Advances in Sustainable and Functional Bio-Based Porous Materials for Environmental Remediation
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 734
Special Issue Editors
Interests: lignin-based materials; biomass-derived carbon materials; nanomaterials; catalysis
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Dear Colleagues,
The escalating global environmental crisis, driven by industrialization and anthropogenic activities, necessitates innovative and sustainable remediation strategies. Traditional methods often fall short in addressing the complex array of modern pollutants, including heavy metals, organic compounds, and emerging contaminants. In response, bio-based porous materials (BPMs) have emerged as a transformative solution, leveraging their unique structural and chemical properties for effective environmental cleanup. Derived from abundant and renewable biomass and waste resources, BPMs align intrinsically with circular economy principles by valorizing waste, reducing landfill burdens, and promoting resource recycling. These materials offer significant advantages, including lower energy consumption, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and inherent biodegradability, positioning them as economically viable and environmentally sound alternatives to conventional fossil fuel-based materials.
Dr. Qiangu Yan
Guest Editors
Dr. Yufei Nan
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- bio-based materials
- porous structure
- adsorption of heavy metals/organics/dyes/microplastics
- sustainable processing
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