Environmental Science-Water Research & Technology

Papers
(The TQCC of Environmental Science-Water Research & Technology is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)
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Removal of Cl(−I) from acidic industrial wastewater through oxidation: a review on methods and mechanisms130
Urban stormwater sediment risk assessment from drainage structures in Bogotá, Colombia52
Moving beyond silver in point-of-use drinking water pathogen control51
Effects of chloride transport on the bioelectrochemical remediation of nitrate-contaminated groundwater48
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Exploration and verification of the effect of S/N ratios on elemental sulfur generation in a simultaneous sulfide and nitrate removal process33
Engineered osmosis – sustainable technology for water recovery, product concentration and energy generation32
Microbial conversion pathways of particulate organic substrate conversion in aerobic granular sludge systems: limited anaerobic conversion and the essential role of flocs31
Efficient removal of short- and long-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylate acids from surface water matrices using a quaternary ammonium functionalized adsorbent derived from waste Karanja shells30
Potential for colloid removal from petrochemical secondary effluent by coagulation–flocculation coupled with persulfate process29
Analysis of design criteria for biological post-treatment of ozonated wastewater treatment plant effluent28
Selective removal of Ca2+ from brackish water by electrodialysis desalination: process optimization and application27
A look to surface water and wastewaters in Beira Baixa, Portugal: wastewater treatment plants and environmental risk27
Solving the problem of high concentration aniline inhibiting nitrogen removal: starting the SBBR with the prolonged aeration mode26
Novel insights into chlorine dioxide based disinfection mechanisms – investigation of the reaction with amino acids26
Enhancing fault detection in wastewater treatment plants: a multi-scale principal component analysis approach with the Kantorovich distance25
Assessing the environmental impact of freshwater use in LCA: established practices and current methods25
Re-utilization of drinking water treatment residuals (DWTR): a review focused on the adsorption of inorganic and organic contaminants in wastewater and soil24
A mini-review on performance metrics for electrochemically mediated ammonia recovery from wastewater23
Fabrication of a Sm2O3/In2S3 photocatalyst for boosting ciprofloxacin oxidation and the Cr(vi) reduction: process parameters and degradation mech22
Recent developments in polysaccharide-based technologies for phosphorus removal and recovery from wastewater: A review22
Removal of 293 organic compounds in 15 WWTPs studied with non-targeted suspect screening21
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Thermal treatment options for biosolids management: a critical review20
Sulfur–boron mud autotrophic denitrification for simultaneous nitrate and phosphate removal from wastewater: batch, column, and pilot-scale experiments20
Usability of waste plastic pyrolysis liquid/oil as a flotation collector in wastewater treatment20
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Wastewater for public health: timely, sensitive, and reliable SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant monitoring in California20
Improving gas-derived parameterization of groundwater using free phase gas measurements19
Insighting the interaction mechanism of zirconium xerogel coagulants with humic acid: the protective effect of acetylacetone18
Typical organic fouling in the electrodialysis concentration/desalination process of shale gas fracturing flowback water18
Degradation of imidacloprid by Phanerodontia chrysosporium on wood chips for stormwater treatment18
Capacitive deionization and disinfection of saltwater using nanostructured (Cu–Ag)@C/rGO composite electrodes18
A bibliometric analysis from 1997 to 2023 examining the research trends in eliminating taste and odor compounds from drinking water17
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Investigating machine learning models to predict microbial activity during ozonation–biofiltration17
Water recycling public toilets based on onsite electrochemical wastewater treatment17
Highly versatile and automated total ammonia nitrogen compact analyzer suitable for different types of water samples16
Decomposition and mineralization of glyphosate herbicide in water by radical and non-radical pathways through peroxymonosulfate activation using Co3O4/g-C3N416
Emerging investigator series: Inactivation of antibiotic resistant bacteria and inhibition of horizontal resistance gene transfer is more effective by 222 than 254 nm UV16
