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Future Perspectives in Wastewater Remediation

2026
V. Raja, K. Vanasundari, C. Dhanraj, A. Vivetha, S. Suganya, R. Pradheepa

Summary

This review paper looks at new ways scientists are working to clean up wastewater, especially to remove tricky pollutants like heavy metals, leftover medications, and microplastics that regular treatment plants often miss. Researchers are exploring smart tools like nanotechnology, AI, and specialized filters to make water safer to reuse — which matters because these contaminants can end up back in our drinking water and food supply if they're not properly filtered out.

Study Type Environmental

Wastewater remediation is essential for protecting human health and environmental sustainability in the face of increasing water pollution and industrial growth. Future wastewater treatment approaches focus on sustainable, cost-effective, and energy-efficient technologies for removing emerging contaminants such as heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics. Advanced methods including nanotechnology, bioremediation, membrane systems, artificial intelligence, and resource recovery techniques are gaining importance for improving treatment efficiency and enabling water reuse. The integration of eco-friendly and smart technologies is expected to play a major role in achieving sustainable wastewater management in the future.

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