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Feature Review Papers in Environmental Chemistry

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 March 2025) | Viewed by 5274

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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The Chemical and Molecular Sciences Section of Applied Sciences is running a new innovative series of featured review collections on hot/current topics of significant relevance to researchers in chemistry and other relevant science and engineering disciplines. The first of these series of Special Issues will feature a collection of important review papers in the interdisciplinary field of “Environmental Chemistry”, in which encompasses all environmental chemistry topics, including but not limited to the following:

  • Sources of chemical pollutants in air, soil, and water;
  • Reactions of chemical pollutants in air, soil, and water;
  • The transportation, effects, and fate of chemical pollutants in air, soil, and water;
  • The effect of human activities and biological activities on the environment;
  • Environmental analytical chemistry, including new methods of identifying and monitoring of chemical pollutants;
  • The chemistry of waste (including wastewater) and waste treatment;
  • Recovery of resources from waste.

We welcome review articles on any of the above or other related topics.

Prof. Dr. Samuel Adeloju
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • air
  • soil
  • water
  • chemical pollutants – reactions, impact, identification and monitoring
  • waste materials
  • wastewater
  • solid waste
  • waste treatment
  • resource recovery
  • environmental analysis or speciation
  • human activities
  • biological activities

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Systematic Review
Fuelling a Clean Future: A Systematic Review of Techno-Economic and Life Cycle Assessments in E-Fuel Development
by M. N. Uddin and Feng Wang
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(16), 7321; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14167321 - 20 Aug 2024
Cited by 5 | Viewed by 4632
Abstract
The transition to sustainable energy has ushered in the era of electrofuels (e-fuels), which are synthesised using electricity from renewable sources, water, and CO2 as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. This paper presents a systematic review of the techno-economic (TEA) and [...] Read more.
The transition to sustainable energy has ushered in the era of electrofuels (e-fuels), which are synthesised using electricity from renewable sources, water, and CO2 as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. This paper presents a systematic review of the techno-economic (TEA) and life cycle assessments (LCAs) of e-fuel production. We critically evaluate advancements in production technologies, economic feasibility, environmental implications, and potential societal impacts. Our findings indicate that while e-fuels offer a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions, their economic viability depends on optimising production processes and reducing input material costs. The LCA highlights the necessity of using renewable energy for hydrogen production to ensure the genuine sustainability of e-fuels. This review also identifies knowledge gaps, suggesting areas for future research and policy intervention. As the world moves toward a greener future, understanding the holistic implications of e-fuels becomes paramount. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview to guide stakeholders in their decision-making processes. Full article
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