Topics/Call for Papers

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

I. Renewable Energy Systems & Storage

  • Solar Energy:
    • Advanced Photovoltaic Technologies (perovskites, quantum dots, organic solar cells).
    • Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) innovations and integration.
    • Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).
    • Solar Thermal Systems for heating, cooling, and industrial processes.
  • Wind Energy:
    • Next-generation Wind Turbine Design (materials, aerodynamics, control systems).
    • Offshore Wind Farms (fixed-bottom and floating technologies).
    • Small-scale and Distributed Wind Energy Solutions.
    • Wind Power Forecasting and Grid Integration.
  • Bioenergy & Biofuels:
    • Sustainable Biomass Feedstock Production and Supply Chains.
    • Advanced Biofuels (algae-based, cellulosic ethanol, sustainable aviation fuels).
    • Waste-to-Energy (WTE) and Biogas Production (anaerobic digestion).
    • Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS).
  • Geothermal Energy:
    • Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and deep geothermal technologies.
    • Direct Use Geothermal Applications.
    • Hybrid Geothermal Systems.
  • Hydropower & Marine Energy:
    • Sustainable Hydropower Development and Modernization.
    • Wave, Tidal, and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) technologies.
    • Environmental Impact and Mitigation of Marine Energy Projects.
  • Hydrogen Economy:
    • Green Hydrogen Production (electrolysis from renewable sources).
    • Advanced Hydrogen Storage and Transportation Solutions.
    • Fuel Cell Technologies for various applications (transport, stationary power).
    • Hydrogen Infrastructure Development and Safety.
  • Energy Storage Technologies:
    • Advanced Battery Technologies (solid-state, flow batteries, next-gen lithium-ion).
    • Thermal Energy Storage (TES).
    • Mechanical Energy Storage (pumped hydro, compressed air energy storage).
    • Grid-Scale Energy Storage and Grid Integration.

II. Sustainable Materials & Circular Economy

  • Green Materials Science:
    • Bio-based and Biodegradable Polymers.
    • Recycled and Upcycled Materials in construction and manufacturing.
    • Self-Healing Materials.
    • Nanomaterials for Sustainable Applications (catalysis, filtration, energy).
    • Low-Carbon Cements and Sustainable Concrete.
  • Sustainable Manufacturing & Industrial Processes:
    • Green Chemistry Principles and Practices.
    • Resource Efficiency and Waste Minimization in Industry.
    • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Products and Processes.
    • Industrial Symbiosis and Eco-Industrial Parks.
    • Additive Manufacturing (3D/4D Printing) for reduced waste and customized production.
  • Circular Economy Principles & Implementation:
    • Design for Circularity and Disassembly.
    • Product-as-a-Service Models.
    • Reverse Logistics and Closed-Loop Systems.
    • Waste Valorization and Resource Recovery from waste streams.
    • Policy and Business Models for Circularity.

III. Pollution Control & Environmental Remediation

  • Water & Wastewater Management:
    • Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technologies (e.g., membrane bioreactors, MBRs).
    • Removal of Emerging Contaminants (PhACs, microplastics, PFAS).
    • Water Reuse and Recycling Technologies.
    • Desalination Innovations (energy efficiency, brine management).
    • Nature-Based Solutions for Water Treatment (constructed wetlands, biofilters).
  • Air Quality Control:
    • Novel Technologies for Particulate Matter (PM) and Gaseous Pollutant Removal.
    • Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Mitigation Technologies (beyond CCUS).
    • Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Solutions and Monitoring.
    • Odor Control Technologies.
  • Solid Waste Management:
    • Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) strategies.
    • Advanced Recycling Technologies (chemical recycling, pyrolysis).
    • Composting and Anaerobic Digestion of Organic Waste.
    • Sustainable Landfill Design and Management.
  • Soil & Groundwater Remediation:
    • Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Techniques.
    • Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for contaminated sites.
    • Soil Stabilization and Erosion Control.
    • Monitoring and Assessment of Contaminated Sites.

