Micro–Nano Bubble Technology and Its Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The main characteristics of traditional aeration technology commonly used in water treatment are that it can produce bubbles that possess a large specific surface area and high mass transfer efficiency, increase the concentration of dissolved oxygen, and achieve the purpose of promoting the degradation of organic matter by aerobic microorganisms. Micro–nano bubbles (particle size between "10~50 μm" and "≤200 nm") have been widely used in medical, cleaning, agricultural cultivation and other fields in recent years because of their smaller particle size, larger surface area, stable existence in water for a few hours to a few days, producing a large number of hydroxyl radicals after collapse and other characteristics. Micro–nano bubble generation methods include hydraulic cavitation, dissolved gas release, ultrasonic cavitation and electrolysis. The characterization parameters of micro–nano bubbles mainly include the particle size, Zeta potential, concentration and so on. After a large number of experiments, researchers have concluded that the main factors affecting micro–nano bubbles and hydroxyl radicals are the air source, ultrasonic stimulation, pH and so on. These advances in micro–nano bubble technology can provide theoretical support for the stable generation of micro–nano bubbles and the generation of more hydroxyl radicals, thereby improving the treatment effect.

This Special Issue entitled "Micro–nano Bubble Technology and its Applications" is looking for high-quality works. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Optimization of traditional aeration technology and equipment;
• The application of traditional aeration technology;
• Optimization of micro–nano bubble formation process;
• The growth and stability mechanism of micro–nano bubbles in water;
• Degradation of contaminants or biofilm control in water purification systems or other systems;
• The application of micro–nano bubble technology;
• Similarities and differences between traditional aeration technology and micro–nano bubble technology.

Prof. Dr. Soon-Thiam Khu
Dr. Tianzhi Wang
Guest Editors

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• micro–nano bubble
• hydroxyl radical
• advanced oxidation
• biofilm
• pollutant degradation
• crop respiration