Themed collection Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology 2016 Most Downloaded Articles

New membrane technologies based on novel organic, inorganic, and hybrid materials and with unprecedented functionality are reviewed.

Drinking water distribution systems (DWDS) contain complex microbial biofilm communities. Understanding the ecology of these biofilms is critical for effective management of DWDS infrastructure and maintenance of water quality.

This review summarizes the recent research in the field of inorganic engineered nanoparticle development with direct or potential interest for drinking water treatment.

In this study, we co-analyze all available 16S rRNA gene sequencing studies from bulk drinking water samples in full-scale drinking water distribution systems.

Tailored graphene composites with iron nanoparticles and silica microparticles for mercury removal in contaminated waters were prepared.

Air cathode characteristics significantly affected power production of microbial fuel cells during wastewater treatment.

Pyrolysis could be used as a biosolids processing step that reduces the amount of organic microconstituents discharged to the environment with residual biosolids.

Widespread adoption of innovative water conservation strategies has potential unintended consequences for aesthetics and public health.

Understanding the partitioning behaviour of active pharmaceutical ingredients between sludge and aqueous phases in wastewater treatment plants is important for environmental regulation.

There is an urgent need for inexpensive point-of-use methods to purify drinking water in developing countries to reduce the incidence of illnesses caused by waterborne pathogens.