Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research

The growing global demand for safe drinking water, coupled with increasing pollution from industrialization, urbanization, and agricultural activities, has intensified the need for efficient and sustainable water purification technologies. Conventional water treatment processes often fail to remove emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals, microplastics, endocrine-disrupting compounds, and heavy metals. Advanced water purification technologies—including membrane filtration, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), nanotechnology-based adsorbents, photocatalysis, electrochemical treatment, and bio-inspired purification systems—have emerged as promising solutions for addressing complex water contamination challenges. This review critically examines the principles, efficiency, advantages, and limitations of modern water purification techniques. Comparative analysis of these technologies is provided in terms of removal efficiency, cost, scalability, and environmental sustainability.

Freshwater scarcity is an increasingly critical challenge in semi-arid island environments due to limited natural water availability, high dependence on seasonal rainfall, growing population pressure, and expanding agricultural activities.

Oil spills and environmental contaminants representing critical challenges to ecosystems and human health, demanding innovative and effective solutions. Advanced materials have emerged as transformative tools in addressing these issues, offering superior efficiency and sustainability compared to conventional methods. They are environmental and ecological threats, necessitating effective cleanup and removal strategies.

Clean drinking water is essential for human health since dirty water can lead to serious diseases such as diarrhoea, cholera and typhoid and long-term diseases such as kidney damage, cancer and child development problems.

This study explores the synthesis, characterization, and application of eco-friendly gelatin films, a sustainable and biodegradable biopolymer alternative to synthetic plastics.

In the 21st century, waste management has emerged as one of the most critical environmental challenges due to rapid industrial growth, changing consumption patterns, and increasing urbanisation. Improper handling and disposal of waste significantly contribute to air, water, and soil pollution, posing serious threats to human health and the well-being of mankind.