Announcements

Six new journals covering a range of subjects launched their inaugural issues in June 2025. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access. We are pleased to present the latest research and to make it accessible to all.

We extend our sincere thanks to all the Editorial Board Members for their commitment and expertise. Each journal is dedicated to upholding strong editorial standards through a thorough peer review process, ensuring impactful open access scholarship.

Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.

Journal	Founding Editor-in-Chief	Journal Topics (Selected)
	Prof. Dr. Chang-Pu Sun, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Beijing, China; Computational Science Research Center, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	quantum information and phenomena; condensed matter physics and statistical physics; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; computational physics and mathematical methods View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Hualiang Lin, Sun Yat-sen University, China; Prof. Dr. Jose L. Domingo, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain Editorial | View inaugural issue	green and organic food; green infrastructures; green exercise; environmental impact of the healthcare sector; effects of climate change on human health | View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Francesco Veglio, University of L’Aquila, Italy Editorial | View inaugural issue	ultra-pure substances; water purification; air purification; gas purification; inorganic chemical purification; purification technologies View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Junxing Zheng, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	computer-aided design and engineering; artificial intelligence and machine learning; building information modeling (BIM) and digital twins; robotics and automation in construction; smart sensors and Internet of Things (IoT); intelligent control systems and facilities management View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Assunta Di Vaio, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy Editorial | View inaugural issue	sustainability, managerial, and biodiversity accounting; carbon management accounting; corporate social responsibility; artificial intelligence and disclosure View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Changjun Liu, Sichuan University, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	bioeffects of electromagnetic waves; electromagnetic science and engineering; microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz technologies; metamaterials and metasurfaces; communication, sensing, and networks; energy, power, and sustainable applications; quantum and emerging technologies; artificial intelligence and advanced fabrication View journal scope | Submit an article

Conference: 32nd International Cartographic Conference (ICC 2025)
Organization: Canadian Institute of Geomatics
Date: 17–22 Aug 2025
Location: Vancouver, Canada

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the International Cartographic Conference is delighted to announce that the 32nd International Cartographic Conference is coming to Canada and will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, from 17 to 22 August 2025. The theme for this conference is “Mapping the Future: Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability,” and it will be hosted by the Canadian Institute of Geomatics (CIG). The conference aims to serve as a forum where delegates can gather insights on scientific advancements, exchange expertise, and connect with peers in their respective domains.

The following open access journals will be represented:

• IJGI;
• Remote Sensing;
• Geomatics;
• Land;
• Earth;
• Forests;
• Imaging;
• Geographies;
• Atmosphere;
• Hydrology;
• Drones;
• Heritage;
• Data;
• Urban Science;
• Sustainability.

If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://icc2025.com/.

Conference Name: The RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2025
Organization: Royal Geographical Society
Date: 26–29 August 2025
Place: Birmingham, UK

We will attend the RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2025, which will take place at the University of Birmingham, and online, from 26 to 29 August 2025.

The RGS-IBG Annual International Conference regularly attracts over 2,000 geographers from around the world. The Royal Geographical Society serves an exceptionally wide range of public and professional audiences, including their 16,000 members. The Conference will be chaired by Prof. Patricia Noxolo (University of Birmingham, UK), and focuses on the theme of “Geographies of Creativity/Creative Geographies”. With over 400 sessions, we will hear from Black influencers working creatively with geographical ideas; from researchers using dance and storytelling; and from Midlands-based artists who will discuss how their sense of place contributes to their work.

The following open access journals will be represented at the event:

• Land;
• IJGI;
• Sustainability;
• Conservation;
• Earth;
• Forests;
• Geographies;
• GeoHazards;
• Geomatics;
• Hydrology;
• Quaternary;
• Remote Sensing;
• Soil Systems;
• Urban Science;
• Climate.

If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have!

For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://www.rgs.org/research/annual-international-conference.

MDPI will be attending the Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America 2025, which will be held in Baltimore, MD, USA, from 10 to 15 August 2025.

The Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America invites all ecologists to come together and share new knowledge, learn from one another, meet old friends and make new ones, and grow professionally. This year’s meeting will emphasize society’s mission of supporting ecologists throughout their careers. The emphasis recognizes the need for us to continually invest in all the people who advance the science and practice of ecology. Among many other aspects of professional development, we are planning programming and inviting contributions that consider the transformational potential of effective mentorship.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Diversity;
• Forests;
• Sustainability;
• Ecologies;
• Land;
• Plants;
• Hydrology;
• Earth.

If you plan on attending this conference, feel free to stop by our booth at #201. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please see the following link: https://www.esa.org/baltimore2025/.

We are pleased to invite you to the Sustainability Best Paper Award Ceremony, featuring our winners from 2023, which will be held online at 2:00 p.m. CEST on 18 June 2025.

The Sustainability Best Paper Award recognizes applicants with high-quality papers of significant scientific merit and impact. During the ceremony, we will have the opportunity to learn more about the four award winners and hear their presentations on their recent research in the field of sustainability and sustainable development.

Date: 18 June 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. CEST | 8:00 p.m. CST (Asia) | 8:00 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 856 9633 8208

Sustainability Best Paper Award
Sponsored by MDPI journal Sustainability (ISSN: 2071-1050), this award is granted annually to highlight publications of high quality, scientific significance, and extensive influence. All papers published in the Sustainability journal are eligible for this award (both regular and Special Issue submissions), and all applications will be assessed by an Evaluation Committee led by our Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Marc A. Rosen.

More information can be read at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/awards/3165.

Register now for free!

Program:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.

Webinar Keynote Speakers:

• Prof. Branislav Olah, Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Technical University in Zvolen, Slovakia;
• Ms. Alessa Jasmin Truedinger, Institute of Spatial and Regional Planning, University of Stuttgart, Germany;
• Dr. Eduardo Ordonez-Ponce, Faculty of Business, Athabasca University, Canada;
• Dr. Ravjit Khangura, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Australia.

For more information about this webinar, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/Sustainability-18.

Desertification and drought continue to threaten ecosystems, food systems, and livelihoods around the world. As climate pressures rise, the need to protect and restore our land becomes increasingly urgent. The 2025 theme, “Restore Land, Unlock Opportunities”, shines a light on the vast potential that lies in healthy, resilient landscapes—from boosting food security to driving economic growth and environmental sustainability.

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought calls on all of us—researchers, policymakers, and communities—to work together toward land restoration and drought resilience. Scientific research plays a critical role in shaping real-world solutions and inspiring action where it is needed most.

To support this global effort, MDPI is proud to feature selected articles from Atmosphere, Biology, Climate, Conservation, Ecologies, Environments, Hydrology, Land and Sustainability. These contributions explore key issues around land degradation, water scarcity, and climate change, helping to unlock the knowledge and innovation needed for a more sustainable future.

“Response Characteristics of Biological Soil Crusts Under Different Afforestation Measures in Alpine Sandy Land”
by Shaobu Du, Huichun Xie, Gaosen Zhang, Feng Qiao, Guigong Geng and Chongyi E
Biology 2025, 14(5), 532; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology14050532

“Does Participatory Forest Management Reduce Deforestation and Enhance Forest Cover? A Comparative Study of Selected Forest Sites in Adaba-Dodola, Ethiopia”
by Lemma Tiki, Jumanne M. Abdallah, Kristina Marquardt and Motuma Tolera
Ecologies 2024, 5(4), 647-663; https://doi.org/10.3390/ecologies5040038

“Estimating Non-Stationary Extreme-Value Probability Distribution Shifts and Their Parameters Under Climate Change Using L-Moments and L-Moment Ratio Diagrams: A Case Study of Hydrologic Drought in the Goat River Near Creston, British Columbia”
by Isaac Dekker, Kristian L. Dubrawski, Pearce Jones and Ryan MacDonald
Hydrology 2024, 11(9), 154; https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology11090154

“Drought Dynamics and Drought Hazard Assessment in Southwest Bulgaria”
by Nina Nikolova, Kalina Radeva, Leonid Todorov and Simeon Matev
Atmosphere 2024, 15(8), 888; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15080888

