npj Clean Water

Papers
(The median citation count of npj Clean Water is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Molecular weight insight into critical component contributing to reverse osmosis membrane fouling in wastewater reclamation1003
Trans-membrane piezoelectric activation of peroxymonosulfate for effective control of waterborne antibiotic resistance dissemination235
Optimal design of water reuse networks in cities through decision support tool development and testing209
Investigating bio-remediation capabilities of a constructed wetland through spatial successional study of the sediment microbiome149
Anchoring Ni(II) bisacetylacetonate complex into CuS immobilized MOF for enhanced removal of tinidazole and metronidazole120
Forward osmosis (FO)-reverse osmosis (RO) hybrid process incorporated with hollow fiber FO99
Immobilization of active ammonia-oxidizing archaea in hydrogel beads90
Development of catalytic zero-valent iron incorporated PAN catalytic film for efficient degradation of organic matters80
Highly stretchable TPU/g-C3N4 composite nanofiber film for enhancing the piezo-photocatalytic sewage treatment by electrospinning-induced pretension65
Immobilization of silver nanoparticles on cellulose nanofibrils incorporated into nanofiltration membrane for enhanced desalination performance57
Modelling seasonal household variation in harvested rainwater availability: a case study in Siaya County, Kenya56
Experimental and theoretical assessment of bioinspired next-generation intercalated graphene oxide-based ceramic membranes for oil-in-water emulsion separation56
Biogenic silver nanoparticles-modified forward osmosis membranes with mitigated internal concentration polarization and enhanced antibacterial properties55
Measuring the gaps in drinking water quality and policy across regional and remote Australia51
Electrochemical nanosensor for ultrasensitive detection of malachite green and monitoring of its photocatalytic degradation51
Bacterial cellulose-graphene oxide composite membranes with enhanced fouling resistance for bio-effluents management50
High-risk clones of Pseudomonas aeruginosa contaminate the drinking water networks of French cities50
Energy system for evaluation of modification methods on energy transfer efficiency and optimization of membranes41
Differential survival of potentially pathogenic, septicemia- and meningitis-causing E. coli across the wastewater treatment train40
Synchronization of Ti3C2 MXene/Fe3+ with sodium persulfate for the degradation of reactive dyes38
Transition of antimicrobial resistome in wastewater treatment plants: impact of process configuration, geographical location and season38
Synergistic iron enhanced aerogel and peracetic acid for degradation of emerging organic contaminants38
Synergistic denitrification mechanism of domesticated aerobic denitrifying bacteria in low-temperature municipal wastewater treatment36
Sewage leakage challenges urban wastewater management as evidenced by the Yangtze River basin of China34
Comprehensive characterization of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in wastewater by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and screening algorithms34
Author Correction: The enhancement of anammox by graphene-based and iron-based nanomaterials in performance and mechanisms33
Tailored alumina nanocomposite membranes featuring MIL-125-NH2 metal-organic frameworks for oily wastewater treatment33
Comparing energy and exergy of multiple effect freeze desalination to MEE MSF RO32
Investigation of scaling inhibition and biofouling potential of different molecular weight fractions of a PAA antiscalant31
Water pumping effect over the organic ions defined graphene oxide membrane impulses high flux desalination31
Author Correction: A thermodynamic platform for evaluating the energy efficiency of combined power generation and desalination plants31
Increasingly frequent extreme weather events urge the development of point-of-use water treatment systems31
Self-supplied drinking water in low- and middle-income countries in the Asia-Pacific30
Disparity between global drought hazard and awareness29
Selectivity and morphological engineering of a unique gallium−organic framework for antibiotics exclusion in water29
The how tough is WASH framework for assessing the climate resilience of water and sanitation28
Co-cultivation of high-value microalgae species with filamentous microalgae for dairy wastewater treatment28
Life cycle and techno-economic assessment of bioresource production from wastewater27
Green wall system coupled with slow sand filtration for efficient greywater management at households27
Development of softening and ballasted flocculation as a pretreatment process for seawater desalination through a reverse osmosis membrane26
Reply: Potential discharge, attenuation and exposure risk of SARS-CoV-2 in natural water bodies receiving treated wastewater26
