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Sustainable Energy Environment in Future: New Advances in Air Pollution Control

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "B: Energy and Environment".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 960

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Department of Environmental Sciences, Cambridge Corporate University, 6006 Luzern, Switzerland
Interests: air pollution; climate change; particulate matter; transport emissions; health impact; risk assessment; urban sustainability; renewable energy; nanotechnology; heterogeneous catalysis; material science; air quality; coating films; solar energy

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We invite researchers and industry experts to contribute to this Special Issue of Energies, focusing on cutting-edge advances in air pollution control and its crucial role in fostering a sustainable energy environment for the future. As the global demand for energy continues to grow, so does the urgency to address the environmental challenges it poses, particularly in the areas of air quality and emissions control.

This Special Issue will showcase recent technological innovations, novel research, and best practices that aim to minimize the impact of energy production and consumption on air quality. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Emerging technologies for controlling industrial emissions, including CO2 capture, particulate removal, and NOx/SOx reduction;
  • Innovations in renewable energy systems that contribute to improved air quality, such as solar, wind, and bioenergy;
  • Advanced monitoring techniques for real-time air pollution data and predictive analysis;
  • Policy and regulatory frameworks for integrating air pollution control into sustainable energy strategies;
  • Impact of electrification and energy efficiency on reducing urban air pollution;
  • Case studies demonstrating successful integration of air pollution control technologies in energy projects.

By addressing these key areas, this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the advancements in air pollution control and its intersection with sustainable energy practices.

Dr. Rima Isaifan
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • renewable energy technologies
  • solar energy
  • hydrogen energy technologies
  • energy efficiency
  • nanomaterials for environmental applications
  • economics in renewable energy applications
  • air pollution control
  • sustainable energy
  • emission reduction
  • carbon capture and storage (CCS)
  • NOx and SOx reduction
  • particulate matter (PM) control
  • clean energy innovations
  • industrial emissions
  • electrification and air quality
  • environmental monitoring
  • urban air quality
  • green technologies
  • energy policy and regulation
  • climate change mitigation
  • sustainable development
  • energy transition
  • low-carbon energy systems
  • pollution monitoring technologies
  • techno-economics of renewable energy applications

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Assessing the Effectiveness of Mycelium-Based Thermal Insulation in Reducing Domestic Cooling Footprint: A Simulation-Based Study
by Shouq Al-Qahtani, Muammer Koç and Rima J. Isaifan
Energies 2025, 18(4), 980; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18040980 - 18 Feb 2025
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Domestic cooling requirements in arid and hot climate regions present a substantial challenge in minimizing energy consumption and reducing carbon emissions, largely due to the extensive dependence on electricity-intensive air conditioning systems. The limitations and inefficiencies of traditional construction and insulation materials, coupled [...] Read more.
Domestic cooling requirements in arid and hot climate regions present a substantial challenge in minimizing energy consumption and reducing carbon emissions, largely due to the extensive dependence on electricity-intensive air conditioning systems. The limitations and inefficiencies of traditional construction and insulation materials, coupled with their improper application, further intensify the challenges posed by extreme climatic conditions. Considering these challenges, this study thoroughly assesses a novel and unconventional solution recently introduced for improving insulation: mycelium-based thermal insulation. Mycelium is the growth form of filamentous fungi, capable of binding organic matter through a network of hyphal microfilaments. This research utilizes DesignBuilder v7.3.1.003 simulation software to assess the thermal performance of residential buildings that incorporate mycelium as an insulator. The aim is to compare its efficacy with commonly used traditional insulators in Qatar and to investigate the potential of mycelium as an eco-friendly solution for minimizing thermal energy consumption, enhancing thermal comfort, decreasing carbon emissions, and achieving annual thermal energy savings. This study examines various insulation materials and accentuates the unique advantages offered by mycelium-based composites. Simulation results indicate that the placement of mycelium on both the inner and outer surfaces results in significant annual energy savings of 8.11 TWh, accompanied by a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions. Full article
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