Advanced Technologies in Intelligent and Sustainable Coal Mining
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Earth Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 291
Special Issue Editors
Interests: theory and technology of intelligent mining; adaptive control of equipment
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Interests: intelligent mining; green mining; deep mining; precision mining; digital mine; mining equipment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Amidst the restructuring of global energy and the pursuit of "dual carbon" goals, the coal industry is undergoing unprecedented technological transformation. Traditional coal mining methods are confronted with numerous challenges, including low efficiency, multiple safety hazards, and significant environmental impacts, while the innovative development of advanced coal mining technologies provides crucial support for industrial transformation and upgrading. This Special Issue aims to systematically review the current state of cutting-edge international coal mining technologies, thoroughly explore the theoretical foundations and technical approaches for intelligent, green, and efficient mining, and provide both a platform for academic exchange and technical solutions for the sustainable development of the global coal industry.
This Special Issue calls for original research articles that advance our understanding of cutting-edge developments in advanced coal mining methods and technologies. Potential topics for submissions include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Intelligent mining systems and equipment;
(2) Green mining theories and technologies;
(3) Deep and complex geological condition mining technologies;
(4) Precision mining methods and equipment;
(5) Digital mine and intelligent decision systems.
Prof. Dr. Yong Yuan
Prof. Dr. Cun Zhang
Dr. Bo Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- intelligent mining
- green mining
- deep mining
- precision mining
- digital mine
- mining equipment
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