Advanced Materials, Technologies, and Complex Systems Analyses: Emerging Opportunities to Enhance Urban Water Security
Author(s) -
Katherine R. Zodrow,
Qilin Li,
Regina M. Buono,
Wei Chen,
Glen T. Daigger,
Leonardo DueñasOsorio,
Menachem Elimelech,
Xia Huang,
Guibin Jiang,
JaeHong Kim,
Bruce E. Logan,
David L. Sedlak,
Paul Westerhoff,
Pedro J. J. Alvarez
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
environmental science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.851
H-Index - 397
eISSN - 1520-5851
pISSN - 0013-936X
DOI - 10.1021/acs.est.7b01679
Subject(s) - water security , water supply , environmental planning , modular design , climate change , environmental science , emerging technologies , water resources , environmental resource management , business , environmental economics , environmental engineering , computer science , ecology , artificial intelligence , economics , biology , operating system
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.
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