Recent developments of iron oxide-based photocatalysts in water treatment technology: a review15
Kinetics and mechanism of hydrolysis of PF6 accelerated by H+ or Al3+ in aqueous solution15
Environmental and private property contamination following the Norfolk Southern chemical spill and chemical fires in Ohio15
A novel graphene oxide–microalgae hybrid material for the removal of pentavalent arsenic from natural water and industrial wastewater15
Surface characteristics of electrodes in microbial electrolysis cells: a review on wastewater treatment15
Selective separation of dye/salt mixtures via a tannic acid-polyethyleneimine-modified hollow fiber membrane with high flux15
Development of cost-effective and long-lasting integrated technology for H2S control from sludge in wastewater treatment plants15
Membrane fouling mechanism of chlorine-resistant bacteria (CRB) in a seawater desalination reverse osmosis (SWRO) system15
A tiered complexity conceptual framework for treating water soluble, hydrophilic contaminants in green stormwater infrastructure15
Unveiling the dye adsorption capability of Moringa oleifera functionalized hybrid porous MOF–GO composites: in vitro and in silico ecotoxicity assessment via antibacterial 15
Degradation of benzylamines during chlorination and chloramination15
Highly efficient removal of phosphate by La–diatomite and sodium alginate composite hydrogel beads14
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Engineering the outcome of cofermentation processes by altering the feedstock sugar-to-protein ratio14
Spatial–temporal analysis of various land use classifications and their long-term alteration's impact on hydrological components: using remote sensing, SAGA-GIS, and ARCSWAT model14
Visualization and assessment of the microbial colonization process of disposable surgical masks in a typical natural aquatic environment14
Integrating activated carbon into conventional sand filtration boosts biological Mn(ii) removal efficiency14
The development of a rapid monitoring method for radiocesium in seawater in the Fukushima region14
Building-level wastewater surveillance using tampon swabs and RT-LAMP for rapid SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection14
Eco-sustainable paper wastewater management by water-resource recovery and concentrate minimization using a membrane oxidation reactor and membrane distillation system13
The impact of secondary operating temperature on in-line coagulation/flocculation and fouling of membranes used in tertiary treatment13
Batch mode and continuous flow adsorption of hydrocarbon pollutants from refinery wastewater using graphene oxide derived from fish scales13
Efficient preparation and characterization of LDH/GCN based 3D foam for sustainable continuous column removal of U6+ and Cd2+ from water: mechanistic insights and application fea13
Identifying water blending areas and associated iron release risk by analyzing sulfate and strontium concentration difference in a metropolitan drinking water distribution system13
Analysis of the development and effects of a combined treatment system for acid mine drainage via bio-oxidation and carbonate rock neutralization13
Hydraulic-driven piezoelectric ozonation process for nitrobenzene degradation: synergy, energy consumption, impact factors, mechanism, and application potential12
Risk assessment of heavy metals in soil and simultaneous monitoring in wheat irrigated with groundwater and treated wastewater and its long-term effects for residents of adjacent regions12
Legionella pneumophila occurrence in reduced-occupancy buildings in 11 cities during the COVID-19 pandemic12
Spectral characteristics of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the middle reaches of the Huai River in a dry season12
Unlocking the effect of Zn2+ on crystal structure, optical properties, and photocatalytic degradation of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) of Bi2WO612
A novel water-from-air technology: creeping clathrate desalination of deliquescent salt solutions12
The resilience of constructed wetlands treating greywater: the effect of operating conditions and seasonal temperature decline12
Elucidating morphological effects in membrane mineral fouling using real-time particle imaging and impedance spectroscopy12
Functionalized hexagonal boron nitride sheets and charge triggered interpenetrating polymer network based membranes work in tandem towards water remediation11
Recent progress in 2D and 3D metal–organic framework-based membranes for water sustainability11
Enhancing energy recovery of wastewater treatment plants through hydrothermal liquefaction11
Biotransformation and partitioning of structurally different PFAS by wastewater microbial consortia11