Reusable and effective polyacrylic membranes for mecoprop and bentazon extractions26
Decolourization of azo Lanasyn Navy M-DNL dye by Trichothecium roseum toward green mycoremediation25
Deep representation learning enables cross-basin water quality prediction under data-scarce conditions25
Developing and enforcing fracking regulations to protect groundwater resources25
Pilot-scale drinking water distribution system to study water quality changes during transport24
Enhanced antifouling and separation capabilities of polydopamine@Ce-MOF functionalized PES ultrafiltration membrane24
Geospatial investigation on self-purification capacity of river Estuaries in the Caspian region: reducing heavy metals pollution23
Predicting the risk of pipe failure using gradient boosted decision trees and weighted risk analysis23
Trace metals induce microbial risk and antimicrobial resistance in biofilm in drinking water23
Experimental investigation of porous carbon for cooling and desalination applications22
Light-dominated selection shaping filamentous cyanobacterial assemblages drives odor problem in a drinking water reservoir21
Research on the filtration efficiency and influencing factors of pontoon mesh rotary filters for micro-sprinkler irrigation21
3D hierarchical aquaporin-like nanoporous graphene membrane with engineered tripartite nanochannels for efficient oil/water separation21
Performance fluctuations and evaluation of a piston type integrated high pressure pump-energy recovery device21
Forecasting point-of-consumption chlorine residual in refugee settlements using ensembles of artificial neural networks21
A critical review of point-of-use drinking water treatment in the United States21
A high-throughput approach for assessing antiscaling performance during mineral precipitation from seawater and hard water20
Mechanism of Cr(VI) removal by polyphenols-rich bacterial cellulose gel produced from fermented wine pomace20
Iron-organic frameworks as effective fenton-like catalysts for peroxymonosulfate decomposition in advanced oxidation processes20
Pyridinic N anchored Ag and Au hybrids for detoxification of organic pollutants20
Optimization and modeling of betamethasone removal from aqueous solutions using a SiO2/g-C3N5@NiFe2O4 nanophotocatalyst by RSM19
Degradation of bisphenol A in an oxidation system constructed from Mo2C MXene and peroxymonosulfate19
A three-dimensional antifungal wooden cone evaporator for highly efficient solar steam generation19
Advances in point-of-care and molecular techniques to detect waterborne pathogens19
Synergistic mechanisms of novel Z-Scheme N,S co-doped biochar-based Ag3PO4 composites for efficient removal of norfloxacin19
Efficient removal of aromatic pollutants via catalytic wet peroxide oxidation over synthetic anisotropic ilmenite/carbon nanocomposites18
Monitoring pollution pathways in river water by predictive path modelling using untargeted GC-MS measurements18
IoT integrated and deep learning assisted electrochemical sensor for multiplexed heavy metal sensing in water samples18
Comprehensive HRMS-screening for persistent, mobile, and toxic compounds in first flush urban stormwater18
Towards a model for road runoff infiltration management18
Global navigation of Lithium in water bodies and emerging human health crisis18
Significantly enhanced performance for phenol compounds removal by MOF-5 nano-composite via its surface modification17
Biosorption removal of iron from water by Aspergillus niger17
The photocatalytic oxidation of As(III) on birnessite17
Temporal dynamics and persistence of resistance genes to broad spectrum antibiotics in an urban community17
Efficient generation of 1O2 by activating peroxymonosulfate on graphitic carbon nanoribbons for water remediation17
Assessing the influence of environmental variables on energy efficiency changes in the provision of drinking water services16
Water sources and kidney function: investigating chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in a prospective study16
Perspectives on transport pathways of microplastics across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region16
Photo responsive single layer MoS2 nanochannel membranes for photocatalytic degradation of contaminants in water16
Sustainability of global small-scale constructed wetlands for multiple pollutant control16
Sustainable and green polylactic acid-based membrane embedded with self-assembled positively charged f-MWCNTs/GO nanohybrids for the removal of nutrients from wastewater16
Fouling-resistant reverse osmosis membranes grafted with 2-aminoethanethiol having a low interaction energy with charged foulants16
Human exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other emerging contaminants in drinking water16
Benchmarking the performance of water companies for regulatory purposes to improve its sustainability15
