Wastewater Treatment Methods Research Articles

Degradation of piroxicam and celecoxib from aqueous solution by high-energy electron beam as a Sustainable method

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs that can reduce pain. This study aimed to measure the concentration of piroxicam and celecoxib in Iranian hospitals, as well as the effect of electron beam irradiation on the degradation of these pollutants in synthetic and real samples. The high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to detect the residual analytes in the samples. The Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used to design the experiment conditions that investigate the effect of electron beam irradiation on degradation of piroxicam and celecoxib from synthetic samples, and then according to the optimum condition, the experiments were carried out for real wastewater samples. The results of wastewater analysis shown that the mean concentration of PIRO and CELE were 6.32 ± 2.5 and 11.5 ± 3.2 μg/L, respectively. Also, the findings show that 98.98 % and 97.62 % of piroxicam and celecoxib was degraded, respectively, when the optimum conditions (pH = 4, electron beam irradiation = 8 kGy, and concentrations of 60 μg/L for piroxicam and 50 μg/L for celecoxib) were applied. Results show that the degradation rates of piroxicam and celecoxib in the real wastewater sample at optimum condition were 89.6 % and 84.25 %, respectively. So, electron beam irradiation is a long-lasting and promising method for removal emerging contaminants from wastewater, like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, that can't be removed by conventional wastewater treatment methods; so, it can be used in combination with conventional wastewater treatment methods.

Enhanced degradation of Procion Red MX-5B using Fe-doped corn cob ash and Fe-doped g-C3N4

ABSTRACT Procion Red MX-5B (PRM) is harmful to both human health and the environment, and it is resistant to degradation through conventional wastewater treatment methods. In this study, solar-Fenton-like oxidation was used to treat it, employing Fe-doped corn cob ash and Fe-doped g-C₃N₄ (CN) photocatalysts. First, a characterization study (SEM, XRD, BET, PL, and XPS) was performed and its results proved that they were successfully synthesized and the most promising one was 20 wt. % Fe containing Fe/g-C3N4 ;(%20FeCN). Then, the influence of reaction parameters was studied and the optimal conditions were determined to be 0.2 g/L of %20FeCN, 10 mm of HPC, and pH = 3. At these reaction conditions, complete degradation of PRM was observed. Lastly, a kinetic study was performed and the reaction was found to follow the first-order kinetics, with an activation energy calculated to be 40.88 kJ/mol. This suggests that the 20% FeCN catalyst is highly effective and holds great promise for PRM degradation.

Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution through Adsorption and Heterogeneous Fenton Reaction using Iron Oxides Produced by Different Methods

Direct discharge of industrial wastewater containing dyes into water bodies has contributed to the scarcity of drinking water. As environmental legislation becomes stricter, it is increasingly important to develop efficient methods for wastewater treatment. Traditional methods are commonly costly and have limited efficiency. This study aimed to prepare iron oxides via different synthetic routes and evaluate the effect of synthesis method on the efficiency of these materials as adsorbents and heterogeneous Fenton catalysts for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution. Iron oxides were synthesized by non-hydrolytic sol–gel (NHSG) and co-precipitation (CP) methods, followed by hydrothermal treatment for different times. CP oxides demonstrated high efficiency in dye adsorption, particularly the sample subjected to hydrothermal treatment for 6 h (CP-R6). This sample achieved 94.04% removal in 120 min. NHSG materials, by contrast, were less effective. The CP series of materials showed superior catalytic performance in heterogeneous Fenton experiments, with CP-R6 reaching 98.79% decolorization in 240 min. X-ray diffraction analysis indicated that iron oxides were composed of crystalline hematite and maghemite. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that CP materials were more porous and homogeneous than NHSG materials. The results demonstrated the efficiency of the developed iron oxides in removing methylene blue via adsorption and heterogeneous Fenton degradation and clarified how synthesis method influences adsorptive and catalytic properties.

Constructing Stable Nitrogen-Rich Core-Shell CdS@MC for Photocatalytic Reduction of U(VI) in Air without Sacrificial Agent.

