Innovative Remediation Technologies for Micro- and Nanoplastics in Water and Wastewater

Professor Mohammad Hadi Dehghani is a faculty member in the Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Iran. His research focuses on environmental science, and he leads research projects at TUMS. He contributes to scholarly journals as an editorial board member, guest editor, and reviewer and participates in international scientific committees. He also supervises postgraduate research and is a member of the Iranian Association of Environmental Health and the Institute for Environmental Research at TUMS. His scholarly work includes peer-reviewed research, conference papers, book chapters, and edited volumes. Dr. Mina Aghaei is a faculty member at the School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and a dedicated researcher in the field of Environmental Health and Human Ecology. Her expertise lies in emerging pollutants, with a focus on their health risks, environmental impacts, and sustainable solutions. She is the author of various research studies published in national and international journals and has led several research projects at TUMS. Dr. Aghaei focuses on understanding the health risks associated with these pollutants, addressing their growing prevalence and potential impacts on human health. She is deeply involved in systematic reviews and meta-analyses to provide a comprehensive overview of the effects of emerging pollutants on human health. As an active contributor to the academic community, Dr. Aghaei serves as Co-Editor and Section Editor for the Journal of Environmental Health Science & Engineering (Springer). Parnia Bashardoust is a faculty member at the School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS). Her research focuses on critical areas of environment, including water pollution and wastewater, emerging and micro-pollutants, waste management, and environmental pollution and remediation. She is an active peer reviewer for several high-impact journals in the field of environmental science, contributing to the advancement of scholarly discourse. With a robust publication record, she has authored numerous research articles in both national and international journals. Additionally, she has played a key role in collaborative research initiatives at TUMS, furthering innovation and knowledge in her areas of expertise.

• Section I: Environmental and Ecological Impacts of MP/NP Pollution1. MP/NP in Drinking-Water2. MP/NP in Wastewater3. Ecological Impacts of MP/NP4. Detection and Analytical Techniques for Micro- and Nanoplastics in Water and WastewaterSection II: Physical-Chemical Technologies for Degradation of MP/NP from Water and Wastewater5. Coagulation-Flocculation/Flotation6. Electrocoagulation Technology7. Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF)8. Sand Filtration / Membrane Filtration Processes9. Electrostatic Separation10. Magnetic Separation11. Pressurized Fluid Extraction (PFE)12. Fenton-Based Process13. Ozone-Based Processes14. Photocatalytic Technology15. Wet Peroxide Oxidation16. Ultrasonic Technology17. Solar Energy Technology18. Thermal Degradation Technology19. Hybrid TechnologiesSection III: Engineered Adsorbents for MPs/NPs Degradation from Water and Wastewater20. Activated Carbon21. Biochar22. Graphene/Graphene Oxide23. Carbon Nanotubes24. MOF-Based Adsorbents25. Metallic Nanoparticles26. Sponge/Aerogel/Fiber Materials27. Chitosan-Based Adsorbents28. Cellulose-Based Adsorbents29. Zeolites30. Hydrophobic and Superhydrophobic Adsorbents31. Multifunctional AdsorbentsSection IV: Microbial Degradation of MP/NP from Water and Wastewater32. Bacterial Degradation33. Fungal Degradation34. Algal Degradation35. Novel Bio-Reactor SystemsSection V: Other Aspects about MP/NP Pollution36. Socio-Economic Impacts of Plastic Pollution37. Policy, Regulations, and the Future of Micro- and Nanoplastic Remediation38. Plastic Pollution and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)