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Dr. Yi-Nan Wu
College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
Department of Applied Chemistry and State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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Porous Materials for Energy and Environment Applications, 2nd Edition

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Dear Colleagues,

In the past few decades, traditional fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, have been the biggest contributors to sustainable economic development in industrial sectors. However, the negative environmental and economic impacts of these fuels should be considered, as fossil fuels are the cause problems such as environmental pollution, global warming, and economic security. For example, due to the burning of hydrocarbon fossil fuels, CO2 and other pollutant emissions are some of main contributors to atmospheric pollution and climate change. In order to cope with this crisis, porous materials for use in energy and environment applications are becoming a hot spot in industry and academia. An increasing number of researchers are entering the field, and the number of related papers is growing quickly. Thus, we are committed to providing a platform for the dissemination of high-quality papers in the field of porous materials for energy and environmental applications. This second edition is based on the successful first edition and continues to focus on fundamental and applied research on the use of porous materials to reduce CO2 and pollutant emissions or to produce clean energy. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Porous materials for CO2 capture and reduction;
  • Porous materials for pollutant gas capture;
  • Porous materials for photosynthesis and photocatalysis;
  • Porous materials for clean energy;
  • Porous materials for water purification.

Dr. Yi-Nan Wu
Prof. Dr. Fei Ke
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Keywords

  • porous materials
  • metal–organic frameworks
  • photosynthesis and photocatalysis
  • solar energy
  • clean energy
  • carbon dioxide capture and reduction
  • water purification

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Modeling of Heat Treatment Processes in a Vortex Layer of Dispersed Materials
by Hanna Koshlak, Anatoliy Pavlenko, Borys Basok and Janusz Telega
Materials 2025, 18(23), 5459; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18235459 - 3 Dec 2025
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Sustainable materials engineering necessitates the valorization of industrial by-products, such as coal fly ash, into functional, high-performance materials. This research addresses a core challenge in materials synthesis: establishing a deterministic technology for controlled porous structure formation to optimize the thermophysical properties of lightweight [...] Read more.
Sustainable materials engineering necessitates the valorization of industrial by-products, such as coal fly ash, into functional, high-performance materials. This research addresses a core challenge in materials synthesis: establishing a deterministic technology for controlled porous structure formation to optimize the thermophysical properties of lightweight thermal insulation composites. The primary objective was to investigate the structural evolution kinetics during the high-intensity thermal processing of fly ash-based precursors to facilitate precise property regulation. We developed a novel, integrated process, underpinned by mathematical modeling of simultaneous bloating and non-equilibrium heat transfer, to evaluate key operational parameters within a vortex-layer reactor (VLR). This framework enables the a priori prediction of structural outcomes. The synthesized composite granules were subjected to comprehensive characterization, quantifying apparent density, total porosity, static compressive strength, and effective thermal conductivity. The developed models and VLR technology successfully identified critical thermal exposure windows and heat flux intensities of the heating medium required for the reproducible regulation of the composite’s porous architecture. This precise structure process control yielded materials exhibiting an optimal balance between low density (<400 kg/m3) and adequate mechanical integrity (>1.0 MPa). This work validates a scalable, energy-efficient production technology for fly ash-derived porous media. The established capability for predictive control over microstructural development provides a robust engineering solution for producing porous materials, significantly contributing to waste reduction and sustainable building practices. Full article
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Robust and Hydrophobic Silica/Polyimide Aerogel with Pomegranate-like Structure for Thermal Insulation and Flame Retardancy up to 1300 °C
by Junyong Chen and Defang Pan
Molecules 2025, 30(8), 1709; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30081709 - 11 Apr 2025
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The inherent brittleness of silica aerogels has hindered their application in thermal protection systems. To overcome this limitation, we developed a silica/polyimide composite aerogel with a bio-inspired “pomegranate-like” structure through in situ gelation. The strategic integration of polyimide nanofibers into the silica matrix [...] Read more.
The inherent brittleness of silica aerogels has hindered their application in thermal protection systems. To overcome this limitation, we developed a silica/polyimide composite aerogel with a bio-inspired “pomegranate-like” structure through in situ gelation. The strategic integration of polyimide nanofibers into the silica matrix created an interlocking network that immobilized silica particles, effectively resolving the mechanical fragility. By modulating the polyimide precursor (polyamic acid) concentration to 0.08 g/cm3 through polyimide nanofiber reinforcement, the compressive strength reached 2.86 MPa—12 times greater than that of unmodified silica aerogel. The material demonstrated multifunctional performance: exceptional flame resistance (withstanding 1300 °C flame for 20 min with self-extinguishing behavior), high hydrophobicity (123° water contact angle), and ultralow thermal conductivity (0.035 W/(m·K)). This synergistic combination of tunable mechanics, thermal stability, and insulation properties positions the composite as an advanced solution for next-generation thermal protection materials. Full article
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