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  • Environmental Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Water Resource Management

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  • Water stress is a critical global challenge requiring advanced management strategies.
  • Microbial electrochemical technologies (METs) utilize bacterial extracellular electron transfer for water management.
  • METs are crucial for sustainable development and achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the potential of METs in addressing water stress and promoting sustainable water resource management.
  • To underscore the role of METs in achieving UNSDGs.
  • To identify challenges and future directions for MET implementation.

Main Methods:

  • This perspective article reviews current research and applications of METs.
  • It analyzes the capabilities of METs in pollution mitigation, resource recovery, and water quality monitoring.
  • The study discusses the integration of METs with decentralized wastewater treatment systems.

Main Results:

  • METs provide versatile applications for pollution control, resource recovery, and real-time water monitoring.
  • They support decentralized wastewater treatment and reuse, enhancing access to clean water and sanitation.
  • METs contribute to multiple UNSDGs through integrated water management approaches.

Conclusions:

  • METs offer significant promise for sustainable water resource management and achieving global development goals.
  • Technological scalability, optimization, and regulatory frameworks are key challenges to address.
  • Continued research, collaboration, and policy support are essential for the widespread adoption of METs.