, affect water quality and ecosystem health. - Emerging Contaminants and Microplastics:
Focus on the occurrence, fate, and treatment of emerging contaminants, including pharmaceuticals and microplastics, addressing their environmental and health implications.
Trending and Emerging
- Integration of Machine Learning and AI:
An increasing number of studies are incorporating machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance water quality predictions, optimize treatment processes, and improve monitoring systems. - Circular Economy Approaches:
Research focusing on the circular economy principles in water management, including resource recovery from wastewater and the reuse of materials, is gaining traction as a sustainable practice. - Advanced Materials for Water Treatment:
There is a growing interest in the development and application of advanced materials, such as nanomaterials and biochar, for more effective pollutant removal and treatment efficiency. - Climate Change Impact Assessments:
Research addressing the impacts of climate change on water resources, including changes in water quality and availability, is becoming increasingly relevant and prominent in recent publications. - Public Health and Water Quality:
Emerging studies emphasize the connection between water quality and public health, particularly regarding the presence of pathogens and antibiotic resistance in water sources. - Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioelectrochemical Systems:
There is a notable trend towards exploring microbial fuel cells and bioelectrochemical systems for wastewater treatment, highlighting their potential for energy recovery and sustainable treatment solutions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Chemical Treatment Methods:
There is a notable decrease in papers focusing solely on conventional chemical treatment methods, as the field shifts towards more integrated and innovative approaches that combine biological and chemical strategies. - Single-Parameter Studies:
Research focusing narrowly on single parameters (e.g., only nitrogen removal) is less common as studies increasingly adopt multi-faceted approaches that consider the interactions between various pollutants and treatment processes. - Local Case Studies without Broader Implications:
Papers that focus exclusively on localized case studies without broader applicability or implications for wider water management practices are becoming less frequent, indicating a shift towards studies with broader relevance. - Basic Water Quality Monitoring:
There is a decline in research centered on basic water quality monitoring without the integration of advanced technologies or methodologies, as the field moves towards more sophisticated monitoring techniques.
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