Progress in Climate-Adaptive Sustainable Energy and Materials
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 23 September 2025 | Viewed by 109
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Interests: adaptive building materials; circularity
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Interests: civil engineering
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Climate change poses significant challenges to global sustainability, underscoring the urgent need for innovative solutions in energy systems and material development. As we navigate this critical era, the integration of climate-adaptive strategies into sustainable energy and materials research has become paramount. These advances not only aim to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change but also foster resilience and adaptability within our built and natural environments. By focusing on cutting-edge research, we can drive transformative changes that align with global sustainability goals and ensure a thriving future for generations to come.
This Special Issue, titled “Progress in Climate-Adaptive Sustainable Energy and Materials”, aims to provide a platform for exploring the latest innovations and interdisciplinary approaches in this vital field. The topics align closely with the journal’s scope by emphasizing the development, implementation, and evaluation of sustainable practices and technologies that address climate adaptability. We invite researchers and practitioners to share their groundbreaking work, fostering a deeper understanding of how energy and material systems can contribute to a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.
We encourage submissions addressing a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the following:
- The development of renewable energy technologies tailored for climate variability.
- Advances in sustainable materials with enhanced climate resilience.
- Smart grid systems and energy storage solutions for adaptive infrastructure.
- Lifecycle assessments of climate-adaptive energy and material systems.
- Circular economy approaches in sustainable energy and material usage.
- Innovations in climate-resilient construction materials.
- Policies and frameworks for integrating adaptive strategies in energy and materials.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. We aim to highlight cutting-edge studies and comprehensive reviews that advance our understanding and application of climate-adaptive sustainable energy and materials.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Xiong (Bill) Yu
Dr. Chanjuan Han
Dr. Yuan Guo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- climate adaptation
- sustainable energy systems
- renewable energy technologies
- climate-resilient materials
- circular economy
- smart grids
- energy storage solutions
- lifecycle assessment
- green construction materials
- climate change mitigation
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