Reduction of Pollution and Carbon Emissions, Functional Polymeric Materials for Adsorption and Catalysis
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart and Functional Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 790
Special Issue Editor
Interests: mercury removal; MOFs; biomass; biochar
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The emission of pollutants and greenhouse gases in the industrial sector causes significant damage to the environment, including the atmosphere, soil, and water, and poses a threat to human health, becoming an increasingly complex and serious issue. Thus, controlling these emissions has become a focal point of research across various disciplines. The findings of such research not only contribute to theoretical advancements and technological innovations but also provide a foundation for policymaking and the achievement of sustainable development goals. In recent years, polymers have gained considerable attention in pollution and carbon reduction efforts due to their high specific surface area and porosity. Additionally, by modifying their structures and chemical properties, polymers can be tailored for high selectivity in removing specific substances. Moreover, polymers can be combined with other materials to form composites, introducing new characteristics and enhancing removal efficiency. Overall, polymers have demonstrated significant potential and broad application prospects in pollutant and greenhouse gas removal, making them crucial materials for environmental protection and sustainable development. Therefore, the development of high-performance, environmentally friendly polymers is key to addressing environmental pollution in the industrial sector.
Topics of interest for the Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Key innovative technologies for source reduction in pollution and carbon in key industries;
- New pathways and catalytic technologies for CO2 conversion;
- New technologies and materials for pollutant reduction using renewable energy sources;
- Improvement of efficiency and reduction of energy consumption of various industrial processes based on reaction modulation and reconfiguration;
- Thermochemical disposal, conversion and utilization of various types of inorganic/organic wastes and industrial emissions.
Dr. Li Jia
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- reduction
- pollutions
- CO2
- polymers
- functional materials
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