Sustainable Water Management
Novel Treatment Technologies and Practices
- 1st Edition - July 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Shiao-Shing Chen, Saikat Sinha Ray, Nguyen Cong Nguyen, Amit Kumar
- Language: English
Sustainable Water Management: Novel Treatment Technologies and Practices offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary resource that connects cutting-edge water treatment techno… Read more
Sustainable Water Management: Novel Treatment Technologies and Practices offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary resource that connects cutting-edge water treatment technologies with sustainable management strategies. The book covers essential information about Advanced desalination technologies (RO), forward osmosis (FO), multistage flash (MSF), membrane distillation (MD), and brine valorization, and their comparative efficiency; digital innovations such as Digital Twins, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and real-time data monitoring for smart water systems. This is an indispensable guide designed for students and researchers, practitioners, engineers, and policymakers who want to learn more about integrating emerging innovations in membrane science, desalination, electrochemical methods, and smart digital systems with climate-resilient and circular economy principles. Special emphasis is placed on low-cost, decentralized solutions for resource-limited and water-stressed regions. By bridging the domains of environmental engineering, digital innovation, water science, and policy to support SDG -6 and global water security.
- Covers a comprehensive spectrum of topics, including policy-driven technological shifts, circular economy approaches, climate-resilient water strategies, and the management of emerging contaminants.
- Includes a holistic array of advanced and emerging treatment technologies—from sustainable desalination and anti-fouling membranes to electrochemical processes and digital innovations such as Digital Twins and IoT-enabled smart water systems—illustrated with real-world case studies.
- Provides integrated frameworks for community participation, policy innovation, and global collaboration, offering actionable insights and practical examples to empower researchers in advancing water security and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Graduate students, policymakers, and water professionals seeking advanced knowledge on innovative treatment technologies and sustainable water management
Part I: Vision, Challenges, and Strategic Frameworks
1. A Global Overview of Sustainable Water Management Challenges, Frameworks, and Policy-Driven Technological Shifts
Part II: Advanced Treatment Technologies for Sustainable Water Systems
2. Sustainable Desalination Approaches and Brine Management Strategies for Freshwater Production in Water-Stressed Regions
3. Forward Osmosis and Pressure-Retarded Osmosis: Emerging Membrane Platforms for Low-Energy Desalination
Part III: Breakthroughs in Membrane Science for Water Treatment
4. Advanced Anti-Fouling and Biodegradable Membrane Materials: Innovations in Material Science and Fabrication Technologies
5. Understanding Membrane Fouling: Mechanisms, Transport Physics, and Mitigation Strategies
6. Smart and Selective Membrane Technologies for the Removal of Micropollutants and Trace Metals from Wastewater systems
7. Bio-Inspired and Multifunctional Membranes: Design Strategies for Fouling Resistance and Catalytic Water Treatment
Part IV: Complementary Treatment Technologies for Complex Contaminants
8. Advanced Adsorption and Ion Exchange Technologies for Removing Complex and Emerging Pollutants from Water Sources
9. Electrochemical Processes for Treating Contaminants in Industrial and Municipal Wastewaters
Part V: Digital Innovations and Smart Monitoring
10. Digital Twin and IoT-Enabled Smart Water Treatment Systems: Foundations, Frameworks, and Applications
11. AI-Driven Predictive Modeling and Real-Time Optimization in Water Systems
Part VI: Contaminants of Emerging Concern and Health Risk Management
12. Treatment and Risk Mitigation of Emerging Water Contaminants Including PFAS, Microplastics, and Pharmaceuticals
Part VII: Water Use Efficiency and Circularity in Industrial Systems
13. Circular Economy in Industrial Water Use: Approaches to Water Recovery, Recycling, and Sustainable Effluent Treatment
Part VIII: Resilience Building and Public Participation
14. Building Climate-Resilient Water Systems: Strategies for Water Security Amidst Urbanization and Environmental Change
15. Policy Innovation, Financing Mechanisms, and Community Participation for Scaling Sustainable Water Solutions
Part IX: Future Horizons and Transformational Pathways in Water Treatment Innovation
16. Emerging Frontiers in Water Treatment Technologies, Research Integration, and Global Collaboration Pathways
17. Next-Generation Smart Water Solutions for Water Security and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
1. A Global Overview of Sustainable Water Management Challenges, Frameworks, and Policy-Driven Technological Shifts
Part II: Advanced Treatment Technologies for Sustainable Water Systems
2. Sustainable Desalination Approaches and Brine Management Strategies for Freshwater Production in Water-Stressed Regions