IV. Smart Cities, Sustainable Infrastructure & Built Environment

  • Green Buildings & Architecture:
    • Energy-Efficient Building Design and Retrofitting.
    • Smart Building Management Systems (BMS).
    • Green Roofs, Vertical Gardens, and Bioclimatic Design.
    • Net-Zero Energy and Net-Positive Energy Buildings.
  • Smart Grids & Energy Management:
    • Integration of Distributed Renewable Energy Sources.
    • Demand-Side Management and Energy Efficiency in urban areas.
    • Grid Modernization and Resilience.
    • Microgrids and Virtual Power Plants.
  • Sustainable Transportation:
    • Electric Vehicle (EV) Technologies and Charging Infrastructure.
    • Smart Mobility Solutions and Public Transportation Innovations.
    • Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) and low-carbon shipping.
    • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for emissions reduction.
  • Urban Planning & Resilience:
    • Green Infrastructure Development for stormwater management and urban cooling.
    • Climate-Resilient Urban Planning and Infrastructure Design.
    • Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for urban challenges.
    • Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).

V. Digital & Enabling Technologies for Green Solutions

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML):
    • AI for Optimizing Energy Consumption and Grid Operations.
    • ML for Environmental Monitoring, Prediction, and Disaster Response.
    • AI in Smart Agriculture for Resource Efficiency.
    • AI for Accelerated Materials Discovery and Design.
    • Green AI: Designing AI systems with reduced energy footprints.
  • Internet of Things (IoT) & Sensor Networks:
    • Real-time Environmental Monitoring (air, water, waste).
    • Smart Sensors for Energy Management in buildings and industries.
    • IoT for Waste Collection Optimization and Recycling.
  • Big Data Analytics & Cloud Computing:
    • Processing and Analyzing Large Environmental Datasets.
    • Environmental Modeling, Simulation, and Forecasting.
    • Cloud-based Platforms for Green Technology Solutions.
  • Digital Twins for Sustainability:
    • Creating Virtual Models of Physical Systems (factories, cities, ecosystems) for optimizing resource use and environmental performance.
  • Blockchain for Environmental Applications:
    • Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability for sustainable products.
    • Carbon Credit Tracking and Decentralized Energy Trading.
    • Verifiable Green Credentials.
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing:
    • Environmental Mapping, Monitoring, and Spatial Analysis.
    • Assessing Land Use Change, Deforestation, and Biodiversity.
    • Supporting Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction.

VI. Policy, Economics, Social Aspects & Global Collaboration

  • Environmental Policy & Governance:
    • National and International Climate Policies and Agreements (e.g., Paris Agreement implementation).
    • Regulatory Frameworks for Green Technologies and Industries.
    • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).
    • Incentives and Subsidies for Green Technology Adoption.
  • Green Finance & Investment:
    • Sustainable Finance Mechanisms (green bonds, climate funds).
    • Impact Investing and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Criteria.
    • Carbon Markets and Emissions Trading Schemes.
    • Public-Private Partnerships for Green Infrastructure.
  • Social Acceptance & Behavioral Change:
    • Public Engagement and Communication Strategies for Green Technologies.
    • Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Sustainable Practices.
    • The Role of Education and Awareness in Promoting Green Lifestyles.
    • Just Transition: Ensuring equitable benefits and addressing social impacts of green technologies.
  • International Cooperation & Partnerships:
    • Cross-border Collaboration on Green Technology Development and Deployment.
    • Technology Transfer to Developing Countries.
    • Role of International Organizations in Promoting Green Technologies.
  • Standardization & Certification:
    • Developing and implementing international standards for green products and technologies.
    • Eco-labeling and environmental certifications.
  • Green Jobs & Workforce Development:
    • Training and education for the green economy workforce.
    • Impact of green technologies on employment and labor markets.