CO₂ Capture and Renewable Energy, 2nd Edition

Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

The following Topic is a continuation of the previous successful Topic “CO₂ Capture and Renewable Energy”. (https://www.mdpi.com/topics/CO2_capture_renewable_energy) The rapid and global development of an energy sector based on renewables and green sources is critical for the decarbonization of energy in a climate-friendly scenario. However, CO₂ capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) continues to play a vital role in mitigating CO₂ emissions from industrial sources that are challenging or impossible to fully decarbonize. Complementing this, CO₂ removal technologies, including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), direct air capture (DAC), CO₂ mineralization, and photosynthetic CO₂ uptake by microalgae, will be indispensable in achieving negative emissions and addressing the rising atmospheric concentration of CO₂. This topic aims to emphasize not only the current status and advancements in CO₂ capture technologies and renewable energy systems but also their integration into sustainable solutions for a low-carbon future. A particular focus will be placed on the molecular-level understanding of CO₂ capture and transformation processes, including the design of novel materials, catalysts, and chemical pathways that improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Additionally, this issue will explore the lifecycle sustainability of these technologies, highlighting innovative approaches to enhance the scalability and affordability of CCUS and CO₂ removal techniques.

Dr. Haris Ishaq
Dr. Cheng Cao
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Clean Technologies cleantechnol	4.1	6.1	2019	33.5 Days	CHF 1600	Submit
Energies energies	3.0	6.2	2008	16.8 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Molecules molecules	4.2	7.4	1996	15.1 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Processes processes	2.8	5.1	2013	14.9 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Sustainability sustainability	3.3	6.8	2009	19.7 Days	CHF 2400	Submit

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