Uttam Biswas Antu , Md. Saiful Islam , Sujat Ahmed , Md. Arifuzzaman , Sawmitra Saha , Puja Rani Mitu , Aditya Raj Sarkar , Nor Aida Mahiddin , Zulhilmi Ismail , Khalid A. Ibrahim , Abubakr M. Idris
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Abstract
Water sets our planet apart from all others we know of. Although the global supply of fresh water is sufficient to meet current and future water demands, its distribution in terms of location and timing is uneven. Many regions face shortages of freshwater resources and cannot fulfill domestic, economic, and environmental needs. In these areas, the scarcity of clean water for drinking and sanitation hampers human health and productivity, thereby limiting economic growth and the preservation of a clean environment and healthy ecosystems. Currently, 7 % of the global population resides in water-scarce regions, and this situation is expected to worsen as the world's population reaches 9 billion by 2050, with 67 % living in urban areas. Efficient water use in agriculture is vital for food security, environmental protection, and economic viability. Conventional water management methods are inadequate for addressing emerging challenges, necessitating advanced technologies such as sensors, artificial intelligence, remote sensing, nanotechnology, and desalination. Innovative technologies offer real-time monitoring and precise resource distribution to improve water management, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. However, widespread adoption faces challenges such as cost, regulatory issues, technological complexity, and infrastructure limitations. Addressing data privacy, cybersecurity, and equitable access to technology is also crucial. This article provides comprehensive coverage of these innovative technologies and tools, considering the operational characteristics of emerging technologies and the existing technology gap. Overall, this study examines innovations in water management technology, highlights ongoing research, identifies gaps, and offers recommendations for policymakers, water utilities, and researchers.
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The Journal of Water Process Engineering aims to publish refereed, high-quality research papers with significant novelty and impact in all areas of the engineering of water and wastewater processing . Papers on advanced and novel treatment processes and technologies are particularly welcome. The Journal considers papers in areas such as nanotechnology and biotechnology applications in water, novel oxidation and separation processes, membrane processes (except those for desalination) , catalytic processes for the removal of water contaminants, sustainable processes, water reuse and recycling, water use and wastewater minimization, integrated/hybrid technology, process modeling of water treatment and novel treatment processes. Submissions on the subject of adsorbents, including standard measurements of adsorption kinetics and equilibrium will only be considered if there is a genuine case for novelty and contribution, for example highly novel, sustainable adsorbents and their use: papers on activated carbon-type materials derived from natural matter, or surfactant-modified clays and related minerals, would not fulfil this criterion. The Journal particularly welcomes contributions involving environmentally, economically and socially sustainable technology for water treatment, including those which are energy-efficient, with minimal or no chemical consumption, and capable of water recycling and reuse that minimizes the direct disposal of wastewater to the aquatic environment. Papers that describe novel ideas for solving issues related to water quality and availability are also welcome, as are those that show the transfer of techniques from other disciplines. The Journal will consider papers dealing with processes for various water matrices including drinking water (except desalination), domestic, urban and industrial wastewaters, in addition to their residues. It is expected that the journal will be of particular relevance to chemical and process engineers working in the field. The Journal welcomes Full Text papers, Short Communications, State-of-the-Art Reviews and Letters to Editors and Case Studies
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