Photocatalytic reduction of uranium from U(VI) to U(IV) has been recognized as an effective treatment method for uranium wastewater. However, most photocatalysts have to be reduced under inert gas and sacrificial agent. Here, a class of nitrogen-rich core-shell photocatalysts (CdS@MC) with high stability was successfully prepared by modifying CdS with melamine and cyanuric chloride condensation. When the initial concentration of U(VI) was 100 mg/L and the solid-liquid ratio was 0.2 g/L, the removal of U(VI) by CdS@MC without sacrificial agent under air could reached 95%. The removal rate was still above 80% after five cycles with good stability and good removal rate of U(VI) at high salt concentration. CdS@MC not only efficiently generates electrons for photocatalytic reduction of U(VI), but also generates H2O2 from O2, which then reacts with uranyl ions to produce metastudtite. This study provides a new direction for the study of efficient uranium removal photocatalysts without sacrificial agent in air environment.

The role of TiO2 and gC3N4 bimetallic catalysts in boosting antibiotic resistance gene removal through photocatalyst assisted peroxone process

Antibiotics are extensively used in human medicine, aquaculture, and animal husbandry, leading to the release of antimicrobial resistance into the environment. This contributes to the rapid spread of antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs), posing a significant threat to human health and aquatic ecosystems. Conventional wastewater treatment methods often fail to eliminate ARGs, prompting the adoption of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) to address this growing risk. The study investigates the efficacy of visible light-driven photocatalytic systems utilizing two catalyst types (TiO2-Pd/Cu and g-C3N4-Pd/Cu), with a particular emphasis on their effectiveness in eliminating blaTEM, ermB, qnrS, tetM. intl1, 16 S rDNA and 23 S rDNA through photocatalytic ozonation and peroxone processes. Incorporating O3 into photocatalytic processes significantly enhances target removal efficiency, with the photocatalyst-assisted peroxone process emerging as the most effective AOP. The reemergence of targeted contaminants following treatment highlights the pivotal importance of AOPs and the meticulous selection of catalysts in ensuring sustained treatment efficacy. Furthermore, Polymerase Chain Reaction-Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE) analysis reveals challenges in eradicating GC-rich bacteria with TiO2 and g-C3N4 processes, while slight differences in Cu/Pd loadings suggest g-C3N4-based ozonation improved antibacterial effectiveness. Terminal Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism analysis highlights the efficacy of the photocatalyst-assisted peroxone process in treating diverse samples.

Non-radical oxidation driven by iron-based materials without energy assistance in wastewater treatment.

Chemical oxidation is extensively utilized to mitigate the impact of organic pollutants in wastewater. The non-radical oxidation driven by iron-based materials is noted for its environmental friendliness and resistance to wastewater matrix, and it is a promising approach for practical wastewater treatment. However, the complexity of heterogeneous systems and the diversity of evolutionary pathways make the mechanisms of non-radical oxidation driven by iron-based materials elusive. This work provides a systematic review of various non-radical oxidation systems driven by iron-based materials, including singlet oxygen (1O2), reactive iron species (RFeS), and interfacial electron transfer. The unique mechanisms by which iron-based materials activate different oxidants (ozone, hydrogen peroxide, persulfate, periodate, and peracetic acid) to produce non-radical oxidation are described. The roles of active sites and the unique structures of iron-based materials in facilitating non-radical oxidation are discussed. Commonly employed identification methods in wastewater treatment are compared, such as quenching, chemical probes, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and electrochemical testing. According to the process of iron-based materials driving non-radical oxidation to remove organic pollutants, the driving factors at different stages are summarized. Finally, challenges and countermeasures are proposed in terms of mechanism exploration, detection methods and practical applications of non-radical oxidation driven by iron-based materials. This work provides valuable insights for understanding and developing non-radical oxidation systems.

Sustainable Solutions for Industrial Wastewater Remediation by KBiFe2O5 Under Visible‐Light Irradiation

AbstractIndustrial wastewater poses a serious threat to human health and the environment. The rising demand for an easy, efficient, environment‐friendly, and cost‐effective method for wastewater treatment has paved the way for the photocatalytic degradation of wastewater. Organic dyes, which comprise a major portion of organic pollutants in industrial wastewater, are highly toxic and carcinogenic. The hydrothermal method, being economical, easily available, and environmentally friendly, is used to prepare the time‐varying KBiFe2O5 samples. KBiFe2O5 is a lead‐free (nonhazardous), low‐bandgap brownmillerite‐structured crystalline material that can use a wide range of solar spectrum. Their phase purity is also confirmed by powder X‐ray diffraction (XRD), UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer (UV–Vis DRS) is done to confirm the bandgap value and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is performed to identify the chemical bonds in the material. Degrading textile organic effluent methylene blue (MB) dye under visible light and comparing its photodegradation performance are conducted to investigate the synthesized samples’ photocatalytic properties. The photocatalytic activity is relatively enhanced by adding H2O2 in a precise amount. So, the synthesized samples effectively demonstrate photocatalytic behavior, which has been used for wastewater remediation purposes.