Environmentally benign carbon dots with M II /M III -LDHs for high-efficiency zinc ion removal: ad11
Potential of easily prepared low-cost rice husk biochar and burnt clay composite for the removal of methylene blue dye from contaminated water11
Charting the future of wastewater-based epidemiology for vector-borne diseases: opportunities, challenges, and climate-driven needs11
Particle association and size fraction of molecular viral fecal pollution indicators in wastewater11
Adsorption and co-adsorption mechanisms of p-nitrophenol and Pb(ii) on magnetic carbon aerogel in water11
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Comparison of disinfection in intermittently mixed (6 am–6 pm) and continuously mixed high rate algal ponds treating domestic wastewater in winter10
Release and migration of Pb from Pb(ii) and Pb(iv) compounds in the presence of microbiological activity10
Role of inner-sphere complexation in phosphate removal by metal–organic frameworks: experimental and theoretical investigation10
Isothermal amplification as a water safety tool: rapid detection of viruses in surface water and wastewater10
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Measuring heat transfer processes in gully pots for real-time estimation of accumulated sediment depths10
Electrochemical biosensors: rapid detection methods in wastewater-based epidemiology research10
Investigation of the effect of Al2O3/water nanofluid on the performance of a thermoelectric cooler to harvest water from humid air10
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Functional guild dynamics in a single-sludge shortcut nitrogen and phosphorus removal reactor: a modeling study10
The rapid start-up of AGS by inoculating seed granular sludge in treatment of industrial park wastewater: performance evaluation and structural characterization10
Emerging investigator series: modeling of wastewater treatment bioprocesses: current development and future opportunities9
Adsorbent modified constructed wetlands for advanced removal of bulk organics and heavy metals from municipal wastewater effluent9
Degradation of benzotriazole and benzothiazole with the UV-activated peracetic acid process: performance, mechanism and transformation pathway9
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Fiber-optic thin film chemical sensor of 2,4 dinitro-1-chlorobenzene and carbon quantum dots for the point-of-care detection of hydrazine in water samples9
Superhydrophobic nanoparticle-coated PVDF–HFP membranes with enhanced flux, anti-fouling and anti-wetting performance for direct contact membrane distillation-based desalination9
Comparison of carbon sources in a partial denitrification/anammox MBBR using glycerol, acetate, and methanol9
Comparative analysis of culture- and ddPCR-based wastewater surveillance for carbapenem-resistant bacteria9
Integrated chitosan-based polyelectrolyte membranes and microwave-assisted advanced oxidation processes for sustainable coir retting wastewater treatment9
Efficient capture of phosphate from wastewater by a recyclable ionic liquid functionalized polyacrylonitrile fiber: a typical “release and catch” mechanism9
Enhanced removal efficiency of Tetradesmus obliquus for nevirapine removal via co-substrate supplementation: removal mechanisms, relative gene expression and metabolomics9
Sustainably closed loop recycling of hierarchically porous polymer microbeads for efficient removal of cationic dyes9
Effect of PAC-embedded fillers coupled with electrochemical systems on nitrogen transfer pathways and removal9
Sources and ecological risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in water and air of the Yangtze River9
Bioremediation of uranium contaminated sites through the formation of U(vi) phosphate (bio)minerals9
Continuous floc image analyser (C-FIA) for tracking floc particle dynamics during coagulation–flocculation–settling processes9
Bacterial repair and recovery after UV LED disinfection: implications for water reuse9
Evaluation of environmental performance and selection of the most suitable system for MFCs with different electron acceptors by life cycle assessment and PROMETHEE approach8
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The removal of Cd(ii) by the UV/permanganate process: role of continuously in situ formed MnO2 and reactive species8
Oxidation of sulfides following anaerobic municipal wastewater treatment for non-potable reuse applications8
Impact of Al and Mn doping on the catalytic activity of magnetite spinel for sulfamethoxazole degradation: kinetics and toxicity assessment8
Lithium recovery from U.S. oil and gas produced waters: resource quality and siting considerations8
Prediction of organic groundwater contaminant degradation during medium pressure UV/NO3 treatment8
The impact of cationic polymer dosage on aerobic granular sludge formation and system performance8
