Materials for Pollutant Removal
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 89
Special Issue Editor
Interests: air pollution control (VOCs, SO2, NOx, Hg0, etc.); design of new catalytic materials; the resource utilization of solid waste materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Environmental pollution poses one of the most critical challenges to global sustainability, necessitating the development of advanced materials capable of efficient pollutant detection, capture, and degradation.
This Special Issue, "Materials for Pollutant Removal," aims to highlight cutting-edge research on functional materials designed for environmental remediation across air, water, and soil systems. We seek contributions exploring novel synthesis strategies, structure–property relationships, and practical applications of materials such as adsorbents, catalysts, membranes, and nanocomposites. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the development of adsorbents, photocatalysts, separation membranes, and composite materials for the removal of heavy metals, volatile organic pollutant, organic dyes, pharmaceuticals, and emerging contaminants. We welcome both original research articles and comprehensive reviews that offer insights into material design, mechanistic understanding, and practical applications for a cleaner and safer environment. We look forward to receiving your contributions, seeking to advance this vital field.
Dr. Youcai Zhu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pollutant removal
- adsorbent materials
- catalytic degradation
- pollutant capture and separation
- nanomaterials
- sustainable materials
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