“Analysis of Precipitation and Drought in the Main Southeastern Iberian River Headwaters (1952–2021)”
by María José Estrela, David Corell, Juan Javier Miró and Raquel Niclós
Atmosphere 2024, 15(2), 166; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15020166

“Ecovoltaics: Maintaining Native Plants and Wash Connectivity inside a Mojave Desert Solar Facility Leads to Favorable Growing Conditions”
by Tamara Wynne-Sison, Dale A. Devitt and Stanley D. Smith
Land 2023, 12(10), 1950; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12101950

“Assessment of Precipitation and Hydrological Droughts in South America through Statistically Downscaled CMIP6 Projections”
by Glauber Willian de Souza Ferreira, Michelle Simões Reboita, João Gabriel Martins Ribeiro and Christie André de Souza
Climate 2023, 11(8), 166; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli11080166

“Standardized Description of Degraded Land Reclamation Actions and Mapping of Actors’ Roles: A Key Step for Action in Combatting Desertification (Niger)”
by Abou-Soufianou Sadda, Maud Loireau, Nouhou Salifou Jangorzo, Hassane Bil-Assanou Issoufou and Jean-Luc Chotte
Land 2023, 12(5), 1064; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12051064

“CiXTH29 and CiLEA4 Role in Water Stress Tolerance in Cichorium intybus Varieties”
by Monica De Caroli, Patrizia Rampino, Lorenzo M. Curci, Gabriele Pecatelli, Sara Carrozzo and Gabriella Piro
Biology 2023, 12(3), 444; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology12030444

“Heatwave Variability and Structure in South Africa during Summer Drought”
by Innocent L. Mbokodo, Mary-Jane M. Bopape, Thando Ndarana, Sifiso M. S. Mbatha, Tshimbiluni P. Muofhe, Mukovhe V. Singo, Nkosinathi G. Xulu, Tumelo Mohomi, Kingsley K. Ayisi and Hector Chikoore
Climate 2023, 11(2), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli11020038

“Global Warming and Extreme Drought” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Michelle Simões Reboita, Prof. Dr. Rosmeri Porfírio da Rocha and Dr. Shaukat Ali Submission deadline: 31 July 2025	“Land and Drought: An Environmcental Assessment Through Remote Sensing” Guest Editors: Dr. Keyvan Soltani, Prof. Dr. Silvio José Gumiere and Dr. Isa Ebtehaj Submission deadline: 31 July 2025
“Recent Progress in Land Degradation Processes, Control and Restoration” Guest Editors:  Dr. Jianye Li, Dr. Weida Gao, Dr. Wei Hu, Dr. Qiang Chen and Prof. Dr. Xingyi Zhang Submission deadline:  25 September 2025	“Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Plant Tolerance to Abiotic and Biotic Stresses and Ensuring Food Safety in Changing Climates” Topic Editors:  Dr. José Ramón Acosta-Motos, Dr. Sara Álvarez, Dr. María del Rosario Álvarez Morales, Dr. María José Clemente-Moreno, Dr. María del Rosario Conesa-Saura, Dr. Juan de Dios Franco-Navarro, Dr. María José Gómez-Bellot, Dr. Isabel M. Martínez Alcalá and Dr. Víctor Meseguer Sánchez

We are pleased to share that Sustainability (ISSN: 2071-1050) has received an increased CiteScore of 7.7 in June 2025. The CiteScore ranks the journal 80 out of 841 titles (Q1) in the “Geography, Planning and Development” category, an impressive achievement for a journal running in Volume 17.

You can find more statistics on our website.

The current CiteScores measure the average number of citations within a journal over a four-year window (2021–2024). The Scopus database provides a comprehensive suite of metrics that support informed publishing strategies, research evaluation and enable benchmarking of journal performance.

This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our authors, reviewers, and editors. Together we will continue to track the progress of Sustainability and its growing impact in technical, environmental, cultural, economic and social sustainability of human beings.

The ocean covers over 70% of the planet and is our life source, providing sustenance to humanity and every other organism on Earth. With 90% of large fish populations depleted and 50% of coral reefs destroyed, we are taking more from the ocean than can be replenished. There is an urgent need for us to work together to create a new balance with the ocean—one that no longer depletes its bounty but instead restores its vibrancy and brings it new life.

