Water & Wastewater with Innovation1. Innovative Treatment Technologies for Sustainable Water and Wastewater ManagementMojiri, A. et al. discuss ...
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1. Innovative Treatment Technologies for Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management
Mojiri, A. et al. discuss the challenges posed by water pollution and emphasize the importance of innovative treatment methods. The study addresses a variety of contaminants, including organic pollutants such as pesticides and heavy metals, and presents novel solutions such as electrocoagulation and advanced adsorption techniques. The research highlights the critical need for developing efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly water treatment processes.
Reference:
Mojiri, A., Trzcinski, A. P., Bashir, M. J. K., & Abu Amr, S. S. (2024). Editorial: Innovative treatment technologies for sustainable water and wastewater management. *Frontiers in Water*, 6, 1388387. [https://doi.org/10.3389/frwa.2024.1388387]
🧱 Barriers Hindering the Adoption of Innovative Water and Wastewater Technologies
1. Barriers to Innovation in Water Treatment
Ahmed, F. et al. explore the barriers to water innovation, highlighting the slow adaptation and relative inflexibility of the water industry. The study also examines the interactions between innovation and institutional structures and discusses strategies to facilitate the adoption and diffusion of new technologies across the sector.
Reference:
Ahmed, F., Johnson, D., Hashaikeh, R., & Hilal, N. (2023). Barriers to Innovation in Water Treatment. *Water*, 15(4), 773. [https://doi.org/10.3390/w15040773]
2. Innovation in the Water Industry: Barriers and Opportunities
Speight, V. L. analyzes innovation in the water industry from the perspective of a water systems engineer with over 20 years of experience developing and implementing water treatment technologies. The study identifies barriers to innovation, including regulatory challenges, financial constraints, and institutional inertia, and proposes strategies to overcome these obstacles.
Reference:
*Speight, V. L. (2015). Innovation in the water industry: Barriers and opportunities. *Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Water*, 2(4), 301–313. [https://doi.org/10.1002/wat2.1082]
3. Barriers to the Adoption of Innovations for Sustainable Water Treatment
Campuzano, L. R. investigates the challenges to implementing innovations aimed at improving sustainability in the agricultural sector. Through a systematic literature review, 73 scientific articles were initially collected, and 48 were analyzed for their discussion of obstacles that prevent the adoption of sustainable water treatment innovations.
Reference:
Campuzano, L. R. (2023). Barriers to the adoption of innovations for sustainable water treatment. Sustainability, 15(5), 4374. [https://doi.org/10.3390/su15054374]
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