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Advances in Sustainable Green Materials for Energy and Environmental Solutions

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Background

Green materials stand at the forefront of addressing the intertwined global issues of energy scarcity and environmental degradation. Characterized by their sustainability, biodegradability, and minimal impact on ecosystems, these materials are pivotal in the shift towards more sustainable energy sources and technologies. The use of green materials spans various sectors including renewable energy, technological advancement, and industrial applications, yielding significant strides towards ecological sustainability and energy efficiency. The landscape of green materials, coupled with the burgeoning interest in renewable energy technologies like solar and wind power, highlights a crucial transformation in harnessing environmentally friendly solutions to tackle global challenges.

This Research Topic aims to delve deeply into the transformative potential of green materials in the energy sector and their role in environmental conservation. The goal is to illuminate how innovations such as organic photovoltaics, perovskite solar cells, and bio-based electrolytes are redrawing the boundaries of renewable energy solutions. By focusing on the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reduced carbon footprints of these materials, this research seeks to bolster alignment with global sustainability objectives. Through a comprehensive exploration of sustainable materials' applications in energy and industrial processes, it pursues a dual target of technological advancement and ecological sustainability.

To gather further insights within this expansive field, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

• Innovations in bio-based and recyclable materials for solar energy harvesting
• Development and application of green materials in energy storage, including batteries and supercapacitors
• Sustainable solutions in building and construction using green materials such as bioplastics and eco-friendly insulation
• Green materials for environmental remediation, focusing on water purification and air pollution control
• Future challenges and directions in scaling sustainable green materials for broader global application

Appendix: Potential article types include Original Research, Review, Mini Review, Perspective, and Commentary.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

  • Brief Research Report
  • Editorial
  • FAIR² Data
  • General Commentary
  • Mini Review
  • Opinion
  • Original Research
  • Perspective
  • Review

Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.

Keywords: Energy materials, Bio-inspired materials, Green Technologies, Thermoelectricity, Renewable energy sources, Waste management, Environmental issues, Sustainability goals

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.

Topic editors

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