Emerging investigator series: are we undervaluing septage? Rethinking septage management for nutrient recovery and environmental protection8
Occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water: a review8
Comprehensive review of PFAS occurrence, regulatory frameworks, analytical, and remediation methodologies: emphasis on the Arabian Gulf and arid regions8
Susceptibility of enveloped and non-enveloped viruses to ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV-LED) irradiation and implications for virus inactivation mechanisms8
Lognormal distributions capture site-specific variability in enteric virus concentrations in wastewater8
Impact of nitrite on the formation of trichloronitromethane during the UV-LED/chlorine process8
Water decontamination under high salinity using the TiO2 NT/PbO2–Cu electrochemical oxidation system: kinetics mechanism and DFT studies8
Disparities in potential nitrate exposures within Iowa public water systems8
Inactivation mechanisms of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica by free residual chlorine8
Removal of sulfides and sulfur recovery from anaerobically treated secondary wastewater using anion exchange8
Impact of replacement per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on an indirect potable water reuse scheme8
Wastewater irrigation impacts on seed germination and seedling growth of rice ( Oryza sativa ), tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum 8
Occurrence, removal efficiency and exposure assessment of bisphenols in drinking water treatment plants7
Online monitoring of bromate in treated wastewater: implications for potable water reuse7
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Fabrication of a graphene oxide-embedded separation bilayer composite nanofiltration membrane using a combination of layer-by-layer self-assembly and interfacial polymerization7
Optical and molecular characteristics of urban wastewater dissolved organic matter: insights into their correlations7
A report on arsenic removal from water via adsorption of an arsenomolybdate complex on S–CuFe2O4 adsorbents7
Improvement of sludge dewatering by calcium peroxide activated with pyrite: performances, mechanisms and implications7
Synergetic effect of photocatalysis and peroxymonosulfate activation by CoTiO3/SBA-15, NiTiO3/SBA-15 and Fe2TiO5/SBA-15 for efficient photocatalytic removal7
Emerging investigator series: moving beyond resilience by considering antifragility in potable water systems7
Tracking performance and disturbance in decentralized wastewater treatment systems with fluorescence spectroscopy7
Efficient removal of aqueous Cr( vi ) using sulfur-modified biochar derived from anaerobic digestate: synergistic mechanism for reduction and sorptio7
Organic micropollutant removal in stormwater: a review of treatment performance7
Source to tap investigation of natural organic matter in non-disinfected drinking water distribution systems7
Sustainable high-efficiency removal of cationic and anionic dyes using new super adsorbent biochar: performance, isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic evaluation7
Synergistic effect by supported activated carbon between functional groups and metal oxygen vacancies: enhancing ibuprofen degradation by improving ozone mass transfer7
Improved methanogenesis from aqueous pyrolysis liquid (APL) by inoculum selection and pre-ozonation7
In silico environmental risk assessment of fate and effects of pharmaceuticals and their TPs generated and treated by coupling tertiary processes in hospital wastewater7
Optimization of amine functionalization of MCM-41 for its covalent decoration in nanofiltration membranes for purification of saline- and micropollutant-contaminated feeds7
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Characterization of the nitrogen-transforming microbial community in the biofilms of a full-scale rotating biological contactor system treating wastewater from a fresh market building7
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Solving the biofouling problem of uranium extraction from seawater by plasma technology7
Enhanced data-driven monitoring of wastewater treatment plants using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test7
Modeling risk dynamics of contaminants of emerging concern in a temperate-region wastewater effluent-dominated stream7
Quantifying drought-driven temperature impacts on ozone disinfection credit and bromate control7
Synthesis of Fe3+/Ce3+-doped poly(para-phenylenediamine) adsorbents and their application in the removal of fluorides, arsenites and pathogens from water7
Review of quantitative microbial risk assessments for potable water reuse7
Synergistic impact of rice husk biomass derived carbon supports on the performance of biogenic Fe0-catalyzed advanced oxidation processes for oxytetracycline remediation7
