Sustainable Water Management. Novel Treatment Technologies and Practices

Table of Contents

Part I: Vision, Challenges, and Strategic Frameworks
1. A Global Overview of Sustainable Water Management Challenges, Frameworks, and Policy-Driven Technological Shifts

Part II: Advanced Treatment Technologies for Sustainable Water Systems
2. Sustainable Desalination Approaches and Brine Management Strategies for Freshwater Production in Water-Stressed Regions
3. Forward Osmosis and Pressure-Retarded Osmosis: Emerging Membrane Platforms for Low-Energy Desalination

Part III: Breakthroughs in Membrane Science for Water Treatment
4. Advanced Anti-Fouling and Biodegradable Membrane Materials: Innovations in Material Science and Fabrication Technologies
5. Understanding Membrane Fouling: Mechanisms, Transport Physics, and Mitigation Strategies
6. Smart and Selective Membrane Technologies for the Removal of Micropollutants and Trace Metals from Wastewater systems
7. Bio-Inspired and Multifunctional Membranes: Design Strategies for Fouling Resistance and Catalytic Water Treatment

Part IV: Complementary Treatment Technologies for Complex Contaminants
8. Advanced Adsorption and Ion Exchange Technologies for Removing Complex and Emerging Pollutants from Water Sources
9. Electrochemical Processes for Treating Contaminants in Industrial and Municipal Wastewaters

Part V: Digital Innovations and Smart Monitoring
10. Digital Twin and IoT-Enabled Smart Water Treatment Systems: Foundations, Frameworks, and Applications
11. AI-Driven Predictive Modeling and Real-Time Optimization in Water Systems

Part VI: Contaminants of Emerging Concern and Health Risk Management
12. Treatment and Risk Mitigation of Emerging Water Contaminants Including PFAS, Microplastics, and Pharmaceuticals

Part VII: Water Use Efficiency and Circularity in Industrial Systems
13. Circular Economy in Industrial Water Use: Approaches to Water Recovery, Recycling, and Sustainable Effluent Treatment

Part VIII: Resilience Building and Public Participation
14. Building Climate-Resilient Water Systems: Strategies for Water Security Amidst Urbanization and Environmental Change
15. Policy Innovation, Financing Mechanisms, and Community Participation for Scaling Sustainable Water Solutions

Part IX: Future Horizons and Transformational Pathways in Water Treatment Innovation
16. Emerging Frontiers in Water Treatment Technologies, Research Integration, and Global Collaboration Pathways
17. Next-Generation Smart Water Solutions for Water Security and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Authors

Shiao-Shing Chen National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan.

Professor Shiao-Shing Chen is a professor at the Institute of Environmental Engineering and Management, National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech), Taiwan. Prof. Chen earned his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Central Florida, USA, in 1998. His research focuses on membrane separation processes, physicochemical treatment methods, and environmental nanotechnology. He leads the Water Treatment Technology Laboratory at Taipei Tech, contributing significantly to the field of environmental engineering. Throughout his career, Prof. Chen has published over 140 peer-reviewed articles. Prof. Chen's work has been recognized through various awards, including the Outstanding Research Award at Taipei Tech. His expertise and leadership continue to influence the field of environmental engineering, particularly in the development of innovative water treatment technologies.?

Saikat Sinha Ray SRM University-AP, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kattankulathur, India.

Dr. Saikat Sinha Ray is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering at SRM University-AP, India. He obtained his PhD from National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan, and his research focuses on water treatment, saltwater management, water purification, and digital solutions for environmental sustainability. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary research focused on PFAS removal and IoT-driven smart solutions for water management.

Nguyen Cong Nguyen Da Lat University, Vietnam.

Dr. Nguyen Cong Nguyen is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Dalat University, Vietnam. His research focuses on advanced membrane technologies for water and wastewater treatment, including forward osmosis, membrane bioreactors, and desalination processes.? Dr. Nguyen has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications, accumulating more than 3000 citations. ?In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Nguyen is actively involved in academic collaborations and has participated in various international conferences and projects, furthering the development of sustainable water treatment solutions.

Amit Kumar Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, School of Hydrology and Water Resources, Nanjing, China.

Dr. Amit Kumar is a Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology. He obtained his M.Tech and PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and conducted his postdoctoral research at Hohai University, China. Dr. Kumar's research spans the ecological health of aquatic habitats, water quality modeling, and water security practices to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. He has published five books, including Elsevier's Climate Change in the Himalayas, and is an advisory board member for the Elsevier journal Ecological Indicators.