Advanced Material Green Energy Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

The beneficial rapid evolution of our civilization during last century came together with side effects. Global demand for energy is steeply raising due to the continuous increase in world population and the intense use of the energy nowadays associated to industry, transport, entertainment, etc. Historical energy production is based on the burning of fossil fuels, which emit carbon dioxide and other pollutant gases, affecting the equilibrium of our home planet. The tip of the iceberg of this imbalance is global warming; average surface temperatures have increased faster in the last 40 years than ever before, because of human related activities. Each day more people realize the importance to live on our planet in a sustainable way, and environmental concerns are becoming a strong force. A shift towards renewable energy technologies is gaining momentum, so that the future energy model will be overwhelmingly clean.

In this framework, scientific research will drive the unavoidable change of paradigm. Specifically, advanced materials and the establishment of new or improved technologies for clean energy processes are to play a leading role. This Special Issue is dedicated to compile recent results, findings, new insights and reviews of advanced materials and technologies that are involved in the green energy production. A broad scope is intended, therefore any topic related to renewable technologies that generate energy without the pollutants emission of fossil fuels is welcome.

Prof. Dr. Alberto Rivera-Calzada
Guest Editor

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