Energy and Air Pollution

Dear Colleagues,

The Energy-Air Pollution nexus is well recognized and has been studied extensively to limit and eventually reduce the direct impact of the exploitation and use of the energy resources on the atmosphere, and indirectly the effects on other “spheres” (biosphere, hydrosphere, etc.). However, many places still face grave challenges related to the unsustainable use of energy resources with the corresponding impact on low air quality. Emissions from energy-related activities contain various pollutants, including criteria pollutants, photochemical oxidant precursors, aerosol precursors, short-lived and long-lived climate pollutants, and air toxics.

This Special Issue aims to consolidate multidisciplinary research that advances current knowledge on the use of novel approaches to help mitigate the impact of the energy sector on the atmosphere by reducing emissions across its value chain. Studies that explore case studies analysis, scenario modeling, systems integration, technology development and implementation, field intervention, among others, are encouraged. Submissions must demonstrate, quantitatively, the link between energy-related activities and air pollution impacts.

Broad areas of interest for the submissions include but are not limited to:

• Diagnosis and perspective of current and future energy infrastructure on air quality at urban and regional scales.
• Technological pathways for cutting-down air pollutant emissions from energy-related activities.
• Long-term indicators for tracking the impact of energy-related policies on air quality.
• Impact of COVID-19 on the energy value chain and its relation to observed air pollution levels.
• Coupled management of energy production and air pollutant forecasts.
• Smart and sustainable mobility solutions; transportation infrastructure, including freight-related transport.
• Green fuels and industrial decarbonization.
• Energy sector decarbonization: co-benefits for air quality improvement.
• New sensing platforms (low-cost sensors, remote sensing) for energy infrastructure emissions.
• Characterization and impacts of pollutants emitted from under-represented, energy-related sources (e.g., low-cost cooking stoves, charcoal production, fugitive emissions).
• Integrate decision-making tools for combined energy/air quality management.

Prof. Dr. Alberto Mendoza-Domínguez
Dr. Jose Ignacio Huertas
Guest Editors

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