Graphene oxide-based probe for detecting deltamethrin and emamectin benzoate pesticides in agricultural run-off7
Heavy metal leaching from stormwater control measures – insights into field and lab prestressed media and road-deposited sediments7
Nanocomposites of zirconia@activated carbon derived from a hazelnut shell for the adsorption of tetracyclines from water7
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The efficacy of Pb, As(v) and Sb(iii) removal by biochar is determined by solution chemistry7
Permeate microbiome reflects the biofilm microbial community in a gravity-driven woven-fiber microfiltration (WFMF) system for wastewater treatment7
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Assessment of the long-term user experience of Tiger Worm Toilets using the Sanitation-Related Quality of Life (SanQoL) Index7
From defence to damage: the impact of seawater passivation on microbially influenced corrosion in CuNi 70/30 alloy6
Emerging trends in membrane-based wastewater treatment: electrospun nanofibers and reticular porous adsorbents as key components6
Combining a daily temperature pattern analysis and a heat-pulse system to estimate sediment depths in sewer systems6
Energy-saving scheduling for multiple water intake pumping stations in water treatment plants based on personalized federated deep reinforcement learning6
Correction: Kinetics and mechanism of hydrolysis of PF6 accelerated by H+ or Al3+ in aqueous solution6
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The synergy between particles and biofilms that drives drinking water discolouration processes in PVC pipes6
Role of co-existing anions in non-radical and radical processes of carbocatalyzed persulfate activation for acetaminophen degradation6
Environmental application of dicarboxylated hairy cellulose crosslinked with calcium for removal and confining of Pb(ii)6
Sustainable water management through integrated technologies and circular resource recovery6
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Correction: Improved VRC-3R model for bulk water residual chlorine decay in the UV/Cl2 process for a water distribution network6
Building-level wastewater surveillance as an early warning system for COVID-19 outbreaks in congregate living settings6
Magnetic copper hexacyanoferrate core–shell nanoparticles for effective cesium removal from aqueous solutions6
Impact of the surface aging of potable water plastic pipes on their lead deposition characteristics6
Comment on “Shallow Shell SSTA63 resin: a rapid approach to remediation of hazardous nitrate” by E. Çendik, M. Saygı, Y. K. Recepoğlu and Ö. Arar, Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Tech6
Sustainable innovation in nanotechnology-based water treatment: aligning climate change adaptation with industrial ecology and CSR goals6
Investigating substrate impact on electroactive biofilm performance in low-cost, single-chamber microbial electrolysis cells for biosensing6
Correction: Effects of long-term and incremental exposure to toxic pollutants on the current generation and microbial communities of electrochemically active bacteria6
Techno-economic and life cycle assessment of an integrated electrocoagulation process for sustainable treatment of arsenic and fluoride contaminated groundwater6
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Experimental study on progressive freeze-concentration based desalination employing a rectangular channel crystallizer6
Minimizing biological sludge generation in a sidestream enhanced biological phosphorus removal (S2EBPR) system: full-scale evaluation and modeling insights6
Effects of human activities and climate change on water quality and health risks of typical urban rivers in arid/semi-arid areas: a ten-year historical analysis6
Evaluation and comparison of UV/H2O2 and adsorption on active carbon as a tertiary wastewater treatment for pharmaceutical removal within a small WWTP: a pilot study6
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UV exposure to PET microplastics increases their downward mobility in stormwater biofilters undergoing freeze–thaw cycles6
Advancing the understanding of mainstream shortcut nitrogen removal: resource efficiency, carbon redirection, and plant capacity6
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Reduction of haloacetonitrile-associated risk by adjustment of distribution system pH6
Enhancing ammonium oxidation fluxes and nitritation efficiencies in MABRs: a modeling study6
Optimization of color, lignin, and total phenol removal from pulp and paper wastewater using immobilized laccase: a Taguchi approach6
Construction of a hetero-junction recyclable composite photocatalyst from aluminum-based waste/magnetite for efficient carbamate insecticide oxidation6
