Advanced Materials, Technologies, and Complex Systems Analyses: Emerging Opportunities to Enhance Urban Water Security

Katherine R. Zodrow, Qilin Li, Regina M. Buono, Wei Chen, Glen Daigger, Leonardo Dueñas-Osorio, Menachem Elimelech, Xia Huang, Guibin Jiang, Jae Hong Kim, Bruce E. Logan, David L. Sedlak, Paul Westerhoff, Pedro J.J. Alvarez

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Abstract

Innovation in urban water systems is required to address the increasing demand for clean water due to population growth and aggravated water stress caused by water pollution, aging infrastructure, and climate change. Advances in materials science, modular water treatment technologies, and complex systems analyses, coupled with the drive to minimize the energy and environmental footprints of cities, provide new opportunities to ensure a resilient and safe water supply. We present a vision for enhancing efficiency and resiliency of urban water systems and discuss approaches and research needs for overcoming associated implementation challenges.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)10274-10281
Number of pages8
JournalEnvironmental Science and Technology
Volume51
Issue number18
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 19 2017

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemistry
  • Environmental Chemistry

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