Research on the treatment and secondary fluid mixing technology for oil-containing drilling wastewater in gas fields

Drilling operations in oil and gas fields will generate a large amount of highly polluted and difficult to degrade drilling wastewater. Oil drilling wastewater mainly includes diluted drilling fluid mud, heavy metals and radioactive substances. At present, the treatment methods for oily drilling wastewater mainly include reinjection into the formation, recycling and discharge after standard treatment, but the treatment effect is not good. This article describes the treatment of oily drilling wastewater through wastewater oxidation, flocculation, mechanical dehydration, intermediate water oxidation, flocculation and filtration. The experimental results show that the RR of the wastewater can reach 93.50%, the maximum oil recovery rate (ORR) can reach 89.56%, the light transmittance (LT) of the purified water can reach 98.40%, the suspended solids (SS) can be reduced to 46.12mg/L, the HBO2- content can be reduced to 4.20mg/L. The water quality meets the requirements of DB61/T 1248-2019. Indoor technology was used for on-site testing, and the lowest reduction rate (RR) and ORR after wastewater treatment were 87.64% and 84.21%, respectively. Comparing the cost of treating the same type of wastewater, the treatment cost of the process in this article can be reduced by 1.87 USD/m3, which has higher economic benefits.

Bio-inspired fabrication of Ag-ZnO nanoparticle decorated Nylon 11 nanofibers: Multifunctional membrane for environmental remediation

Traditional wastewater treatment methods using nanoparticles encounter challenges with catalyst recovery. In this study, we fabricated a Nylon 11 nanofibrous membrane (NFM) via electrospinning and functionalized it with polydopamine to immobilize Ag-ZnO nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants. The Nylon 11 NFM was treated with a dopamine tris buffer solution for polydopamine (PDA) coating, which facilitated mussel-inspired attachment of the ZnO nanoparticles. These nanoparticles served as a nucleation site for the biomimetic nucleation of Ag-ZnONPs during the hydrothermal process. The synthesized composite membrane was characterized by various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques. The water contact angle decreased from 135° (Nylon 11 NFM) to 41° (PDA/Nylon 11 NFM) and the filtration efficiency improved 10 folds (from 15.92 Lm-2 hr-1 to 170.60 Lm-2hr-1) at ambient conditions. The Ag-ZnO/PDA/Nylon 11 NFM showed strong antimicrobial activity against different bacterial strains and excellent photocatalytic degradation for methyl orange with a rate constant of 0.0431 min-1, significantly surpassing other configurations. The membrane exhibited excellent stability, reusability and consistent photocatalytic efficiency over multiple cycles. It is easily recoverable from the reaction mixture, and suitable for repeated use, making it a promising candidate for environmental remediation due to its antibacterial properties, photocatalytic activity, enhanced filtration efficiency, and reusability.

N vacancies and OH/C=O co-modified g-C3N4 photoactivated peroxymonosulfate for the degradation of tetracycline: Synergistic promotion effect between excitons and carriers

Activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) for pollutant degradation via metal-free photocatalysts is an important green wastewater treatment and remediation method, but the pathway for generating ROS via exciton effects in catalysts is often overlooked. In this study, OH/C=O co-modified N-defective rod-shaped carbon nitride (Nv-CN-O) was designed and synthesized by soft template and alkali hydrothermal method. In the Nv-CN-O/PMS/Light system, there was a synergistic degradation of tetracycline (TC) by carriers and excitons, with a degradation rate 2.15 times higher than that of CN/PMS/Light. N vacancies and OH/C=O enhanced the adsorption to PMS, accelerated the charge transfer process, and activated PMS to generate ·O2− dominated reactive species. The functional group OH/C=O promoted the production of triplet excitons that through the energy transfer pathway to promote the production of 1O2. Abundant ROS were involved in the TC degradation process, and three possible TC degradation pathways were proposed. Nv-CN-O has strong anti-interference ability in actual water bodies, shows a promoting effect on the degradation of TC, which has practical application potential.

