Themed collection Protecting Our Water Collection

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Open Access Frontier

Urban stormwater capture for water supply: look out for persistent, mobile and toxic substances

Urban stormwater is a source of persistent, mobile and toxic substances, however the risk for water resources is unknown.

Graphical abstract: Urban stormwater capture for water supply: look out for persistent, mobile and toxic substances
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Feature Article

Advances in special wettable materials for adsorption separation of high-viscosity crude oil/water mixtures

Separation and recovery strategies of high-viscosity crude oil through regulating surface wettability, designing pore structures and reducing crude oil viscosity.

Graphical abstract: Advances in special wettable materials for adsorption separation of high-viscosity crude oil/water mixtures
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Review Article

Advances in harvesting water and energy from ubiquitous atmospheric moisture

Sorbent-assisted AWH and moisture-enabled energy generation are reviewed in parallel to reveal the correlation between these two technologies.

Graphical abstract: Advances in harvesting water and energy from ubiquitous atmospheric moisture
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Review Article

An overview of atmospheric water harvesting methods, the inevitable path of the future in water supply

Although science has made great strides in recent years, access to fresh water remains a major challenge for humanity due to water shortage for two-thirds of the world's population.

Graphical abstract: An overview of atmospheric water harvesting methods, the inevitable path of the future in water supply
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Review Article

Recent advances in interfacial solar vapor generation: clean water production and beyond

This review summarizes the recent progress in interfacial solar vapor generation, which was first proposed in 2014. The technique shows great potential for decentralized desalination applications using ubiquitous and renewable solar energy.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in interfacial solar vapor generation: clean water production and beyond
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Review Article

Bubble-propelled micro/nanomotors: a robust platform for the detection of environmental pollutants and biosensing

Recently, bubble-propelled micro/nanomotors have been considered as the cutting-edge micro/nano-sensing tools that use their unique features for fast detection of various hazardous environmental pollutants and biosensing.

Graphical abstract: Bubble-propelled micro/nanomotors: a robust platform for the detection of environmental pollutants and biosensing
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Review Article

Water treatment using stimuli-responsive polymers

Stimuli-responsive polymers are a new category of smart materials used in water treatment via a stimuli-induced purification process and subsequent regeneration processes.

Graphical abstract: Water treatment using stimuli-responsive polymers
Open Access Tutorial Review

Current trends in the detection and removal of heavy metal ions using functional materials

The shortage of freshwater resources caused by heavy metal pollution is an acute global issue, which has a great impact on environmental protection and human health.

Graphical abstract: Current trends in the detection and removal of heavy metal ions using functional materials
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Tutorial Review

Review of analytical techniques for arsenic detection and determination in drinking water

This review presents an overview of various analytical techniques for arsenic determination in drinking water, and will enhance awareness and appreciation of their role in informing and protecting our environment and water resources, globally.

Graphical abstract: Review of analytical techniques for arsenic detection and determination in drinking water
Open Access Critical Review

Metal oxide-based electrochemical sensors for pesticide detection in water and food samples: a review

The increasing need for food and agricultural resources necessitates using pesticides to protect plants, but this approach also poses pesticide poisoning and environmental hazards.

Graphical abstract: Metal oxide-based electrochemical sensors for pesticide detection in water and food samples: a review
Critical Review

Modeling the hydrological benefits of green roof systems: applications and future needs

Green roof contributes to urban stormwater management.

Graphical abstract: Modeling the hydrological benefits of green roof systems: applications and future needs
Open Access Critical Review

Next generation decentralized water systems: a water-energy-infrastructure-human nexus (WEIHN) approach

This review highlights the pressing need for sustainable water management strategies within the water-energy-infrastructure-human nexus, and accentuates the critical roles of infrastructure and human engagement for sustainable water management.

Graphical abstract: Next generation decentralized water systems: a water-energy-infrastructure-human nexus (WEIHN) approach
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Critical Review

Sustainable design of water–energy–food nexus: a literature review

The water–energy–food nexus aims to achieve sustainable development by meeting present needs while safeguarding the capacity of future generations.

Graphical abstract: Sustainable design of water–energy–food nexus: a literature review
From the themed collection: RSC Sustainability Recent Review Articles
Open Access Critical Review

Antibiotic resistance in urban stormwater: a review of the dissemination of resistance elements, their impact, and management opportunities

Traditional stormwater infrastructure facilitates the transport of antibiotic resistance genes while green stormwater infrastructure may capture the genes and promote horizontal gene transfer.

