Wastewater Resource Recovery

Wastewater resource recovery is pivotal for achieving circular economies and mitigating environmental degradation. This field integrates technological innovation, process optimisation, and sustainability frameworks to transform wastewater into energy, nutrients, and reusable materials. Below is a research roadmap aligned with global priorities and recent breakthroughs.

Topics include:

• Phosphorus and nitrogen recovery
• Heavy metal and rare element extraction
• Energy harvesting from wastewater
• Resource utilisation of high salt wastewater
• Smart systems for process optimisation
• Sustainability and policy frameworks

Keywords: phosphorus; nitrogen; heavy metals; rare earths; separation; sustainability; low-cost.

Instructions for Authors

Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Bing-Jie Ni

Please contact the editorial office at iwt@sciltp.com if you have any questions.