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Catalytic resource recovery for transformation of the wastewater industry

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dc.contributor.authorRen, W.
dc.contributor.authorZhang, Q.
dc.contributor.authorChen, J.
dc.contributor.authorXiao, X.
dc.contributor.authorDuan, X.
dc.contributor.authorLuo, X.
dc.contributor.authorWang, S.
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractIndustrial wastewater contains diverse organic and inorganic contaminants, posing substantial challenges in conventional water treatment processes. However, these pollutants can be reclaimed as valuable resources for a circular economy. Catalytic reactions offer a promising solution for the selective conversion of the pollutants into value-added products. Here we summarize the catalytic resource recovery technologies (CRRTs) and suggest a systematic strategy to achieve contaminant transformation and the smart management of industrial wastewater. Specifically, we propose a new pollutant classification for CRRTs by catalytically direct, indirect and non-catalytic recovery pathways, and critically evaluate catalyst and reactor design for upscaled systems. We then make a comprehensive assessment of CRRT benefits in terms of technical effectiveness, economic feasibility and environmental sustainability. Finally, we envisage a transformative future in wastewater resource reutilization. Overall, CRRTs have demonstrated strong potential in transitioning wastewater treatment from a purely remedial approach to a closed-loop and resource-oriented strategy.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityWei Ren, Qiming Zhang, Junwen Chen, Xiao Xiao, Xiaoguang Duan, Xubiao Luo, Shaobin Wang
dc.identifier.citationnature water, 2025; 3(11):1228-1242
dc.identifier.doi10.1038/s44221-025-00530-8
dc.identifier.issn2731-6084
dc.identifier.issn2731-6084
dc.identifier.orcidRen, W. [0000-0002-1299-0393]
dc.identifier.orcidZhang, Q. [0009-0001-8839-5726]
dc.identifier.orcidDuan, X. [0000-0001-9635-5807]
dc.identifier.orcidWang, S. [0000-0002-1751-9162]
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2440/148589
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherNature Research
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/FL230100178
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/FT230100526
dc.rights© Springer Nature Limited 2025.
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1038/s44221-025-00530-8
dc.subjectcatalytic resource recovery; industrial wastewater; circular economy; pollutant transformation
dc.titleCatalytic resource recovery for transformation of the wastewater industry
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished online

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