Graphical abstract: Antibiotic resistance in urban stormwater: a review of the dissemination of resistance elements, their impact, and management opportunities
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Critical Review

Preservation, storage, and sample preparation methods for freshwater microplastics – a comprehensive review

Sampling, storage, preservation, pre-treatment, and extraction are essential components of microplastic detection. Hence, to obtain an accurate representation of microplastics, it is crucial to carefully choose the most suitable pre-analysis methods.

Graphical abstract: Preservation, storage, and sample preparation methods for freshwater microplastics – a comprehensive review
Open Access Critical Review

Devising a people-friendly test kit for overcoming challenges in the assessment of water quality and analysis of water pollution in the river Ganga

This article provides an inclusive understanding of the factors responsible for the water quality deterioration of Ganga, the activities by people towards harming the water quality and available test kits for determining the toxic pollutants.

Graphical abstract: Devising a people-friendly test kit for overcoming challenges in the assessment of water quality and analysis of water pollution in the river Ganga
From the themed collection: RSC Sustainability Recent Review Articles
Critical Review

Carbon nanomaterial-based membranes for water and wastewater treatment under electrochemical assistance

Carbon nanomaterial-based membranes exhibit fascinating permselectivity for water and wastewater treatment, and their performance could be further improved under electrochemical assistance, benefiting from their good electrical conductivity.

Graphical abstract: Carbon nanomaterial-based membranes for water and wastewater treatment under electrochemical assistance
From the themed collection: Nanomaterial applications in water
Open Access Critical Review

Fluoride contamination, consequences and removal techniques in water: a review

Fluoride contamination has created a drinking water crisis globally.

Graphical abstract: Fluoride contamination, consequences and removal techniques in water: a review
Open Access Edge Article

Detection and differentiation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water using a fluorescent imprint-and-report sensor array

We report the development of a high throughput differential PFAS sensing platform using dynamic combinatorial libraries as sensors, with sensing at the lowest concentrations and in the most complex mixtures reported to date via fluorescence methods.

Graphical abstract: Detection and differentiation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water using a fluorescent imprint-and-report sensor array
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
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Water quality trade-offs for risk management interventions in a green building

Summary of the water sampling locations, water quality parameters monitored, and intervention methods performed.

Graphical abstract: Water quality trade-offs for risk management interventions in a green building
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Paper

The Alaska permanent fund dividend increases residential payments for water services

Alaska has the lowest rate of access to in-home water services in the United States.

Graphical abstract: The Alaska permanent fund dividend increases residential payments for water services
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Paper

Quaternary ammonia compounds in disinfectant products: evaluating the potential for promoting antibiotic resistance and disrupting wastewater treatment plant performance

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are a class of compounds that were widely used as disinfectants during the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to be used as disinfecting agents.

Graphical abstract: Quaternary ammonia compounds in disinfectant products: evaluating the potential for promoting antibiotic resistance and disrupting wastewater treatment plant performance
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
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Core–shell Ag@polypyrrole for synchronous pre-enrichment and immobilization of iodine (I, IO3) from liquid radioactive wastes

A core–shell silver-encapsulated polypyrrole, Ag@PPy, was prepared via in situ synthesis for simultaneous efficient adsorption and immobilization of iodide and iodate.

Graphical abstract: Core–shell Ag@polypyrrole for synchronous pre-enrichment and immobilization of iodine (I−, IO3−) from liquid radioactive wastes
From the themed collection: Nanomaterial applications in water
Open Access Paper

Polyamidoxime (PAO) granules for solar-enhanced uranium extraction from seawater

Extracting uranium (U(VI)) from seawater can effectively solve the shortage of uranium resources on land.

Graphical abstract: Polyamidoxime (PAO) granules for solar-enhanced uranium extraction from seawater
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Paper

Microplastic distribution and ecological risks: investigating road dust and stormwater runoff across land uses

This study in Melbourne, Australia, reveals higher levels of microplastic pollution in industrial areas compared to commercial or residential areas. Stormwater runoff is identified as the main pathway for transporting MPs from road dust to aquatic ecosystems.

Graphical abstract: Microplastic distribution and ecological risks: investigating road dust and stormwater runoff across land uses
From the themed collection: Traffic non-exhaust substances
Open Access Paper

A luminescent cationic MOF and its polymer composite membrane elicit selective sensing of antibiotics and pesticides in water

Medicines and pesticides are being used excessively, misused, or abused in recent times, resulting in major environmental contamination and, more specifically, water pollution.

Graphical abstract: A luminescent cationic MOF and its polymer composite membrane elicit selective sensing of antibiotics and pesticides in water
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Paper

A stochastic approach for assessing the chronic environmental risk generated by wet-weather events from integrated urban wastewater systems

Environmental chronic risk generated by wet-weather discharges compared to final effluent was stochastically assessed, also from a climate-change perspective, stressing their growing contribution for many (micro-)pollutants.

