Aims & Scope
Aims
Purification Science and Technology (PST) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the advancement of innovative purification and separation methods in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and sustainable technology. The journal focuses on the removal of contaminants from water, air, and industrial effluents, as well as the recovery of valuable resources through advanced separation processes.
By integrating fundamental research with applied technologies, the journal aims to provide insights into novel purification techniques, material innovations, and process optimizations that contribute to environmental sustainability and the circular economy. Contributions should offer advancements in the understanding, design, and implementation of purification processes, leading to more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions. It is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.
Scope
The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, and short communications that contribute to the fundamental and applied aspects of purification and separation technologies. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Water and Wastewater Purification
- Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for contaminant degradation
- Membrane-based separation (filtration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis)
- Adsorption, ion exchange, and hybrid separation techniques
- Electrochemical and photocatalytic water purification
- Removal of emerging contaminants (PFAS, microplastics, pharmaceuticals)
- Gas Separation and Air Purification
- CO₂ capture, utilization, and sequestration
- Removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous gases
- Adsorption and catalytic oxidation techniques for air purification
- Separation technologies for hydrogen purification and energy applications
- Advanced Materials for Purification and Separation
- Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and porous nanomaterials
- Functionalized membranes, bio-inspired separation materials, and smart adsorbents
- Development of novel catalysts and sorbents for selective purification
- Resource Recovery and Circular Economy
- Recovery of critical metals and rare earth elements from industrial waste
- Zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) and sustainable brine management
- Sustainable solvent extraction and green separation processes
- Waste-to-resource transformation and upcycling strategies
- Process Engineering and Optimization
- Modeling, simulation, and optimization of purification processes
- Transport phenomena and mass transfer in separation systems
- Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment (LCA) of purification technologies
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications in separation science
- Industrial and Environmental Applications
- Purification processes in pharmaceuticals, food, and chemical industries
- Sustainable desalination technologies and brine treatment
- Industrial wastewater treatment and effluent recycling
- Novel approaches in environmental remediation and pollutant removal
PST does not consider manuscripts focusing on purely analytical separation methods, polymer science, or metallurgy unless they directly contribute to novel purification or separation principles. Articles should present new or improved purification methods, rather than direct applications of known techniques.