Session: Advanced Methods and Concepts in Water Treatment and Production

The need for safe and potable water resources is critical to human civilization and economic development. This session examines various treatment technologies for treating water and wastewaters. The focus will be on new and innovative technologies, such as nano-based technologies, membrane processing, advanced oxidation processes, integrated treatment techniques, etc. This session will bring together knowledgeable speakers to discuss the progress made on issues pertaining to new and innovative water treatment techniques. Contributions dealing with the coupling of water and energy will also be considered.