Industrial wastewater treatment from oil and petroleum products with carbonate sludge

In the modern world, pollution of industrial wastewater by oil and petroleum products is one of the most acute environmental problems. These pollutants have a significant negative impact on ecosystems and water quality. In this regard, there is a need to develop effective and environmentally safe methods of wastewater treatment. The aim of the study is to develop and evaluate the efficiency of using carbonate sludge as an adsorbent for removing oil and petroleum products from wastewater. The scientific and practical significance of the work lies in the proposal of an environmentally friendly treatment method that can not only improve the quality of wastewater, but also ensure the disposal of industrial waste. The use of carbonate sludge, a by-product of industry, makes the method cost-effective and reduces the environmental burden. The main results of the study showed that carbonate sludge has a high sorption capacity for petroleum products. The adsorption isotherm belongs to type I according to the Brunauer, Deming, Deming and Teller classification, which indicates the presence of monolayer adsorption on the sludge surface. It was found that the sludge is able to remove up to 95% of pollutants from wastewater. The value of the study lies in demonstrating that carbonate sludge is an effective and affordable material for solving environmental problems associated with water pollution by petroleum products. This research contributes to the development of industrial waste recycling technologies by offering a newapplication for carbonate sludge. The practical significance of this work lies in the possibility of introducing this method at industrial enterprises for wastewater treatment, which can lead to a reduction in waste disposal costs and an improvement in the environmental situation. The results of the study can be useful for enterprises of the petrochemical industry and wastewater treatment plants.

Очистка торфяных грунтовых вод методом ультрафильтрации и ионного обмена

Purpose: assessing the effectiveness of peat groundwater purification using a combination of two methods of ultrafiltration and membrane purification. Identify specific characteristics of the composition of peat or groundwater, determine possible possible methods of treating these waters to ensure compliance with the requirements of SanPiN 2.1.3684–21 “Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for the maintenance of territories of urban and rural settlements, for water bodies, drinking water and drinking water supply to the population, atmospheric air, soil, residential premises, operation of industrial and public premises, organization and implementation of sanitary and anti-epidemic (preventive) measures” to the quality of drinking water. Determine the list of composition indicators that require cleaning. Conduct an assessment of wastewater treatment methods used to treat peat groundwater. Togo, Conduct research on the composition of purified groundwater before and after treatment, determine the effectiveness of the treatment methods used according to various indicators. Determination of the concentrations of groundwater composition components was carried out using approved methods in accordance with GOST R 57164-2010 clause 5; GOST R 57164-2010 clause 6; PND F 14.1:2:4.207-04; PND F 14.1.2:3:4.121-97; PND F 14.1:2:4.114-97; GOST 31594-2012 Method A; PND F 14.1:2:4.50-96; PND F 14.1.2:3:4.111-97; PND F 14.1.2:3:4.111- 97; PND F 14.1.2:3.154-99; PND F 14.1.2:3:4.123-97; GOST 31859-2012; PND F 14.1.2:3:4.4-95; GOST 31940-2012 clause 6; PND F 14.1.2:4.178-02; PND F 14.1.2:4.214-06. An analysis of the results of laboratory studies of the composition of peat groundwater before and after treatment was carried out, and the effectiveness of ultrafiltration and membrane water purification methods was determined. The results of studies of the effectiveness of purification of peat groundwater using ultrafiltration and membrane purification methods show that purified groundwater meets the sanitary and epidemiological requirements for the quality of drinking and domestic water supply established by SanPiN 2.1.3684-21. Practical significance: the results obtained from studies of the effectiveness of peat groundwater treatment using ultrafiltration and membrane treatment methods indicate the possibility of using these methods, because they ensure that water quality meets the requirements of SanPiN 2.1.3684-21.

APPLICATION OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE FIELD OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT: FOREIGN AND KAZAKHSTANI EXPERIENCE

The article discusses modern innovative technologies used in the field of wastewater treatment. Special attention is paid to the principles of operation, advantages and applications of technologies such as membrane bioreactors, anaerobic reactors, aerobic granular precipitation, photocatalytic and electrochemical purification, as well as bio- and nanofiltration. The analysis of the experience of the implementation of these technologies in various countries, including successful cases demonstrating the improvement of the quality of water resources and increasing the efficiency of water treatment systems. The experience of Kazakhstan is considered separately, where the use of advanced wastewater treatment methods is becoming an important element of environmental safety. A comparative analysis of the effectiveness of the use of technologies in Kazakhstan and abroad is carried out, the main factors influencing the success of their implementation in the country are highlighted.

