Topical Collection on "Advancing Clean Energy: Innovative Materials and Sustainable Practices"

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2024

Collection Editors

Prof. Dr. Vijayakumar Varadarajan

Ajeenkya D Y Patil University, Pune, India
La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
E-Mail: Vijayakumar.varadarajan@adypu.edu.in
Interests: grid omputing; security; networking; cloud computing; big data

 

Prof. Dr. M. Affan Badar

Applied Engineering and Technology Management Department , Indiana State University, USA
E-Mail: M.Affan.Badar@indstate.edu
Interests: Quality; reliability; lean; engineering economy; design

 

Topical Collection Information

Dear Colleagues,

This topical collection will focus on recent advancements in materials science that enhance the efficiency, durability, and environmental footprint of clean energy systems. It seeks to cover a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Develop and characterize innovative materials for solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy applications.
  • Lifecycle analysis and sustainability assessments of new materials used in clean energy systems.
  • Case studies on the integration of sustainable practices in energy production, distribution, and consumption.
  • Technological breakthroughs in energy storage solutions like batteries and supercapacitors.
  • Policy and economic analyses that support the adoption of innovative materials and practices in clean
  • energy sectors.

Collection Editors
Prof. Dr. Vijayakumar Varadarajan
Prof. Dr. M. Affan Badar

Keywords:

  • Clean and renewable energy
  • Innovative materials
  • Green materials
  • Life cycle assessments
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Economic analyses
  • Environmental policies