Surface decoration of bis-aminosilane cross-linked multiwall carbon nanotube ultrafiltration membrane for fast and efficient heavy metal removal15
Combined advanced oxidation dye-wastewater treatment plant: design and development with data-driven predictive performance modeling15
Unravelling the UV/H2O2 process using bioelectrochemically synthesized H2O2 to reuse waste nutrient solution15
Halloysite nanotubes for regulating thermodynamics and kinetics of polysulfone/poly (ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) membranes with enhanced permeability14
Piloting batch reverse osmosis with a flexible bladder for water recovery from scaling-prone brine14
Design of a hydroxy channel based on the selectivity of water permeation via ions exclusion14
Development of an EOR-produced petroleum wastewater treatment system through integrated polyacrylonitrile membrane and ZrO2/sericin technologies: revelation of interactive mechanism based on synchrotr14
Father of reverse osmosis who made a huge impact on our world: Srinivasa Sourirajan (October 16, 1923–February 20, 2022)14
Long-term water conservation is fostered by smart meter-based feedback and digital user engagement14
Ultrastable Co-NC membrane for sterilization of Escherichia coli in flowing water14
Floating 3D-PDMS-Iron oxide molecular baskets for decontaminating diverse pollutants and analyzing structural composition impacts14
Is volumetric pricing for drinking water an effective revenue strategy in rural Mali?13
High-strength TiO2/TPU composite fiber based textiles for organic pollutant removal13
Hybrid combination of advanced oxidation and biological processes for the micropollutant removal of carbamazepine13
Transition from irrigation with untreated wastewater to treated wastewater and associated benefits and risks13
Effect of solution ions on the charge and performance of nanofiltration membranes13
A call for multidisciplinary approach towards water sustainability13
Metal oxide single-component light-powered micromotors for photocatalytic degradation of nitroaromatic pollutants13
Author Correction: A critical review of point-of-use drinking water treatment in the United States13
Biofouling characteristics of reverse osmosis membranes by disinfection-residual-bacteria post seven water disinfection techniques13
Associations of the utilization of household water treatment devices with mortality13
A twilight for the complete nitrogen removal via synergistic partial-denitrification, anammox, and DNRA process13
Integrated emulsion separation and fog collection with functionalized Janus wood membrane for water scarcity solutions13
Hexavalent chromium reduction and Rhodamine B degradation by visible-light-driven photocatalyst of stannum indium sulfide-samarium vanadate13
Advanced wastewater treatment and membrane fouling control by electro-encapsulated self-forming dynamic membrane bioreactor13
Metal-organic framework modified hydrophilic polyvinylidene fluoride porous membrane for efficient degerming selective oil/water emulsion separation12
Scalable and high throughput photothermal water disinfection with negligible CO2 footprint utilizing nanostructured carbon coatings12
Towards healthy and economically sustainable communities through clean water and resource recovery12
Unveiling mechanistic intricacies of Chlorella pyrenoidosa-mediated pathogen removal from sewage12
Evaluation of dynamic eco-efficiency of water companies: the influence of non-revenue water and water supply interruptions11
Tailoring microbial redox with alternating current for efficient mineralization of refractory organic nitrogen compounds in wastewater11
Tuning polyamide membrane chemistry for enhanced desalination using Boc-protected ethylenediamine and its in situ Boc-deprotection11
Magnetic core supported ethyl acetate microdrops for organic contaminants removal from water11
Chitosan-based fluorescent inverse opal particles for Cr(VI) sensing11
Adsorption and DFT investigations of Cr(VI) removal using nanocrystals decorated with graphene oxide10
Standardizing practices and flux predictions in membrane science via simplified equations and membrane characterization10
Selected physical and chemical cleanings remove biofilm in seawater membrane distillation without causing pore wetting10
Modifying the resin type of hybrid anion exchange nanotechnology (HAIX-Nano) to improve its regeneration and phosphate recovery efficiency10
Strategies for mitigating challenges associated with trace organic compound removal by high-retention membrane bioreactors (HR-MBRs)10
Using static magnetic field to recover ammonia efficiently by DNRA process10
Chemical, ecotoxicological characteristics, environmental fate, and treatment methods applied to cyanide-containing wastewater10
Preparation of unsaturated MIL-101(Cr) with Lewis acid sites for the extraordinary adsorption of anionic dyes9
A comprehensive review of KCC-1 fibrous silica for water treatment9
