Nanomaterials for Sustainable Water Remediation

Dear Colleagues,

Water scarcity and contamination pose significant challenges to global public health and environmental sustainability. In response to the pressing global requirement for sustainable solutions to water purification, there is growing recognition of the critical role that nanotechnology can play in improving water treatment processes. This interdisciplinary collection will showcase cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies, and transformative applications of nanotechnology for addressing the issue of water pollution.

Nanomaterials with unique properties hold great promise for addressing the complex challenges associated with water treatment. Associated with the principles of nanoscience and engineering, researchers have developed diverse nanoscale materials tailored for the targeted removal of contaminants in wastewater, including heavy metals, organic pollutants, pathogens, and emerging contaminants. With growing population pressures, industrialization, and water scarcity and pollution, there is an urgent need for innovative and sustainable water purification technologies. By harnessing the potential of nanotechnology, we can unlock new opportunities for achieving cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally benign solutions to ensure access to clean and safe water.

Contributions to this Special Issue will cover a wide array of topics, including the synthesis, characterization, and functionalization of nanomaterials tailored for water treatment. From nanocomposites to nanoporous structures, this Special Issue will explore the diverse range of nanotechnologies being developed to enhance water treatment efficiency, selectivity, and environmental compatibility.

Furthermore, this Special Issue will emphasize the integration of nanomaterials into advanced water treatment systems, such as membrane separation, adsorption, photocatalysis, disinfection, and advanced oxidation processes. By highlighting both fundamental research and practical applications, this collection will foster collaboration among researchers to accelerate the translation of nanotechnology-driven solutions from the laboratory to real-world water treatment scenarios.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Nanomaterial synthesis and characterization;
• Nanomaterials for contaminant removal;
• Environmental implications and safety considerations;
• Nano-enabled water treatment technologies;
• Innovative applications and emerging trends.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Chongqing Wang
Dr. Grzegorz Boczkaj
Dr. Jianchao Wang
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Nanomaterials is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2900 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• nanoscale materials
• water treatment
• nanotechnology
• contaminant removal
• nanomaterial synthesis
• membrane separation
• adsorption
• photocatalysis
• disinfection
• environmental implications
• emerging contaminants
• resource recovery
• advanced oxidation process
• microplastics