Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials for Environmental and Energy Sustainability
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 862
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plasmonic nanoparticles; metal oxides nanoparticles; environmental remediation; optical nanosensors; sustainable energy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanotechnology stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation, offering transformative solutions for environmental remediation and the advancement of sustainable clean energy. This Special Issue, "Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials for Environmental and Energy Sustainability," seeks to showcase pioneering research on the design, synthesis, and application of nanomaterials aimed at adopting a cleaner and more sustainable future.
This Special Issue concentrates on the dual role of nanotechnology in the following areas:
- Environmental Remediation: Exploring nanomaterial applications in water and air purification, soil remediation, heavy metal removal, and carbon capture.
- Renewable Energy: Investigating the integration of nanomaterials in solar cells, hydrogen production, supercapacitors, and next-generation batteries to facilitate cleaner energy transitions.
The goal of this Issue is to bridge environmental and energy sustainability by gathering cutting-edge research that contributes to both pollution control and clean energy development. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and insightful case studies on the following topics:
- Nanotechnology for environmental remediation:
- Nanomaterial-based water purification, air pollution control, and soil remediation.
- Heavy metal removal and advanced adsorption technologies.
- Green synthesis and biodegradable nanomaterials for pollution control.
- Photocatalytic degradation of organic and inorganic pollutants.
- Nanotechnology for renewable energy and sustainability:
- Nanomaterials for solar cells, fuel cells, and hydrogen production.
- Advanced nanostructures for batteries and supercapacitors.
- Carbon capture, storage, and utilization using nanotechnology.
- Nanotechnology in circular economy and energy-efficient processes.
- Nanofluids and their contribution in energy conservation.
- Sustainability, toxicity, and policy considerations:
- Environmental safety, toxicity, and regulatory perspectives of nanomaterials.
- Life-cycle assessment and impact of nanotechnology on sustainability goals.
Dr. Nimer Murshid
Dr. Wael Al-Kouz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanotechnology
- nanomaterials
- nanofluid
- pollutant detection
- environmental remediation
- renewable energy
- sustainability
- green synthesis
- pollution mitigation
- energy storage
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