Summary

The increasing burden of industrialization, urbanization, and population growth has posed significant challenges for wastewater management and environmental sustainability. Conventional treatment methods, while effective to a certain extent, often fall short in addressing emerging contaminants, energy efficiency, and resource recovery. This collection aims to highlight innovative biotechnological approaches that offer greener, more sustainable solutions for wastewater treatment and reuse.

Biotechnology-driven processes, including microbial consortia, enzymatic degradation, algal systems, and bioelectrochemical technologies, have demonstrated immense potential in removing complex pollutants while enabling energy generation and nutrient recovery. Advances in omics technologies, metabolic engineering, and synthetic biology are further revolutionizing our understanding and optimization of these biological systems for enhanced treatment performance.

This collection welcomes original research articles, reviews, and case studies focusing on cutting-edge developments in wastewater bioremediation, resource recovery, and circular bioeconomy approaches. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: microbial degradation of emerging contaminants, biofilm-based reactors, constructed wetlands, sludge valorisation, and integration of biotechnology with advanced treatment systems.

By bringing together interdisciplinary research and practical innovations, this collection aims to promote sustainable wastewater management strategies that align with global environmental goals and support the transition toward cleaner water systems and a circular economy.

Keywords

• Wastewater biotechnology
• Bioremediation
• Microbial consortia
• Resource recovery
• Circular bioeconomy
• Sustainable water treatment

Academic Editor

Prof. Maulin P. Shah, maulinshah1979@gmail.com
Department of Research Impact and Outcome Research and Development Cell, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India.

Submission Details:

Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026

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All manuscripts will undergo peer review in accordance with the journal’s established policies and procedures. Final acceptance will be based on the peer-review reports and the evaluation of the Academic Editors and the Editor-in-Chief. Decisions will be made by the Editor-in-Chief or Academic Editors who have no conflicts of interest with any of the authors.