Breakthroughs in Green Technology Innovations: Paving the Way to Environmental Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 11860
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Interests: energy transition; sustainable energy consumption and economic growth nexus; environmental economics; sustainable energy economics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the face of escalating global environmental challenges, such as climate change, resource depletion, and ecological degradation, it is imperative to foster breakthroughs in green technology innovations. These advancements hold the key to achieving environmental sustainability and energy efficiency goals. This Special Issue seeks to showcase pioneering research and creative solutions that address these urgent demands and inspire transformative change. By harnessing interdisciplinary perspectives, we aim to ignite a paradigm shift in the way we approach environmental issues, paving the way to a greener and more sustainable future.
The world is at a critical juncture, and the need for revolutionary green technology innovations has never been more pressing. We encourage researchers from diverse fields to contribute their original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and enlightening case studies. Through this collaborative effort, we aim to explore the advances in the knowledge and foster the development of ground-breaking solutions.
The scope of this Special Issue is broad, encompassing a wide range of topics relevant to green technology innovations, environmental sustainability, and energy efficiency. We invite contributions that delve into the latest advancements in various fields, from sustainable energy production to intelligent transportation systems, eco-friendly buildings, circular economy practices, water and wastewater treatment, sustainable agriculture, green chemistry, and policy frameworks promoting green technology adoption.
By assembling a collection of pioneering research, we seek to foster a vibrant dialogue among researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders. The exchange of ideas, knowledge, and experiences will fuel innovation and inspire real-world applications. Our goal is not only to showcase the remarkable progress made thus far but also to spur further exploration and collaboration, leading to tangible solutions that can address the pressing environmental challenges we face today.
We invite researchers from diverse fields to contribute their original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and enlightening case studies on the following topics, but not limited to:
- Green technology breakthroughs for sustainable energy production:
- Advanced solar energy technologies;
- Innovative wind power systems and offshore energy generation;
- Next-generation biofuels and bioenergy conversion processes;
- Harnessing tidal and wave energy for clean power generation;
- Energy harvesting from unconventional sources;
- Green hydrogen technologies;
- Energy storage.
- Intelligent systems for energy-efficient transportation and mobility:
- Electric and hybrid vehicles;
- Smart transportation infrastructure and traffic management systems;
- Sustainable logistics and supply chain optimization;
- Innovative public transportation solutions;
- Shared mobility and ridesharing platforms.
- Eco-friendly buildings and smart urban environments:
- Energy-efficient building designs and materials;
- Sustainable architecture and urban planning;
- Green infrastructure and urban biodiversity;
- Intelligent energy management systems for buildings;
- Integration of renewable energy in smart cities.
- Circular economy and waste management innovations:
- Resource recovery from waste streams;
- Sustainable packaging solutions;
- Recycling and upcycling technologies;
- Waste-to-energy conversion processes;
- Eco-design and sustainable production practices.
- Water and wastewater treatment for environmental sustainability:
- Advanced water purification technologies;
- Sustainable desalination processes;
- Nutrient recovery from wastewater;
- Innovative solutions for water scarcity and pollution;
- Water management in agriculture and industries.
- Sustainable agriculture and food systems:
- Precision farming and smart agriculture technologies;
- Organic farming and agroecology;
- Efficient irrigation and water management in agriculture;
- Crop improvement for climate resilience;
- Sustainable food production and distribution.
- Green chemistry and sustainable materials:
- Novel catalysts for green chemical processes;
- Biomass-derived chemicals and bio-based polymers;
- Sustainable materials for construction and packaging;
- Eco-friendly alternatives to hazardous substances;
- Life cycle assessment and sustainability in chemical manufacturing.
- Policy frameworks and societal transitions for green technology adoption:
- Policy innovations for promoting green technology adoption;
- Economic incentives and regulatory mechanisms;
- Social acceptance and behavioral change toward sustainability;
- Sustainable development goals and green technology integration;
- International collaborations for global environmental challenges.
- Optimization of energy networks
- Smart grid technologies;
- Demand-side management;
- Energy market design;
- Energy system modeling and simulation;
- Design of optimal policy and regulatory frameworks.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. José Alberto Fuinhas
Dr. Nuno Miguel Barateiro Gonçalves Silva
Dr. Matheus Koengkan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- renewable energy
- green technology
- eco-innovation
- environmental sustainability
- energy efficiency
- circular economy
- sustainable agriculture
- sustainable materials
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