Identifying and testing adaptive management options to increase river catchment system resilience using a Bayesian Network model

AbstractThe cumulative impacts of future climatic and socioeconomic change threaten the ability of freshwater catchments to provide essential ecosystem services. Stakeholders who manage freshwaters require decision-support tools that increase their understanding of catchment system resilience and support the appraisal of adaptive management options to inform decision-making. Our research aims to test the ability of a Bayesian Network model to identify adaptive management scenarios and test their effectiveness across future pathways to 2050. Using the predominantly arable river Eden catchment (320 km2) in eastern Scotland as a case study, we invited stakeholders from multiple sectors to participate in a series of workshops aimed at addressing water quality issues and achieving good ecological status in the catchment both now and in the future. Our participatory methods helped stakeholders overcome multiple layers of complexity and uncertainty associated with future-focused water management. Outputs of a Bayesian Network model simulated both current and future catchment resilience to inform the identification of six management scenarios. The effectiveness of each management scenario was tested using the Bayesian Network model. Two adaptive management scenarios increased catchment resilience and helped achieve good ecological status; a ‘Best Available Technology’ scenario, including aerobic granular sludge treatment, and a management scenario focused on ‘Resource Centre’, including phosphorus recovery from wastewater treatment works and constructed lagoons for crop irrigation. Stakeholders were interested in a 'Nature Based' management scenario including options such as wetland wastewater treatment methods and rural sustainable drainage systems, which improved water quality in the catchment, but had lower certainty in achieving desired outcome. Findings led to a recognition that innovative and collaborative action was required to improve current and future freshwater conditions.

How can a cost-effective method for industrial wastewater treatment be developed in India?

Wastewater treatment and repurposing will be pivotal for growing economies as demand for water increases. A sustainable approach toward economic development in India would be treating industrial wastewater for agricultural applications, reducing overall water consumption, and feeding one sector of the Indian economy with effluent from another. To achieve this, a cost-effective and sustainable treatment process needs to be developed. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the available methods and equipment for wastewater treatment through a brief literature review. A four-stage treatment was considered, including pretreatment, primary and secondary chemical treatment, and post treatment. The overall process features screening, oil skimming, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, aeration, and gravel filter. The most important specifications suitable for India include using spent poly-aluminum chloride as a coagulant and flocculant (CPCB, 2022) and using vertical shaft aerators (Drewnoski, et. al., 2019) and high-efficiency blowers (Bell, et. al., 2011) in the aeration process.

Land saving and promising seasonal performance in novel spiral wetland

Constructed wetlands have been widely employed as an ecological treatment technology. However, compared to conventional wastewater treatment methods, constructed wetlands require a larger land area, which is incompatible with the limited urban land resources where every inch is valuable. To address this issue, this study proposed and constructed a space-saving spiral constructed wetland. Through optimized structural design, the spiral wetland effectively reduced land occupation and maximizes the utilization of each elevation space to 70 %−80 %. Under the same wetland plane area, spiral wetland only uses 1/3 and 2/3 of the land resources of traditional wetland and the slope wetland, respectively. By utilizing high water head, it resolved dynamic issues faced by traditional wetlands. Additionally, aeration and re-aeration occurred during the transfer of rainwater between each layer of the wetland, enhancing its treatment performance. During summer, the average purification rate of COD is 82 %, and the purification efficiency of ammonia nitrogen is almost 100 % in the spiral wetland where it can accommodate large volumes of stormwater resulting from short-term heavy rainfall events while handling greater pollution loads, which challenges associated with significant amounts of storm runoff and instantaneous water flow during summer periods. In winter seasons, overflow from the spiral wetland combined with multi-stage purification alleviated clogging issues commonly encountered by traditional wetlands and enhanced treatment efficiency which remained above 90 %. The spiral wetlands provided a novel approach to resolving conflicts related to land use in urban areas.

Construction of an in-situ Se-linked ZnSe/ZnO heterojunction for efficient photocatalytic U(VI) reduction

U(VI) in nuclear wastewater threatens human health and the environment due to its high toxicity and mobility. Photocatalysis is seen as a promising, simple, low-cost, and sustainable method for wastewater treatment, but existing photocatalysts face challenges like complex preparation and severe electron-hole recombination. In this work, ellipsoidal Se-linked ZnSe/ZnO was in situ constructed using a simple one-pot hydrothermal method, with non-metallic selenium serving as the carrier. In 30 minutes, the removal rate of U(VI) can reach 90.2 % in 100 mg/L U(VI) solution. The reaction kinetics of the optimal Se/ZnSe/ZnO ratio reached 0.14939 min−1, which is nearly 10 times that of pure ZnO. Photocatalytic analysis revealed that introducing Se as the medium for electron transport in the composite material can effectively reduce electron-hole recombination, thereby enhancing photocatalytic efficiency. The results of this study offer a simple and efficient new method for photocatalytic reduction of U(VI) and provide an effective strategy for establishing a conductive medium in the heterojunction using a one-pot hydrothermal method.

