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Green Transportation and Pollution Control

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Transportation and Future Mobility".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2025 | Viewed by 1294

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Luka Vukić

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Department for Management of Marine Technologies, Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
Interests: sustainable transport and logistics; transport geography; shipping and port economics; traffic technology and transport
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Prof. Dr. Alen Jugović

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Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Interests: sustainable transport and logistics; shipping and port economics; sea passenger transport; regional development
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The transportation sector plays a central role in the socioeconomic development of the global economy but at the same time generates significant pollution from various sources, contributing to the negative impacts of transportation on public health and the environment. This Special Issue aims to broadly cover all aspects related to achieving a sustainable transportation system that is safer, more efficient and more environmentally friendly. Green transportation encompasses areas related to environmentally friendly means of transportation that minimize carbon emissions, reduce energy consumption and improve air quality. This can be achieved by reducing dependence on fossil fuels while promoting renewable energy sources, the diffusion of new technological solutions, green transportation initiatives, environmental taxes, innovation and other related research areas. Pollution control complements green transportation by addressing the pollution caused by different modes of transport with a range of measures aimed at implementing policy interventions, such as stricter emission standards, the introduction of clean fuels and investment in the necessary infrastructure to support energy-efficient transport solutions, as well as the implementation of advanced solutions that minimize harmful emissions. Both strategies aim to maintain an environmentally friendly environment with lower emissions and less impact on human health and the natural environment. These activities help to combat global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, global warming, the depletion of natural resources and more. Switching to environmentally friendly transportation and implementing effective anti-pollution measures not only benefit the environment but also improve the quality of life of the world's population.

Topics (not limited to):

  • Transport and energy transition;
  • Reduction of air and noise emissions in traffic;
  • Environmentally friendly means of transportation;
  • Green transportation infrastructure (e.g., green corridors);
  • Innovative and digital solutions;
  • Political interventions and investments in infrastructure;
  • Optimization of logistics and pollution monitoring.

Dr. Luka Vukić
Prof. Dr. Alen Jugović
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sustainable transport
  • green solutions
  • environmental protection
  • decarbonization
  • climate change
  • technological improvement
  • social well-being

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Integrated Strategies for Air Quality and Thermal Comfort Improvement: The Case Study of the University Campus of Catania
by Salvatore Leonardi, Maurizio Detommaso, Nilda Georgina Liotta, Natalia Distefano, Francesco Nocera and Vincenzo Costanzo
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(10), 5661; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15105661 - 19 May 2025
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Urban campuses face critical environmental challenges due to high pedestrian density, traffic-induced air pollution, and thermal stress, especially in compact Mediterranean settings. These conditions can compromise the usability and livability of outdoor spaces. This study investigates whether greening and material-based interventions can offset [...] Read more.
Urban campuses face critical environmental challenges due to high pedestrian density, traffic-induced air pollution, and thermal stress, especially in compact Mediterranean settings. These conditions can compromise the usability and livability of outdoor spaces. This study investigates whether greening and material-based interventions can offset a lower degree of traffic reduction in improving air quality and thermal comfort. The University Campus of Catania (Southern Italy) served as the case study. An integrated microscale simulation framework using ENVI-met was developed, calibrated, and validated with local traffic, meteorological data, and field measurements of PM10 and PM2.5. Three scenarios were tested: a baseline, Scenario 1 (50% traffic reduction with moderate greening), and Scenario 2 (30% traffic reduction with more extensive greening and material interventions). Results showed that Scenario 1 consistently outperformed Scenario 2 in all pedestrian hotspots. The highest reductions recorded in Scenario 1 were −0.150 μg/m3 for PM2.5 (−11.5%), −0.069 μg/m3 for PM10 (−5.9%), −2.16 °C for UTCI (−7.6%), and −2.52 °C for MRT (−4.5%). These findings confirm that traffic reduction is the dominant factor in achieving environmental improvements, although greening and innovative materials play a valuable complementary role. The study supports integrated planning strategies for climate-responsive and healthier university environments. Full article
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Green Shipping Corridors: A Bibliometric Analysis of Policy, Technology, and Stakeholder Collaboration
by Alen Jugović, Miljen Sirotić, Tanja Poletan Jugović and Dražen Žgaljić
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(6), 3304; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15063304 - 18 Mar 2025
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This study provides a bibliometric review of 238 studies on the concept of green shipping corridors in the maritime industry, published in 93 academic outlets and authored by 654 scholars. Bibliographical data were extracted from the Web of Science database and analyzed using [...] Read more.
This study provides a bibliometric review of 238 studies on the concept of green shipping corridors in the maritime industry, published in 93 academic outlets and authored by 654 scholars. Bibliographical data were extracted from the Web of Science database and analyzed using the bibliometrix package in R software (version 4.3.3) alongside VOSviewer (version 1.6.20). Based on citation analysis metrics, the most influential articles, journals, authors, institutions, and countries within the field were identified. Utilizing the bibliographic coupling methodology in VOSviewer, the following four underlying research clusters were distinguished: (1) Sustainable Green Shipping Practices and Research, (2) Alternative Fuels and Low-Carbon Strategies for Maritime Transport, (3) Green and Low-Carbon Maritime Development, and (4) Environmental Sustainability in Maritime Shipping. Content analysis results highlighted crucial policy recommendations, technological adaptation strategies, and collaborative stakeholder practices, providing robust insights for academia and industry practitioners seeking strategic guidance for effective maritime decarbonization via integrated green shipping corridor initiatives. Full article
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