S-ZVI@biochar constructs a directed electron transfer channel between dechlorinating bacteria, Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 and trichloroethylene9
Internal electric field steering S-scheme charge transfer in ZnIn2S4/COF boosts H2O2 photosynthesis from water and air for sustainable disinfection9
Occurrence characteristics and transport processes of riverine microplastics in different connectivity contexts9
Succession of bacterial biofilm communities following removal of chloramine from a full-scale drinking water distribution system9
Fibrous super-bridging agents simultaneously improve contaminants removal and sludge dewatering via a very compact three-in-one process9
Towards the realisation of high permi-selective MoS2 membrane for water desalination9
Internal pipe corrosion assessment method in water distribution system using ultrasound and convolutional neural networks9
Removing forever chemicals via amphiphilic functionalized membranes9
Removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater: a comprehensive and critical review9
A review of advances & potential of applying nanomaterials for biofilm inhibition9
Solar water purification with photocatalytic nanocomposite filter based on TiO2 nanowires and carbon nanotubes8
Indicators to complement global monitoring of safely managed on-site sanitation to understand health risks8
Lattice distortion SnS2 piezoelectric self-Fenton system for efficient degradation and detoxification of pollutants8
Pyrite-based denitrification combined with electrochemical disinfection to remove nitrate and microbial contamination from groundwater8
Highly durable and sustainable heterogeneous fabric using in-and-out fluorinated urethane coating for elimination of bacteria and oil–water separation8
Microwave-enhanced catalytic degradation of organic compounds with silica-coated iron oxide nanocrystals via fenton-like reaction pathway8
Association of latrine and waste disposal conditions with water and kitchenware contamination in peri-urban Lusaka8
Optimization, kinetics and thermodynamics studies for photocatalytic degradation of Methylene Blue using cadmium selenide nanoparticles8
The impact of on-premises piped water supply on fecal contamination pathways in rural Zambia8
Single-stage tubular and multistage planar systems of passive permeate-side-heated solar membrane distillation8
Solar technology‒closed loop synergy facilitates low-carbon circular bioeconomy in microalgal wastewater treatment8
Vacancies and sea urchin structure protect cobalt manganese spinel from anion poisoning in peroxymonosulfate activation8
Viral particle prediction in wastewater treatment plants using nonlinear lifelong learning models7
Strategy to improve Cu-BTC metal-organic frameworks performance in removal of Rhodamine B: MD and WT-MtD simulations assessment7
Tunable nanostructured stainless-steel coating for high-selective and high-permeable separation membranes for oil/water emulsions7
Discussion on “Potential discharge, attenuation and exposure risk of SARS-CoV-2 in natural water bodies receiving treated wastewater”7
Metal organic frameworks for wastewater treatment, renewable energy and circular economy contributions7
Seawater desalination concentrate—a new frontier for sustainable mining of valuable minerals7
A facile strategy for fabrication of nanocomposite ultrafiltration membrane: oily wastewater treatment and photocatalytic self-cleaning7
Pathways to a net-zero-carbon water sector through energy-extracting wastewater technologies7
Joule and photothermal heating techniques for oil desorption with techno-economic feasibility and environmental impact analysis6
Electrochemical reactor with carbon membrane electrodes for efficient phenol removal via anode and cathode synergism6
Clustering micropollutants and estimating rate constants of sorption and biodegradation using machine learning approaches6
Drinking water consumption and association between actual and perceived risks of endocrine disrupting compounds6
A spacer-based approach for localized Joule heating in membrane distillation6
Precise biofilm thickness prediction in SWRO desalination from planar camera images by DNN models6
Real-time detection of ammonium in soil pore water6
Pesticide risk constraints to achieving Sustainable Development Goals in China based on national modeling6
Guiding urban water management towards 1.5 °C6
A comprehensive review on the chemical regeneration of biochar adsorbent for sustainable wastewater treatment6
Potential benefits of public–private partnerships to improve the efficiency of urban wastewater treatment6
Estimation of median LC50 and toxicity of environmentally relevant concentrations of thiram in Labeo rohita6
Preparation of polysulfone-based nanofiber Janus membrane for membrane distillation containing organic pollutants6
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