Nanostructured Materials for Advanced Air Filtration: Design, Performance, and Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomaterials; carbon-based nanostructures; environmental chemistry; materials for air and water purification; green chemistry; STEM education
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing concern over air quality and its impact on health and climate has driven the urgent development of advanced filtration technologies. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent progress in the design, synthesis, and application of nanostructured materials specifically engineered for air filtration systems. Emphasis will be placed on materials with high surface area, porosity, reactivity, and selectivity such as carbon nanomaterials, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), and advanced composites that offer superior capture efficiency of pollutants, including particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and pathogens. Contributions addressing sustainability, regeneration, cost effectiveness, and integration with smart sensing technologies are welcome. This Special Issue seeks to bridge fundamental materials science with applied engineering to promote cleaner air and a healthier environment.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Shiv K. Sharma
Prof. Dr. Igor Agranovski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanostructured materials
- air filtration
- carbon nanomaterials
- metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)
- environmental nanotechnology
- volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- smart filtration systems
- sustainable materials
- particulate matter (PM) capture
- advanced composites
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