Enhancing Wastewater Treatment with Aerobic Granular Sludge: Impacts of Tetracycline Pressure on Microbial Dynamics and Structural Stability.

This study evaluated the efficiency of aerobic granular sludge (AGS) technology in treating wastewater contaminated with tetracycline (TC), a common antibiotic. AGS was cultivated under a TC pressure gradient ranging from 5 mg/L to 15 mg/L and compared with conventional wastewater conditions. The results demonstrated that AGS achieved high removal efficiencies and exhibited robust sedimentation performance, with significant differences in average particle sizes observed under both conditions (618.6 μm in TC conditions vs. 456.4 μm in conventional conditions). Importantly, exposure to TC was found to alter the composition and production of extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs), thereby enhancing the structural integrity and functional stability of the AGS. Additionally, the selective pressure of TC induced shifts in the microbial community composition; Rhodanobacter played a crucial role in EPS production and biological aggregation, enhancing the structural integrity and metabolic stability of AGS, while Candida tropicalis demonstrated remarkable resilience and efficiency in nutrient removal under stressful environmental conditions. These findings underscore the potential of AGS technology as a promising solution for advancing wastewater treatment methods, thus contributing to environmental protection and sustainability amid growing concerns over antibiotic contamination.

Cutting edge technology for wastewater treatment using smart nanomaterials: recent trends and futuristic advancements.

Water is a vital component of our existence. Many human activities, such as improper waste disposal from households, industries, hospitals, and synthetic processes, are major contributors to the contamination of water streams. It is the responsibility of every individual to safeguard water resources and reduce pollution. Among the various available wastewater treatment (WWT) methods, smart nanomaterials stand out for their effectiveness in pollutant removal through absorption and adsorption. This paper examines the application of valuable smart nanomaterials in treating wastewater. Various nanomaterials, including cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), nanoadsorbents, nanometals, nanofilters, nanocatalysts, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), nanosilver, nanotitanium dioxide, magnetic nanoparticles, nanozero-valent metallic nanoparticles, nanocomposites, nanofibers, and quantum dots, are identified as promising candidates for WWT. These smart nanomaterials efficiently eliminate toxic substances, microplastics, nanoplastics, and polythene particulates from wastewater. Additionally, the paper discusses comparative studies on the purification efficiency of nanoscience technology versus conventional methods.

Теоретичне підґрунтя публічного управління у сфері водопостачання та водовідведення

The sphere of water supply and drainage is a critically important component of the socio-economic mechanism, which is characterized by numerous challenges that were actualized in wartime. Aim of this paper is to analyze the main theoretical approaches of public management in the field of water supply and drainage in order to identify the main principles and tools that affect the efficiency and sustainability of the field. The tools of strategic planning, operational management and emergency response are considered as key components of successful management in this area. Emphasis is placed on the special role of developing fair tariff policies and financial support for infrastructure investments. The importance of the legal framework that regulates the sphere, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and protection of consumer rights is highlighted. The environmental aspect of resource management in the field, which includes modern methods of wastewater treatment and minimizing the negative impact on natural water bodies, is considered. It was emphasized that state intervention is a key factor in ensuring equal access to clean water, which is a basic human right according to the United Nations. The problem of natural monopoly in the field is considered through the prism of high capital investments and low elasticity of demand, which limit market competition. Strategies to stimulate competition and improve service quality are explored, including regulating tariffs and encouraging innovation. The example of Scotland, where water supply management is centralized through the creation of a single national company Scottish Water, reveals the effectiveness of such an approach in improving infrastructure and ensuring high quality services with public participation. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach to management in the field is emphasized, with a special emphasis on the stability of the service in wartime. The research may be useful to researchers, state and local authorities, and international organizations. Further perspectives of research include the study of the peculiarities of the application of the theoretical base in the solution of scientific and practical problems in the field in Ukraine during the war.