The article provides an overview of metal-organic framework (MOF)-based composite adsorbents for atmospheric water harvesting, discussing the hydrolytic stability of MOFs, recent advances in sorption-based water harvesting devices, and the challenges and prospects of MOF-based composite adsorbents. Key points include compositing MOFs with other functional materials to address limitations in water adsorption capacity and energy-intensive regeneration, and the factors affecting the hydrolytic stability of MOFs.
Elsevier,

Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment: Waste Water Treatment of Leather Industry, 2025, Pages 63-92

This chapter aligns with UN SDG Goals 6, 9 and 12 by promoting clean water, reducing pollution, and supporting sustainable water management practices.
This study projects the energy cneeds and carbon footprints of energy centres in Germany by 2030 and maps the pathway towards zero emissions.
Elsevier,

Low Cost Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems: Conventional and Recent Advances, 2025, Pages 41-69

This chapter aligns with UN SDG Goals 6, 9 and 12 by exploring phytoremediation as a sustainable technique for treating contaminated freshwater resources, thereby addressing pollution and promoting the safe use of water in agriculture and households.

This study projects China's agricultural environmental impacts under different socioeconomic pathways, showing that sustainable development (SSP1) could reduce impacts by up to 76% by 2050, while less cooperative scenarios (SSP3) may lead to smaller reductions or increases. The results highlight the critical influence of agricultural policies in driving environmental sustainability and decarbonization across China's regions.
This Viewpoint issues a multidisciplinary call to embed sustainability into anticoagulation care, aligning clinical excellence with climate responsibility.
Elsevier,

Digital Chemical Engineering, Volume 14, March 2025, 100217

This research introduces APAH, an innovative IoT-based autonomous real-time monitoring system designed for industrial wastewater management, particularly in developing countries like India. By integrating multi-parameter sensors and advanced technologies such as machine learning, APAH continuously tracks key water quality metrics and enables timely interventions through automated controls and alerts, demonstrating significant improvements in water quality at industrial treatment plants in Maharashtra.

The authors propose a multi-attribute group decision-making (MAGDM) approach to evaluate and select digital voting tools that facilitate public participation in urban transport decision-making.

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In this round up of 2024, we share the Special Collections published on the SDG Resource Centre throughout the year, featuring more than 800 research articles and book chapters made freely available to advance knowledge and accelerate the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026: Harnessing Creativity for Global Progress

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