Graphical abstract: A stochastic approach for assessing the chronic environmental risk generated by wet-weather events from integrated urban wastewater systems
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Paper

Non-targeted identification and semi-quantitation of emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in US rainwater

Analysis of precipitation finds many emerging PFAS.

Graphical abstract: Non-targeted identification and semi-quantitation of emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in US rainwater
Open Access Paper

The emission of low pH water from Gulf of Mexico seeps as revealed by δ13C–CO2 and methane oxidation data

During investigations of aerobic methane oxidation, this study found that seafloor seeps emit low pH water alongside methane. This discovery was revealed through isotopic measurement and model experiments.

Graphical abstract: The emission of low pH water from Gulf of Mexico seeps as revealed by δ13C–CO2 and methane oxidation data
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Paper

Layer-wise physicochemical and elemental distribution in an urban river water, Bangladesh: potential pollution, sources, and human health risk assessment

Surface and deep water samples of the Buriganga River were measured to assess the water quality, pollution level, elemental sources, and their potential ecological and human health risks.

Graphical abstract: Layer-wise physicochemical and elemental distribution in an urban river water, Bangladesh: potential pollution, sources, and human health risk assessment
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Paper

Predictive capability of THM models for drinking water treatment and distribution

This work evaluates generalizability of THM models and provides a framework to promote cohesive and collaborative model development efforts moving forward.

Graphical abstract: Predictive capability of THM models for drinking water treatment and distribution
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
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Impact of the surface aging of potable water plastic pipes on their lead deposition characteristics

The use of plastic potable water pipes to replace corroded metallic plumbing and construct new potable water plumbing systems is rapidly increasing due to the low cost, noncorrosive characteristics, and easy installation of plastic water pipes.

Graphical abstract: Impact of the surface aging of potable water plastic pipes on their lead deposition characteristics
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Paper

Full-spectrum utilization of solar energy for simultaneous CO2 reduction and seawater desalination

To address the underutilization of infrared light in photocatalysis, a synergistic CO2 photoreduction and seawater desalination system was developed, which exhibited a good bifunctional performance.

Graphical abstract: Full-spectrum utilization of solar energy for simultaneous CO2 reduction and seawater desalination
From the themed collection: Carbon Dioxide utilisation
Open Access Paper

Industrial lignins as efficient biosorbents for Cr(VI) water remediation: transforming a waste into an added value material

Effective Cr(VI) water remediation can be obtained by using industrial lignins and lignin-based materials from a circular economy perspective.

Graphical abstract: Industrial lignins as efficient biosorbents for Cr(vi) water remediation: transforming a waste into an added value material
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Paper

Prioritizing toxic shock threats to sewage treatment plants from down-the-drain industrial chemical spills: the RAVEN STREAM online tool

The RAVEN STREAM online tool aims to help sewage treatment plants (STPs) identify and manage industrial chemicals used upstream that, if spilled, could cause a toxic shock to the STP microorganisms utilized in the wastewater treatment process.

Graphical abstract: Prioritizing toxic shock threats to sewage treatment plants from down-the-drain industrial chemical spills: the RAVEN STREAM online tool
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Paper

Conceptualizing turbidity for aquatic ecosystems in the context of sustainable development goals

The novelty of the work: understanding turbidity and its relationship to UN SDGs.

Graphical abstract: Conceptualizing turbidity for aquatic ecosystems in the context of sustainable development goals
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Paper

Highly effective nanoparticle removal in plant-based water filters

Water treatment plants offer the opportunity to reduce the exposure of humans to nanoparticle contamination. An affinity-based filter made from natural materials and Moringa oleifera seed protein achieves high removals of various nanoparticles.

Graphical abstract: Highly effective nanoparticle removal in plant-based water filters
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Paper

Flow cytometry for on-line microbial regrowth monitoring in a membrane filtration plant: pilot-scale case study for wastewater reuse

With the use of on-line flow cytometric fingerprinting, we confirmed that cell densities in a RO permeate were caused by bacterial regrowth in the piping, and that there was no problem with the integrity of the membrane and resulting water quality.

Graphical abstract: Flow cytometry for on-line microbial regrowth monitoring in a membrane filtration plant: pilot-scale case study for wastewater reuse
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Paper

Nanobubbles can modulate microbial communities and sedimentary ecosystem during the treatment of pond water

Nanobubbles are applied in diverse water-treatment technologies.