“Wonder: Sustaining what sustains us” is the theme for World Oceans Day 2025. We hope that established MDPI journals in the field of Environmental & Earth Sciences, including Atmosphere, Biology, Climate, Coasts, Conservation, Environments, Fishes, Geosciences, Genes, Hydrology, Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Meteorology, Oceans, Remote Sensing, Sustainability, Taxonomy and Water, will provide a valuable platform for the exchange of innovative ideas regarding ocean protection.

“Sea Surface Temperature and Marine Heat Wave Predictions in the South China Sea: A 3D U-Net Deep Learning Model Integrating Multi-Source Data”
by Bowen Xie, Jifeng Qi, Shuguo Yang, Guimin Sun, Zhongkun Feng, Baoshu Yin and Wenwu Wang
Atmosphere 2024, 15(1), 86; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15010086

Special Issues: 

“The Occurrence and Distribution of Persistent and Emerging Organic Contaminants in the Coast” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Sinagra and Dr. Anna Białk-Bielińska Submission deadline: 20 September 2025	“Long-Term Signature of Carbon Cycle in Marine Systems: Evidence from Geochemistry” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Simon C. George, Dr. Qiannan Xu, Dr. Lian Jiang and Dr. Xiaoqi Wang Submission deadline: 31 October 2025

“Simulation of Seawater Intrusion and Upconing Processes in Mediterranean Aquifer in Response to Climate Change (Plana de Castellón, Spain)”
by Barbara del R. Almazan-Benitéz, Maria V. Esteller-Alberich, Arianna Renau-Pruñonosa and José L. Expósito-Castillo
Hydrology 2024, 11(12), 205; https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology11120205

“Estimating the Temporal Impacts of Nearshore Fisheries on Coastal Ocean-Sourced Waste Accumulation in South Korea Using Stepwise Regression”
by Seung-Hyun Lee, Seung-Kweon Hong, Jongsung Lee, Ji-Won Yu, Hong-Tae Kim and Tae-Hwan Joung
Sustainability 2024, 16(13), 5663; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16135663

“Mercury Biogeochemistry and Biomagnification in the Mediterranean Sea: Current Knowledge and Future Prospects in the Context of Climate Change”
by Roberto Bargagli and Emilia Rota
Coasts 2024, 4(1), 89-107; https://doi.org/10.3390/coasts4010006

Special Issues:

“Physical Interactions Between Ocean-Atmosphere Boundary Layers from Turbulent to Climate Scales” Guest Editor: Dr. Ronald B. Souza Submission deadline: 31 October 2025	“Air-Sea Interactions: Recent Trends, Current Progress and Future Directions” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Flávio Justino Submission deadline: 31 October 2025
“The Dynamics and Impacts of Ocean-Atmosphere Coupling on Regional and Global Climate” Guest Editors: Dr. Aixue Hu and Dr. Mengrong Ding Submission deadline: 31 January 2026

“The Impact of Marine Heatwaves on Isotherm Displacement and Tuna Distribution in Vanuatu”
by Hannah Weinberg, Jessica Bhardwaj, Andrew B. Watkins and Yuriy Kuleshov
Climate 2024, 12(11), 181; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli12110181

“Typical Marine Ecological Disasters in China Attributed to Marine Organisms and Their Significant Insights”
by Lulu Yao, Peimin He, Zhangyi Xia, Jiye Li and Jinlin Liu
Biology 2024, 13(9), 678; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology13090678

“Diatom Flora from Time-Series Sediment Trap in the Kuroshio Extension Region of the Northwestern Pacific”
by Joon Sang Park, Hyung Jeek Kim, Kyun-Woo Lee, Hyun Ju Ha and Yun Jae Kim
Taxonomy 2024, 4(3), 507-547; https://doi.org/10.3390/taxonomy4030025

“Ecological Impacts of Coastal Protection on the Vegetation of Sandy Coasts at the German Baltic Sea Coast”
by Daniela Glueck, Ulf Schiefelbein and Hendrik Schubert
Coasts 2024, 4(2), 437-453; https://doi.org/10.3390/coasts4020022

