1) Mechanistic studies on the role played by (bio)interfaces and (bio)colloids in pollution control, (eco)dynamics of pollutants (e.g. sorption, transport, and transformations of nanoparticles, metals, micro/nanoplastics, pharmaceutical residues and other persistent organic pollutants), pollutant (bio)availability and (eco)toxicity
2) Fundamental research on equilibrium and non-equilibrium interfacial and colloidal phenomena and processes. Modelling across length scales: from atomistic simulations to global site models
3) Design and performance of innovative and environmentally-friendly engineered or bioinspired materials and systems, green processes for soil remediation and wastewater treatment
4) Multidisciplinary large-scale studies and field work
5) Improvement/development of methodological, analytical and/or instrumental techniques for analysis of (bio)interfaces and (bio)interfacial processes involved in pollutant dynamics, pollutant abatement, and (bio)remediation strategies (including synchrotron- and neutron-based studies, isotopic tools, etc.)
6) Perspectives in energy conversion/storage and environmental remediation