Graphical abstract: Nanobubbles can modulate microbial communities and sedimentary ecosystem during the treatment of pond water
Open Access Paper

Exposures and potential health implications of contaminant mixtures in linked source water, finished drinking water, and tapwater from public-supply drinking water systems in Minneapolis/St. Paul area, USA

Mixtures of contaminants are observed in public-supply drinking water. Frequent exceedances of human-health advisories indicate potential cumulative risk to vulnerable subpopulations and the continued need for broad chemical assessments in tapwater.

Graphical abstract: Exposures and potential health implications of contaminant mixtures in linked source water, finished drinking water, and tapwater from public-supply drinking water systems in Minneapolis/St. Paul area, USA
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Paper

Resolving the controls over the production and emission of ice-nucleating particles in sea spray

Oceans emit ice-nucleating particles (INPs) which freeze supercooled cloud droplets, modifying clouds. We added dead biomass of three phytoplankton to seawater. Each time, this stimulated INP production in the water and INP emissions in sea spray.

Graphical abstract: Resolving the controls over the production and emission of ice-nucleating particles in sea spray
Open Access Paper

Development of diffusive gradients in thin-films with mixed binding gels for in situ monitoring of artificial sweeteners in waters

The extensive use of artificial sweeteners (ASs) has raised concerns regarding their presence, fate, and detrimental effects in water resources.

Graphical abstract: Development of diffusive gradients in thin-films with mixed binding gels for in situ monitoring of artificial sweeteners in waters
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Paper

A field-validated equilibrium passive sampler for the monitoring of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sediment pore water and surface water

A simple equilibrium passive sampler, consisting of water in an inert container capped with a rate-limiting barrier, for the monitoring of PFAS in sediment pore water and surface water was developed and tested through a series of laboratory and field experiments.

Graphical abstract: A field-validated equilibrium passive sampler for the monitoring of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sediment pore water and surface water
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Paper

Biogeochemical and hydrologic synergy control mercury fate in an arid land river-reservoir system

Methylmercury formed in anoxic reservoirs associates with organic-rich particles and is exported downstream.

Graphical abstract: Biogeochemical and hydrologic synergy control mercury fate in an arid land river-reservoir system
Paper

A highly adaptive real-time water wave sensing array for marine applications

A thin-film cross-vertical double-layer electrode array is uniquely proposed, and this flexible sensor device can be combined with signal processing links and display terminals to form a complete usable maritime sensing system.

Graphical abstract: A highly adaptive real-time water wave sensing array for marine applications
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Paper

Spatiotemporal trends and characteristics of microplastic contamination in a large river-dominated estuary

Microplastics (MPs) are emerging contaminants in aquatic ecosystems and have caused substantial concern worldwide.

Graphical abstract: Spatiotemporal trends and characteristics of microplastic contamination in a large river-dominated estuary
From the themed collection: Contaminant remediation and fate
Paper

A novel environment-tolerant hydrogel via a combination effect of a polyurethane coating and hygroscopic salt for underwater monitoring

A combination effect of a polyurethane coating and hygroscopic lithium chloride endows various hydrogels with more adaptability to harsh environments.

Graphical abstract: A novel environment-tolerant hydrogel via a combination effect of a polyurethane coating and hygroscopic salt for underwater monitoring
From the themed collection: Protecting Our Water Collection
Open Access Paper

Arsenic in Lake Geneva (Switzerland, France): long term monitoring, and redox and methylation speciation in an As unpolluted, oligo-mesotrophic lake

The formation and dynamic partitioning of As species in the water column of a large oligo-mesotrophic lake is driven by biological processes.

Graphical abstract: Arsenic in Lake Geneva (Switzerland, France): long term monitoring, and redox and methylation speciation in an As unpolluted, oligo-mesotrophic lake
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
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Leaf vein-biomimetic nanofibrous membrane with self-assembled nanonet for surface filtration of water contaminants

A leaf vein-biomimetic nanofibrous membrane was constructed by nonsolvent-induced phase inversion for high-performance surface filtration of water contaminants.

Graphical abstract: Leaf vein-biomimetic nanofibrous membrane with self-assembled nanonet for surface filtration of water contaminants
From the themed collection: Nanomaterial applications in water
Open Access Paper

Combined sewer overflows: relating event duration monitoring data to wastewater systems' capacity in England

Water pollution caused by the frequent use of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) has been attracting increased media and political coverage in England as in other places in the world.

Graphical abstract: Combined sewer overflows: relating event duration monitoring data to wastewater systems' capacity in England
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
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About this collection

The water industry is crucial in so many ways. Whether treating wastewater, protecting precious ecosystems or safeguarding clean drinking water, the industry has critical importance. And so we want to make sure they have access to the things they need to succeed throughout your career, which led to the creation of this curated article collection.

This collection includes articles from 16 journals, covering a range of topics including drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, urban water, stormwater, seawater, water reuse and more.

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