“Growth Performance and Environmental Quality Indices and Biomarkers in a Co-Culture of the European Sea Bass with Filter and Deposit Feeders: A Case Study of an IMTA System”
by Efthimia Cotou, Helen Miliou, Evanthia Chatzoglou, Eirini Schoina, Nektarios Politakis, Dimitra Kogiannou, Eleni Fountoulaki, Afrodite Androni, Aggeliki Konstantinopoulou, Georgia Assimakopoulou et al.
Fishes 2024, 9(2), 69; https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes9020069

“Stage-Specific Transcriptomes of the Mussel Mytilus coruscus Reveals the Developmental Program for the Planktonic to Benthic Transition”
by Yu-Qing Wang, Qi Liu, Yan Zhou, Lizhi Chen, Yue-Ming Yang, Xue Shi, Deborah M. Power and Yi-Feng Li
Genes 2023, 14(2), 287; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14020287

Special Issues:

“Genetic Status and Perspectives of Fisheries Resources” Guest Editor: Dr. Wei Wang Submission deadline: 31 October 2025	“Environmental DNA (eDNA) for Assessment of Coastal Marine Biodiversity” Guest Editors: Dr. Maurizio Pinna and Dr. Valeria Specchia Submission deadline: 15 December 2025
“Sustainable Fisheries Dynamics” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Rong Wan and Prof. Dr. Junbo Zhang Submission deadline: 30 December 2025	“Coastal Ecosystems Under Pressure: Research on Biogeochemistry, Biodiversity and Ecosystems Management” Guest Editors: Dr. Marija Marguš and Dr. Jelena Mandić Submission deadline: 31 December 2025
“Social Sciences in Marine Ecology Conservation” Guest Editors: Dr. Chia-Hsuan Hsu and Dr. Jiefeng Kang Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

“IchthyNet: An Ensemble Method for the Classification of In Situ Marine Zooplankton Shadowgraph Images”
by Brittney Slocum and Bradley Penta
Oceans 2025, 6(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/oceans6010007

“Exploring the Potential of Sentinel-1 Ocean Wind Field Product for Near-Surface Offshore Wind Assessment in the Norwegian Arctic”
by Eduard Khachatrian, Patricia Asemann, Lihong Zhou, Yngve Birkelund, Igor Esau and Benjamin Ricaud
Atmosphere 2024, 15(2), 146; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15020146

“CanStoc: A Hybrid Stochastic–GCM System for Monthly, Seasonal and Interannual Predictions”
by Shaun Lovejoy and Lenin Del Rio Amador
Meteorology 2023, 2(4), 509-529; https://doi.org/10.3390/meteorology2040029

Special Issues:

“Oceans from Space V” Guest Editor: Dr. Vittorio Barale Submission deadline: 1 October 2025	“Characterization and Monitoring of Coastal Hydrological Environment for Assessing the Impact of Seawater Intrusion on Coastal Aquifers” Guest Editors: Dr. Francesco Ronchetti, Dr. Marco Doveri and Dr. Marco Pola Submission deadline: 18 October 2025

World Environment Day is an urgent call to action as nature suffers from the devastating impacts of human activity. Annual plastic production exceeds 400 million tons, half of which is single-use plastic, with under 10% recycled. 11 million tons of plastic (equal to 2,200 Eiffel Towers) pollute waterways yearly. Microplastics contaminate our food, water, and air, with humans ingesting over 50,000 particles annually. This pollution harms health and ecosystems globally. A solution does exist, however. Governments, businesses, and individuals must adhere to the 5Rs—Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rethink. Join #BeatPlasticPollution this World Environment Day to create a sustainable future.

On this significant day, we are proud to present a curated collection of articles and initiatives dedicated to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions for protecting the environment and beating plastic pollution. We invite readers to explore these resources and join us in our shared mission of a sustainable vision of the future. Together, we can pave the way for a cleaner, healthier planet.