Essential role of sunlight irradiation in aqueous micropollutant transformations: influence of the water matrix and changes in toxicities6
Trihalomethane, haloacetic acid, and haloacetonitrile behaviors in water heater storage tanks6
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Antimicrobial peptide-functionalized polyhydroxyalkanoate bio-beads as a bactericidal material for water disinfection6
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Wastewater surveillance for public health: Quo Vadis?6
Highly effective removal of sulfamethoxazole by Na2CO3-modified biochar derived from sorghum straw and sewage sludge5
Advances and challenges in remediation technologies for uranium/radium-contaminated groundwater5
Pyrolysis of municipal sewage sludge: challenges, opportunities and new valorization routes for biochar, bio-oil, and pyrolysis gas5
Detection and infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 in Korean municipal wastewater facilities and characterization of environmental factors influencing wastewater-bound SARS-CoV-25
Efficient removal of piperazine by catalytic wet air oxidation using RuNiCe/γ-Al2O3-activated carbon5
Investigating water quality and preservation strategies in Abuja's distribution system: a Nigerian case study5
Examining the conditioning factors that influence material shear strength of particle deposits in a full-scale drinking water distribution laboratory5
Spatiotemporal profiling of chemicals of emerging concern in a megacity: a case study of Lagos, Nigeria5
Ultrafiltration behavior of CuO particles synthesized without and with different surfactants using PAN and PES membranes5
Emerging investigator series: post-synthesis modification of reverse osmosis membranes for the enhanced separation of small neutral molecules5
Impact of UV intensity, water temperature, and turbidity on solar disinfection efficiency: insights from moderated mediation analysis using the Johnson–Neyman technique5
Stormwater subsurface gravel wetland hydraulics, phosphorus retention, and chloride dynamics in cold climates5
Practical considerations for the electrochemical denitrification of real wastewater5
Effects of heating temperature and water age on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water5
Addressing main challenges in the tertiary treatment of urban wastewater: are homogeneous photodriven AOPs the answer?5
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Use of materials containing zerovalent iron nanoparticles for PFAS removal from water. A critical review5
Quantitative microbial risk assessment of the impact of drought and seasonality on a de facto reuse system in Southern Nevada, USA5
Nanobubbles can modulate microbial communities and sedimentary ecosystem during the treatment of pond water5
Characterization of activated sludge in wastewater treatment processes using front-face excitation–emission matrix (FF-EEM) fluorescence spectroscopy5
Performance of biochars for the elimination of trace organic contaminants and metals from urban stormwater5
Emerging investigator series: impacts of aeration flow rates and bubble sizes on PFOA/PFOS removal in electrocoagulation5
Enzyme-coated biochar as a sustainable solution for water and wastewater treatment5
Human exposure to phthalate esters via ingestion of municipal drinking water from automatic water purifiers: levels, sources, and risks5
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Research advancements in the treatment of wastewater containing pollutants in printed circuit board production5
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In situ dopamine-driven copper nanoparticle-/thiol-modified superhydrophobic ceramic membranes for oil–water separation and membrane contamination control5
Probing into the mechanisms of disinfection by-product formation from natural organic matter and model compounds after UV/chlorine treatment5
Preparation and characterization of ZIF-8 and ZIF-67 engineered PVDF mixed-matrix membranes: stability enhancement in pervaporation study5
A direct Z-scheme heterojunction g-C3N4/α-Fe2O3 nanocomposite for enhanced polymer-containing oilfield sewage degradation under visible light5
Enhanced combined sewer overflow treatment by rapid magnetic flocculation–magnetic sedimentation: efficiency and mechanism5
Best Papers from 2022 published in the Environmental Science journals of the Royal Society of Chemistry5
A metal organic framework decorated 2-dimensional nanomaterial based nanocomposite photocatalyst for photocatalytic degradation of dyes from textile industry wastewater5
Source apportionment of organotin pollution in different types of drinking water from megacity communities using multiple receptor models: a case study in Shanghai, China5
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