Advanced Research and Applications of Coal-Derived Materials
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soil and rock mechanics; cement and concrete; green materials and waste; coal-derived carbon-based materials; geologic carbon sequestration
Interests: foundation engineering; soil–structure interaction; geotechnical reliability theory; site investigations; underground structures and pipes; soil and rock mechanics; pavement foundation; slope stability; energy geotechnics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will highlight recent advances in the conversion of coal into value-added products and their innovative applications across various sectors—exploring the transformation of coal into solid, liquid, and gaseous products through pyrolysis, gasification, and hydrothermal processes, with an emphasis on sustainability and resource utilization. Coal-derived solid products such as char, carbon anodes, carbon fiber, and graphene oxide have, due to their unique properties, shown great promise in applications such as energy storage, catalysis, and environmental remediation. Examples of their use include coal derivatives being appliled in construction and and the manufacture of building materials, where coal char enhances the performance of cementitious composites by improving hydration, pore structure, and durability, and the integration of graphene oxide or carbon fiber into structural materials has been used to enhance mechanical strength and thermal stability. This Special Issue also seeks to highlight the roles played by coal-derived liquid products, which serve as potential feedstocks for chemicals, fuels, and industrial solvents, offering an alternative to petroleum-based resources. Moreover, coal-derived gas products like syngas and hydrogen can support clean energy initiatives and reduce carbon emissions when utilized efficiently. This collection of studies will promote circular economy approaches by unlocking the full potential of advanced technologies deploying coal resources while also addressing the related environmental and engineering challenges.
Dr. Hua Yu
Dr. Kam Ng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- coal-derived solid products
- coal-derived liquid products
- coal-derived gas products
- coal-derived construction and building materials
- coal char
- graphene oxide
- carbon fiber
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