“Enhanced Separation of Palladium from Nuclear Wastewater by the Sulfur-Rich Functionalized Covalent Organic Framework”
by Junli Wang, Chen Luo, Wentao Wang, Hui Wang, Yao Liu, Jianwei Li and Taihong Yan
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(10), 714; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15100714

“Prevention of Biofouling Due to Water Absorption of Natural Fiber Composites in the Aquatic Environment: A Critical Review”
by Cristiano Fragassa, Sara Mattiello, Martina Fronduti, Jo’ Del Gobbo, Radmila Gagic and Carlo Santulli
J. Compos. Sci. 2024, 8(12), 532; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8120532

“Testing the Effectiveness of an Ecomedia Literacy Environmental Education Lesson”
by Ludovica Lo Iacono, Ludovica Lo Iacono and Emilio Paolo Visintin
Soc. Sci. 2024, 13(12), 645; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13120645

“Airborne Microplastics: Challenges, Prospects, and Experimental Approaches”
by Alexey R. Rednikin, Yulia A. Frank, Artem O. Rozhin, Danil S. Vorobiev and Rawil F. Fakhrullin
Atmosphere 2024, 15(11), 1380; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15111380

“Emerging Technologies for Remote Sensing of Floating and Submerged Plastic Litter”
by Lonneke Goddijn-Murphy, Victor Martínez-Vicente, Heidi M. Dierssen, Valentina Raimondi, Erio Gandini, Robert Foster and Ved Chirayath
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(10), 1770; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16101770

“The Other Side of Fire in a Changing Environment: Evidence from a Mediterranean Country”
by Dimitrios Kalfas, Stavros Kalogiannidis, Fotios Chatzitheodoridis and Nikolaos Margaritis
Fire 2024, 7(2), 36; https://doi.org/10.3390/fire7020036

“A Review of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling: Technologies, Sustainability, and Open Issues”
by Alessandra Zanoletti, Eleonora Carena, Chiara Ferrara and Elza Bontempi
Batteries 2024, 10(1), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10010038

“A Comparative Analysis of Different Hydrogen Production Methods and Their Environmental Impact”
by Somtochukwu Godfrey Nnabuife, Caleb Kwasi Darko, Precious Chineze Obiako, Boyu Kuang, Xiaoxiao Sun and Karl Jenkins
Clean Technol. 2023, 5(4), 1344-1380; https://doi.org/10.3390/cleantechnol5040067

“Screening of Microplastics in Aquaculture Systems (Fish, Mussel, and Water Samples) by FTIR, Scanning Electron Microscopy–Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy and Micro-Raman Spectroscopies”
by Kleopatra Miserli, Christos Lykos, Angelos G. Kalampounias and Ioannis Konstantinou
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(17), 9705; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13179705

“Microplastics, Additives, and Plasticizers in Freshwater Bivalves: Preliminary Research of Biomonitoring”
by Giulia Cesarini, Fabiana Corami, Beatrice Rosso and Massimiliano Scalici
Water 2023, 15(14), 2647; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15142647

“Advancements and Applications of Nanomaterials for Removal of Organic Compounds in Aquatic Environment” Guest Editors: Dr. Ramona Riedel and Prof. Dr. Giulio Malucelli Submission deadline: 20 August 2025	“Novel Sources, Designs and After-Use Pathways for Plastics in a Circular Economy” Guest Editor: Dr. María José Arévalo-Caballero Submission deadline: 31 August 2025
“Airborne Micro and Nanoplastics: Detection, Dynamics, and Exposure Assessment” Guest Editor: Dr. Yangyang Liu Submission deadline: 30 September 2025	“Aquatic Microplastic Pollution: Occurrence and Removal” Guest Editor: Dr. Lixin Zhu Submission deadline: 25 October 2025
“Innovative Strategies to Mitigate the Impact of Mining” Topic Editors: Prof. Dr. Chongchong Qi, Dr. Qiusong Chen and Dr. Danial Jahed Armaghani Submission deadline: 31 October 2025	“Enabling Strategies and Policies Toward a Sustainable Environment, 2nd Edition” Topic Editors: Dr. Abdul Majeed, Prof. Dr. Yuantao Xie and Prof. Dr. Judit Oláh Submission deadline: 31 October 2025