3. Forward Osmosis and Pressure-Retarded Osmosis: Emerging Membrane Platforms for Low-Energy Desalination
Part III: Breakthroughs in Membrane Science for Water Treatment
4. Advanced Anti-Fouling and Biodegradable Membrane Materials: Innovations in Material Science and Fabrication Technologies
5. Understanding Membrane Fouling: Mechanisms, Transport Physics, and Mitigation Strategies
6. Smart and Selective Membrane Technologies for the Removal of Micropollutants and Trace Metals from Wastewater systems
7. Bio-Inspired and Multifunctional Membranes: Design Strategies for Fouling Resistance and Catalytic Water Treatment
Part IV: Complementary Treatment Technologies for Complex Contaminants
8. Advanced Adsorption and Ion Exchange Technologies for Removing Complex and Emerging Pollutants from Water Sources
9. Electrochemical Processes for Treating Contaminants in Industrial and Municipal Wastewaters
Part V: Digital Innovations and Smart Monitoring
10. Digital Twin and IoT-Enabled Smart Water Treatment Systems: Foundations, Frameworks, and Applications
11. AI-Driven Predictive Modeling and Real-Time Optimization in Water Systems
Part VI: Contaminants of Emerging Concern and Health Risk Management
12. Treatment and Risk Mitigation of Emerging Water Contaminants Including PFAS, Microplastics, and Pharmaceuticals
Part VII: Water Use Efficiency and Circularity in Industrial Systems
13. Circular Economy in Industrial Water Use: Approaches to Water Recovery, Recycling, and Sustainable Effluent Treatment
Part VIII: Resilience Building and Public Participation
14. Building Climate-Resilient Water Systems: Strategies for Water Security Amidst Urbanization and Environmental Change
15. Policy Innovation, Financing Mechanisms, and Community Participation for Scaling Sustainable Water Solutions
Part IX: Future Horizons and Transformational Pathways in Water Treatment Innovation
16. Emerging Frontiers in Water Treatment Technologies, Research Integration, and Global Collaboration Pathways
17. Next-Generation Smart Water Solutions for Water Security and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: July 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Shiao-Shing Chen
Professor Shiao-Shing Chen is a professor at the Institute of Environmental Engineering and Management, National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech), Taiwan. Prof. Chen earned his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Central Florida, USA, in 1998. His research focuses on membrane separation processes, physicochemical treatment methods, and environmental nanotechnology. He leads the Water Treatment Technology Laboratory at Taipei Tech, contributing significantly to the field of environmental engineering. Throughout his career, Prof. Chen has published over 140 peer-reviewed articles. Prof. Chen's work has been recognized through various awards, including the Outstanding Research Award at Taipei Tech. His expertise and leadership continue to influence the field of environmental engineering, particularly in the development of innovative water treatment technologies.
Affiliations and expertise
National Taipei University of Technology, TaiwanSR
Saikat Sinha Ray
Dr. Saikat Sinha Ray is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering at SRM University-AP, India. He obtained his PhD from National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan, and his research focuses on water treatment, saltwater management, water purification, and digital solutions for environmental sustainability. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary research focused on PFAS removal and IoT-driven smart solutions for water management.
Affiliations and expertise
SRM University-AP, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kattankulathur, IndiaNN
Nguyen Cong Nguyen
Dr. Nguyen Cong Nguyen is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Dalat University, Vietnam. His research focuses on advanced membrane technologies for water and wastewater treatment, including forward osmosis, membrane bioreactors, and desalination processes. Dr. Nguyen has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications, accumulating more than 3000 citations. In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Nguyen is actively involved in academic collaborations and has participated in various international conferences and projects, furthering the development of sustainable water treatment solutions.
Affiliations and expertise
Da Lat University, VietnamAK
Amit Kumar
Dr. Amit Kumar is a Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology. He obtained his M.Tech and PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and conducted his postdoctoral research at Hohai University, China. Dr. Kumar’s research spans the ecological health of aquatic habitats, water quality modeling, and water security practices to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. He has published five books, including Elsevier’s Climate Change in the Himalayas, and is an advisory board member for the Elsevier journal Ecological Indicators.
Affiliations and expertise
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, School of Hydrology and Water Resources, Nanjing, China