Formation Mechanisms and Multi-Scale Control Strategies for Atmospheric Composite Pollution

Dear Colleagues,

Atmospheric composite pollution, characterized by the synergistic effects of pollutants such as fine particulate matter, ozone, and volatile organic compounds, has become a major global challenge, threatening ecological security and public health. Rapid urbanization and industrialization have increased the complexity of its formation, with cross-regional transmission and multi-source superposition making pollution control increasingly arduous. Traditional single-pollutant and single-region control measures have shown obvious limitations, highlighting the urgency of systematic research on pollution’s formation mechanisms and multi-scale collaborative governance.

This Topic aims to explore the complex formation pathways, key driving factors, and multi-scale transmission rules of atmospheric composite pollution. It also focuses on developing targeted control strategies covering local, regional, and inter-regional scales. We invite interdisciplinary researchers from environmental science, atmospheric chemistry, ecology, and environmental management to contribute original research, case studies, and reviews that provide novel insights and actionable solutions for mitigating atmospheric composite pollution and advancing sustainable environmental development. By bridging atmospheric science, environmental engineering, and sustainability studies, this Topic aims to advance systematic solutions for achieving cleaner air and a sustainable future. 

Prof. Dr. Guoliang Shi
Dr. Jie Gao
Topic Editors