Integrating Ecotechnologies into Environmental Chemical Engineering for Pollution Control and Resource Recovery

Environmental pollution and resource depletion have intensified due to rapid industrialization, urban expansion, and increasing consumption of natural resources. Conventional pollution control technologies, although effective in isolated applications, often face limitations related to efficiency, sustainability, and resource recovery. In response, environmental chemical engineering has evolved as an interdisciplinary field that integrates chemical engineering principles with ecological concepts to develop sustainable and resilient solutions. Ecotechnologies, encompassing green chemistry, circular economy approaches, bio-based processes, and advanced materials, offer promising pathways for simultaneous pollution mitigation and resource recovery. These approaches enable the transformation of wastes into value-added products while minimizing environmental footprints. Integrating ecotechnologies within environmental chemical engineering frameworks is therefore crucial for addressing emerging contaminants, enhancing process efficiency, and supporting long-term environmental sustainability goals.The primary goal of this Research Topic is to address the growing challenges of environmental pollution and inefficient resource utilization arising from industrial and urban activities. Despite significant advancements in pollution control technologies, many existing systems remain energy-intensive, resource-consuming, and limited in their ability to recover valuable materials from waste streams. There is a critical need for integrated and sustainable solutions that not only mitigate environmental contamination but also promote resource recovery and circularity. This Research Topic aims to advance the application of ecotechnologies within environmental chemical engineering to develop cleaner, efficient, and scalable processes for pollution control and resource recovery. Emphasis is placed on innovative materials, bio-based and hybrid systems, and process optimization strategies that enhance treatment efficiency while reducing environmental footprints. By fostering interdisciplinary research, evaluating techno-economic feasibility, and incorporating sustainability assessment tools, this Topic seeks to bridge the gap between laboratory-scale innovations and real-world implementation, supporting long-term environmental protection and sustainable development objectives.This Research Topic focuses on advancing environmental chemical engineering through the integration of ecotechnologies for effective pollution control and resource recovery. The scope includes the development and application of sustainable materials, green chemical processes, bio-based and hybrid treatment systems, and innovative technologies for the removal of conventional and emerging contaminants from air, water, and soil. Contributions addressing waste valorisation, nutrient and energy recovery, carbon management, and process optimization using advanced modeling and data-driven approaches are particularly encouraged. Studies emphasizing scale-up potential, techno-economic analysis, life cycle assessment, and real-world case studies are also within scope. The Topic welcomes original research articles, comprehensive review papers, short communications, and case studies that provide scientific insight, technological innovation, or practical implementation strategies. Interdisciplinary submissions bridging chemical engineering with environmental science, biotechnology, and sustainability assessment are strongly encouraged. Topic editors: Ashish Kumar Nayak, Dr. P. Saranraj, Alexander M Cardoso Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/77286/integrating-ecotechnologies-into-environmental-chemical-engineering-for-pollution-control-and-resource-recovery