Applications of Nanomaterials in Gas Capture, Adsorption, Separation and Storage, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Gas capture, adsorption, separation and storage play critical roles in energy utilization efficiency, a key issue that must be addressed in traditional petrochemistry and emerging industries aiming at net-zero CO₂ emissions. The development of industry and technology has necessitated greater requirements and has introduced challenges for gas capture, separation and storage materials and technologies.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative represents a common aspiration across countries to achieve the sustainable development of the environment, the economy, society and people's livelihoods. To mitigate global warming and carbon emissions and reach carbon neutrality, CO₂ capture and geological storage, hydrogen production, transport and storage projects and hydrocarbon/coal recovery must be realized. The development of nanomaterials with desired properties and corresponding methods for target applications—which can minimize the environmental impact via gas capture, separation and storage—has attracted increasing attention over the last few decades. Green and eco-friendly techniques focus on the relevant mechanisms and technology, which reduce the use of hazardous substances and non-renewable sources. Nanomaterials for gas capture, separation and storage are considered to be energy efficient, low-cost, renewable and environmentally friendly for a sustainable future.

This Special Issue will present the latest research related to CO₂ capture, utilization and storage (CCUS); petrophysics; geology and other relevant topics. For this collection, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:

• CO₂/CH₄/H₂ geo-storage;
• Gas transport in nanoporous media;
• Advanced nanomaterials for gas capture, adsorption, separation and storage;
• Mechanisms of gas capture, adsorption, separation and storage.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Zheng Sun
Guest Editor

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