Summary:

Environmental pollution issues are urgent problems that calls for innovative solutions to the problem of protecting and preserving the natural resources and ecosystems of the planet. Our global community is currently grappling with the urgent requirement to tackle issues such as climate change, environmental degradation, and resource shortages. As a result, advancements in environmentally friendly materials and technologies are emerging as a result of efforts to establish a more resilient and sustainable future. It is the primary objective of this “Special issue on transition metal-based advanced materials for pollutant degradation and environmental remediation ” to shed light on the most recent developments in these important fields.

The special issue explores the latest innovations and research breakthroughs in materials science aimed at tackling some of the most pressing global challenges in pollutant degradation and environmental remediation . As the world seeks to transition to cleaner and more efficient energy systems, materials play a pivotal role in enabling technologies that can harvest, store, and utilize energy more effectively while minimizing environmental impact. Key topics covered in this issue include: Organic pollutant degradation, Water body purification, Toxic metal ions elimination, Catalysts for VOCs decomposition, Environmental Remediation Materials, Sustainable and Green Materials, Bacteria disinfection materials.

Context:

This special issue focuses on the development and application of transition metal-based advanced materials aimed at enhancing solar light conversion efficiency and addressing environmental pollution challenges. It covers innovative materials designed for pollutant degradation, water body purification, VOCs decomposition, pollution control, and sustainable environmental remediation. The issue highlights recent breakthroughs in material science that contribute to solar light photocatalytic technologies and environmentally friendly solutions, promoting sustainable development and reducing the ecological footprint.

Focus Areas:

Organic pollutant degradation, Water body purification, Toxic metal ions elimination, Catalysts for VOCs decomposition, Environmental Remediation Materials, Sustainable and Green Materials, Bacteria disinfection materials.

Purpose/Objective:

Environmental pollution issues are urgent problems that calls for innovative solutions to the problem of protecting and preserving the natural resources and ecosystems of the planet. Our global community is currently grappling with the urgent requirement to tackle issues such as climate change, environmental degradation, and resource shortages. As a result, advancements in environmentally friendly materials and technologies are emerging as a result of efforts to establish a more resilient and sustainable future. It is the primary objective of this “Special issue on advanced materials for pollutant degradation and environmental remediation applications” to shed light on the most recent developments in these important fields.

Keywords:

Organic pollutant degradation, Water body purification, Toxic metal ions elimination, Catalysts for VOCs decomposition, Environmental Remediation Materials, Sustainable and Green Materials, Bacteria disinfection materials.

Article type:

research articles, reviews, perspectives

Guest Editors:

Prof. Yang Ding

College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310018 China

dingyang@hdu.edu.cn

Prof. Xiangpeng Gao,

School of Metallurgical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology,

gxp1992@ahut.edu.cn

Dr. Ning Han,

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada

n.han@utoronto.ca

Prof. Honglei Zhang,

The Nottingham Ningbo China Beacons of Excellence Research and Innovation Institute, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China,

honglei-zhang@nottingham.edu.cn  

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• Submission deadline: April 30 2026
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