JOURNAL ARTICLE

A review of advanced solutions in constructed wetlands for sustainable wastewater management.

  • Published In: Physics of Fluids, 2025, v. 37, n. 1. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pandiarajan, Sivasankar; Sankararajan, Vanitha 3 of 3

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive review of constructed wetlands (CWs) as sustainable, cost-effective ecological technologies for wastewater treatment (WWT). It examines key factors influencing CW performance, including unit parameters (media and vegetation), operational parameters (hydraulic loading rate and flow rate), and meteorological parameters (temperature, wind speed, relative humidity), highlighting their complex interactions and impacts on treatment efficiency. The review discusses challenges such as substrate clogging, media degradation, plant growth issues, and fluctuating influent characteristics, offering solutions like substrate selection, aeration, and adaptive management. Additionally, it outlines the environmental, social, and economic benefits of CWs, particularly in rural and resource-limited settings, and emphasizes future directions involving integration with advanced technologies, climate adaptation, and solar-powered aeration systems to enhance treatment performance and sustainability.

Additional Information

  • Source:Physics of Fluids. 2025/01, Vol. 37, Issue 1, p1
  • Document Type:Literature Review
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1070-6631
  • DOI:10.1063/5.0244570
  • Accession Number:182617263
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